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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
Trump, Erdogan have friendly talks, but differences persist
They fail to achieve an agreement on Turkey’s decision to accept delivery of a Russian air defense system.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Security increased at prisons holding Islamic State supporters after leader’s death
Fear of chaos already was running high over the fate of those detained, after this month's U.S. withdrawal and the Turkish military invasion of northeastern Syria.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
Trump declares diplomatic win in northeastern Syria as Russian troops move in
But critics say the president has opened the door to a resurgence of ISIS and expanded control of the region by Russia and Iran.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
U.S. may keep some troops in Syria to protect oil fields, Pentagon says
The defense secretary says the move would be intended to prevent the Islamic State from profiting from oil.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Syria cease-fire off to rocky start amid reports of fighting
Some Kurdish fighters, who had no say in the agreement, have vowed not to withdraw, saying the accord is tantamount to a surrender arranged by the U.S.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Republicans block Senate vote on resolution condemning Trump’s decision on Syria
The resolution passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan majority on Wednesday.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
Trump dismisses Kurds as ‘no angels,’ and Democratic leaders walk out of meeting with him
The House votes overwhelmingly to denounce the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria as Russia steps up to fill the void and Turkey presses an offensive there.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
Turkey rebuffs U.S. calls for cease-fire in Syria
The Turkish president calls for Kurdish fighters to drop their weapons and rejects mediation, saying, 'Nobody can stop us.'
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PublishedOctober 15, 2019
Russia is patrolling between Turkish and Syrian forces after U.S. troops withdraw
Moscow, a key ally of the Syrian government, moves quickly to fill a security vacuum after U.S. troops make a hasty exit.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Syrian troops enter towns in northeast as Turkey warns of wider offensive
The return of Assad's forces in the northeast came as part of a surprise agreement with Syrian Kurdish authorities.
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