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Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s NATO bid

Turkey, Finland and Sweden signed an agreement in June of last year to resolve differences over the Nordic states’ membership.

2 years ago

American soldiers patrol near prison that was attacked on Jan. 20 by the Islamic State militants in Hassakeh, Syria, Feb. 8, 2022.

US military resumes joint patrols in north Syria

U.S. officials had said the patrols that resumed Saturday are not to counter Islamic State group militants.

2 years ago

US military halts patrols against Islamic State in Syria

Turkish threats of a ground invasion have stymied the missions with Kurdish forces.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment

The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.

By Bryant Harris, Joe Gould and Burak Ege Bekdil

3 years ago

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks

The YPG, a backbone of the SDF, has led the fight against the militants of the extremist Islamic State group and has been a proven top U.S. ally in Syria.

3 years ago

Turkey seeks US support to maintain troops in Afghanistan

Turkey is reported to have offered to guard the Kabul's international airport as questions remain on how security will be assured along major transport routes and at the airport, which is the main gateway to Kabul.

4 years ago