Turkey March 5, 2020 Brawl breaks out in Turkey’s parliament over Syria involvement, Erdogan meets with Putin A shoving match erupted inside Turkey’s parliament Wednesday over the country’s continued involvement in northwest Syria.
Turkey March 4, 2020 Clashes breaking out at Greece-Turkey border as migrants continue push attempt into Europe Clashes broke out along the Greece-Turkey land border Wednesday morning as Greek authorities fired tear gas and stun grenades in an attempt to push back the hundreds of migrants trying to illegally cross.
Turkey March 3, 2020 Greek border with Turkey remains closed as thousands of migrants attempt illegal crossings Greek authorities thwarted an overnight attempt of about 1,000 people trying to cross the Ervos River into the country from Turkey as thousands more search for ways to cross Greece’s land border.
Syria March 2, 2020 Turkey's Erdogan warns Europe to expect 'millions' of migrants after easing border restrictions Turkey’s president warned Monday that Europe could expect “millions” of migrants and refugees after easing his country’s border-crossing restrictions.
Syria March 1, 2020 Turkey downs 2 Syrian warplanes as tensions soar, officials say Syria’s official news agency said two of its warplanes were shot down by Turkish forces inside northwest Syria, amid a military escalation there that's led to growing direct clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces.
Europe March 1, 2020 Thousands of migrants mass at Greek border, more flee Syria The United Nations said Sunday that at least 13,000 people were massed on Turkey’s land border with Greece, after Turkey officially declared its western borders were open to migrants and refugees hoping to head into the European Union.
OPINION February 29, 2020 Daniel Davis: All US troops should leave Syria – we shouldn’t get sucked into war Washington should immediately withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria before any mishaps occur or any Americans are killed. There is nothing to gain from US involvement in the Syrian civil war.
Turkey February 28, 2020 Turkey to allow Syrian refugees free access to Europe after troop attack Turkey said Friday that it ordered troops stationed along the Syrian border to stand down and allow refugees to cross into the European Union after a Syrian government airstrike killed 33 Turkish troops in what was seen as a major escalation in the conflict, a report said.
Syria February 19, 2020 Turkey threatens 'imminent' operation in Idlib after Russian-backed Syrian military pushes toward border Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday threatened to launch a Turkish military operation in Syria by the end of this month if Russian-backed Syrian government forces fail to withdraw troops behind a ceasefire line agreed upon in the 2018 Sochi accord between Ankara and Moscow.
Syria February 11, 2020 Syrian rebels shoot down government helicopter, while counter-airstrike kills civilians, including children: reports Syrian rebel opposition forces, which are backed by Turkey, shot down a Syrian government helicopter Tuesday, killing the two crew members aboard, according to reports.
Avalanche February 6, 2020 Turkey avalanche disaster death toll grows to 40, search efforts resume for missing Rescue workers in Turkey scanned an avalanche field on Thursday for a final missing person after two avalanches killed dozens in the eastern part of the country.