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Turkey Launches Land Operation in Northern Syria
Turkey launched a land operation in northern Syria late last night. Strikes were made on 181 military targets, according to the Turkish Ministry of Defense.
Jihadist prison has also been defeated, according to a Kurdish-led coalition in northeast Syria.
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Turkey Has Struck a Military Base in Syria
Turkey air strikes against headquarters of Kurdish units in northeastern Syrian, Ria Novosti reported.
Syrian news agency Sana reported that Turkey struck targets belonging to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Haaretz reported.
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7th suspect named in attack on Turkish diplomat in Iraq
Police identified a seventh suspect involved in an armed attack last week that killed a Turkish diplomat in northern Iraq, according to an announcement by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) late on July 27.
4 detained for killing Turkish consulate employee: Iraq officials
A terrorist has been detained for killing a Turkish consulate employee in Iraq in an armed attack last week, the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) said on July 20.
3400-Year-Old Palace Was Discovered in Northern Iraq
German and Kurdish archaeologists have found a 3400-year-old palace in northern Iraq thanks to prolonged drought, DPA reported.
The building of a minimum of 2000 sq. M is made of brick walls up to 2 m high and is located in a reservoir in Iraqi Kurdistan. The palace was part of the ancient and mysterious Mittani Empire, experts from the University of Tübingen, Germany announced.
Dozens dead as ferry sinks in north Iraq: officials
At least 54 people died when an overcrowded ferry carrying families sank on March 21 in a swollen river in northern Iraq during Kurdish New Year celebrations, officials said.
Serbia Must ‘Pay Price’ for Kurd’s Extradition’
Ahead of a ruling by the UN torture committee, the brother of the Kurdish activist deported to Turkey in 2017 says Belgrade should be punished for what he calls its 'illegal' act.
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Trump Warns Turkey of Economic Devastation if it Hits Kurds
President Donald Trump warned Turkey on Sunday of economic devastation if it attacks Kurdish forces in the wake of the US troop pullout from Syria, while also urging the Kurds not to "provoke" Ankara, reports AFP.
US equating Kurds with PYD/YPG 'fatal mistake', Turkey warns Trump
Turkey on Jan. 14 warned U.S. President Donald Trump against conflating Syrian Kurds with the illegal PKK organization.
Pompeo 'optimistic' Syria Kurds, Turkey can be protected
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Jan. 12 he was optimistic that a "good outcome" can be achieved that protects both Turkey and the Syrian Kurds, after speaking to the Turkish foreign minister.