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Turkish howitzers hit terror targets in Ras al-Ain in eighth day of Syria op
Turkish army hits terror targets with howitzers in the rural area of Ras al-Ain district in northern Syria, as part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in the region.
Pence and Pompeo Will Visit Ankara Today
US Vice President Mike Pence and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have left for Ankara, where extraordinary talks will be held with Turkish President Recep Erdogan.
The two US diplomats will try to persuade the Turkish head of state to suspend the military operation "Operation Peace", which has been underway in northern Syria for more than a week.
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Erdogan: There Are Alternatives to the F-35 and "Offers Are Coming in"
Turkey's alternatives to US F-35 fighter jets are available and "offers are coming in", President Recep Erdogan said, quoted by BGNES.
Ankara and Washington clashed over Turkey's acquisition of Russia's C-400 missile systems, which the US says are not compatible with NATO defense and pose a threat to Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 stealth jets.
Top US officials visit Ankara seeking a ceasefire in northern Syria
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien in Ankara on Oct. 16, as Washington sought to convince Ankara to agree to a ceasefire with the YPG in Syria.
Ankara: Turkey Will Continue its Offensive in Syria with or without World's Support
Turkey pledges to continue its offensive in Syria and condemn the "dirty deal" between President Bashar al-Assad's regime and Kurdish forces following the withdrawal of US forces from Northern Syria, Prof. Fahrettin Altun, Director of Communications at the Turkish presidency, said.
PKK/YPG terror attack from Syria kills 2 civilians
Two civilians were killed and 12 others injured in mortar and rocket attacks by YPG/PKK terrorists from Syria at Turkey's border provinces, officials said on Oct. 15.
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Erdogan says alternatives to F-35 jets ready, receiving offers
Turkey's alternatives for the US F-35 stealth fighter jets are ready and "offers are coming in," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying by broadcaster NTV on Tuesday.
Turkey to initially resettle one million refugees to Syria: Erdoğan
Turkey plans to initially resettle one million Syrian refugees in northern Syria as part the aims of "Operation Peace Spring," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Oct. 15.
Operation to continue until terrorists are removed: Official
Turkey's cross-border counterterrorism operation with the Syrian National Army (SNA) in northern Syria will conclude when the public order on the two sides of the border is secured, a senior Turkish official has said.
Turkish soldier killed by YPG in northern Syria
A Turkish soldier was killed on Oct. 15 by the YPG, the Syrian arm of the outlawed PKK, in Manbij region, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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