KASTANIES, Greece (AP) — 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 … [Read more...] about Turkey downs 2 Syrian warplanes as tensions soar, officials say
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Thousands of migrants mass at Greek border, more flee Syria
KASTANIES, Greece – 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 … [Read more...] about Thousands of migrants mass at Greek border, more flee Syria
Daniel Davis: All US troops should leave Syria – we shouldn’t get sucked into war
After an airstrike ordered by the Syrian government killed at least 33 Turkish troops in Syria’s Idlib province Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is renewing calls for U.S. and NATO … [Read more...] about Daniel Davis: All US troops should leave Syria – we shouldn’t get sucked into war
Mom of missing American Austin Tice claims ‘insubordinate’ US officials holding up release talks
The mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist believed imprisoned by militants in Syria since 2012, told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Friday that the Trump administration should do whatever it takes … [Read more...] about Mom of missing American Austin Tice claims ‘insubordinate’ US officials holding up release talks
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 … [Read more...] about Turkey to allow Syrian refugees free access to Europe after troop attack
David Adesnik: In Syria, Trump should act to save thousands of lives
There is a humanitarian emergency in northwest Syria in the province of Idlib. The population there was already suffering from the long and brutal civil war that began in 2011, but a new offensive by … [Read more...] about David Adesnik: In Syria, Trump should act to save thousands of lives
Israel hit with Palestinian rocket barrage after Gaza border confrontation with militants
Palestinian militants fired approximately 30 rockets into Israel on Sunday evening, Israeli military officials said, near the end of a tense weekend that also saw Palestinian militants apparently … [Read more...] about Israel hit with Palestinian rocket barrage after Gaza border confrontation with militants
Israel strikes Iran-backed fighters in Syria, killing more than 20, monitoring group says
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting Syrian army positions near the capital and Iran-backed fighters Thursday, killing 23, according to a monitoring group.The airstrikes began after … [Read more...] about Israel strikes Iran-backed fighters in Syria, killing more than 20, monitoring group says
ISIS not weakened by Baghdadi’s death, took advantage of Turkey’s Syria invasion, Defense Intelligence Agency says
Inside the endless fight to keep ISIS down in 2019There have been many crucial victories against the so-called ISIS 'caliphate'in 2019, including defeat in its final swath of Syrian territory in March … [Read more...] about ISIS not weakened by Baghdadi’s death, took advantage of Turkey’s Syria invasion, Defense Intelligence Agency says
Syrian forces, with Russia’s help, capture strategic town from rebels
Syrian government forces backed by Russia have finally captured one of the largest and most strategic rebel-held towns following weeks of intense bombardment, military officials and activists … [Read more...] about Syrian forces, with Russia’s help, capture strategic town from rebels