The ongoing bloody battle between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the border area of Nagorno-Karabakh is quickly being seen as a potential proxy war between Ankara and Moscow, which stand on opposite sides … [Read more...] about Syrian rebels reportedly sent to fight in Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
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Greece’s Lesbos island migrant center set ablaze, thousands of Syrian refugees arrive after Turkey opens borders
A fire broke out at a refugee center on the Greek island of Lesbos Saturday night amid tensions with Turkey over the flow of tens of thousands of mostly Syrian migrants who’ve tried to cross into … [Read more...] about Greece’s Lesbos island migrant center set ablaze, thousands of Syrian refugees arrive after Turkey opens borders
EU pours millions into Greece to act as border ‘shield’ against escalating migrant crisis
The European Union, in an effort to curb a brewing crisis at its borders, is pouring hundreds of millions of euros into Greece in the hope it will act as a “shield” against fresh migrant flows that … [Read more...] about EU pours millions into Greece to act as border ‘shield’ against escalating migrant crisis
Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan reach northwestern Syria cease-fire agreement
Russia and Turkey’s leaders announced Thursday they have reached a cease-fire agreement to begin at midnight in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib.The deal set up by Russian President Vladimir … [Read more...] about Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan reach northwestern Syria cease-fire agreement
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.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks came … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Erdogan warns Europe to expect ‘millions’ of migrants after easing border restrictions
Turkey downs 2 Syrian warplanes as tensions soar, officials say
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
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
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
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
