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US Secretary Of State, Mike Pence Arrives In Ankara To Seek Syria Ceasefire

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

US Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Turkey on Thursday in a bid to secure a ceasefire to halt the Turkish offensive in Syria.

US Bombs Weapons Storage Bunker In Syria After Troops Withdraw

World News | ANI | Thursday October 17, 2019

Two US fighter jets conducted pre-planned airstrikes on Wednesday targeting an American munitions storage bunker in Syria to destroy munitions and other equipment left behind following the withdrawal of its troops from the country, United States defence officials said.

Turkey Refuses To Curb Syria Offensive Despite US Ceasefire Demands

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

Turkey rebuffed international pressure to curb its deadly offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump dispatched his deputy Mike Pence to Ankara to demand a ceasefire.

US Secretary Of State, Mike Pence Head To Turkey Seeking Ceasefire

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

US Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departed for Turkey on Wednesday, seeking to secure a ceasefire in the Turkish invasion of northern Syria.

"We're Confident...": Trump Appears To Confirm US Nukes Are In Turkey

World News | Aaron Blake, The Washington Post | Thursday October 17, 2019

President Donald Trump has often said things he perhaps shouldn't have and repeatedly has disclosed sensitive information as president. On Wednesday, he did it again, appearing to confirm that the United States has nuclear weapons in Turkey.

More US Sanctions On Turkey If No Ceasefire: US Treasury Secretary

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

The United States is prepared to ratchet up economic pressure on Turkey if it does not agree to cease its offensive in northern Syria, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday.

"Don't Be A Fool": Trump Writes To Turkey's President On Syria Offensive

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

"Don't be a fool," Donald Trump warned his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an extraordinary letter sent the day Turkey launched its incursion into northeastern Syria -- warning history risked branding him a "devil."

Erdogan Says Won't Meet US Vice President, Mike Pompeo During Turkey Visit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he would not meet with US Vice President Mike Pence during his visit to Ankara to discuss Turkey's military operation in Syria.

"Cannot Keep Track" Of Donald Trump's Tweets, Says Turkey President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he could no longer "keep track" of the tweets by his US counterpart Donald Trump as tensions mount over Ankara's operation against Kurdish militants in Syria, in comments published Wednesday.

Vladimir Putin Invites Turkey President To Russia Amid Syria Offensive

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Syria in a phone call with Recep Tayyip Erdogan and invited the Turkish leader to visit Russia soon, the Kremlin said.

Turkey May Be "Responsible" For Executions Of Kurds In Syria: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The UN warned Tuesday that reported summary executions of civilians in northeastern Syria carried out by pro-Turkish fighters could amount to a "war crime" and that Ankara could be "deemed responsible".

China Urges Turkey To 'Stop Military Action' In Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

China on Tuesday called on Turkey to stop its military action in northern Syria and "return to the correct way of political resolution", with Ankara's operation against Kurdish militants in its seventh day.

"Will Ensure No ISIS Fighters Leave Northeastern Syria": Turkey President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed not to allow any Islamic State fighters to escape northern Syria, in an editorial published Tuesday, following fears from Western nations over its offensive in the region.

France vs Turkey, Euro Qualifiers: France Made To Wait For Euro 2020 Spot After Draw With Turkey

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

France vs Turkey: Substitute Olivier Giroud put France ahead on 76 minutes but Kaan Ayhan nodded in an equaliser six minutes later.

US Sanctions Turkey, Trump Says Ready To "Swiftly Destroy" Its Economy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The United States slapped sanctions on Turkey Tuesday as it demanded an end to its deadly incursion against Syrian Kurdish fighters, accusing its NATO partner of putting civilians at risk and allowing the release of ISIS extremists.