Nov 13 WATCH: Trump and Turkey President Erdogan hold joint news conference amid impeachment hearings By Associated Press President Donald Trump says Turkey’s purchase of Russian air defense system creates “serious challenges,” but he says he hopes they can be resolved. Continue reading
Nov 10 Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump will confront Turkey's leader about his decision to buy a Russian air defense system when they meet this week at the White House amid strained relations between the two NATO allies. Continue reading
Nov 06 Turkey's Erdogan to meet Trump in Washington next week By Associated Press Erdogan's planned trip to Washington had been put into doubt following votes in the U.S. House of Representatives aiming to sanction Turkey and to recognize the mass killings of Armenians a century ago as genocide. Continue reading
Nov 06 Turkey captures slain IS leader al-Baghdadi's wife By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the announcement while delivering a speech in the capital of Ankara but gave no other details. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 9:00 Pastor Andrew Brunson on how his faith survived 2 years in a Turkish prison By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin Andrew Brunson, an American pastor imprisoned in Turkey for two years, inspired global prayers for his safe release. Now, he’s written a book, “God’s Hostage,” about the ordeal, which hardened American relations with NATO ally Turkey. Nick Schifrin talks to… Continue watching
Oct 23 Russian forces deploy at Syrian border under new accord By Suzan Fraser, Lefteris Pitarakis, Associated Press The Kremlin told Kurdish fighters to pull back from the entire frontier or else face being "steamrolled" by Turkish forces. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 11:39 Turning to Putin, Erdogan ignores U.S. agreement for northeastern Syria As a cease-fire in northern Syria expired Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders announced a joint plan to evict Kurdish YPG fighters from northeast Syria -- displeasing Syrian President Bashar… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 2:47 This Syrian city embodies the consequences of Trump's decision By Nick Schifrin In 2012, the Syrian city of Manbij joined nation-wide protests. In 2014, those Syrian rebels lost the city to the Islamic State group. In 2016, the U.S. fought back with the help of Kurdish forces, liberating the city. In 2018,… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 13:03 What Turkey's assault on northern Syria means for civilians, regional stability Turkey continued its military assault into northern Syria on Thursday. Aid agencies warn that nearly half a million people near the border are at risk from the violence, which is drawing criticism from many U.S. officials. Amna Nawaz reports and… Continue watching
Oct 10 Trump says he doubts Americans want U.S. involved in Syria By Associated Press The president has been roundly criticized by Democrats and Republicans for moving U.S. troops back from northern Syria. Continue reading