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Russia-backed Syria constitution talks begin in Geneva

Russia underscored its role in the political future of Syria as the Moscow-backed Syrian constitutional committee met for the first…

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World

Republic Day marked with pledge to uphold founding spirit

With red and white flags everywhere Turkey marked the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic on Tuesday. The…

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Iran

Turkey, Russia, Iran issue joint statement on Syria

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia and Iran reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity…

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World

Erdogan threatens to send millions of refugees to Europe unless it backs Syria ‘safe zone’

Turkey’s president has vowed to send millions of refugees to Europe if countries do not back his proposals for them to…

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World

Turkey responds to YPG/PKK attacks in northern Syria

Turkish security forces have given the necessary response to harassment and attacks carried out by YPG/PKK terrorists, the country’s Defense…

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World

Retreat or fall under Turkish military, Russia tells YPG

The Turkish army will crush the YPG if it refuses to withdraw from the Syrian-Turkish border, the Russian presidential spokesman…

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Iran

Tabriz, The Least Iranian Place in Iran

The Least Iranian Place in Iran As my Tabriz-bound flight waited on the tarmac in Shiraz, I looked through my…

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Middle east

Trump says Turkish cease-fire in Syria is ‘permanent,’ and he will lift sanctions

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is lifting sanctions on Turkey imposed after it invaded northern Syria. He said Ankara…

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Middle east

Turkey not to hesitate on taking steps if Russian promises not fulfilled: Erdoğan

Turkey will be monitoring the process of YPG/PKK terrorists’ withdrawal from northeastern Syria and will not hesitate to take the…

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Middle east

Turkish military to hit YPG terrorists in Syria safe zone area after pause deadline

The Turkish military will take action against all terrorists it encounters after the 10 p.m. pause deadline on Tuesday, Defense…

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Middle east

Russia, Turkey reach deal to remove Kurdish YPG from Syria border

Hours after the deal was announced, the Turkish defense ministry said that the United States had told Turkey the withdrawal…

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Culture and Art

Turkish: A fascinating structure and huge influence

Literary translator John Angliss explains why the unusual structure of Turkish, and Turkey’s considerable regional influence, makes the language such a delight…

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Middle east

Turkey to take necessary steps in Syria after meeting with Putin: Erdoğan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Oct.21 said that Turkey will take necessary steps in northern Syrian after his scheduled…

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Economy

Number of tourists in Istanbul to exceed its population for first time

For the first time in history, tourists in Turkey’s megacity Istanbul are expected to exceed the city’s own residents in…

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Iran

Turkey’s Syria operation lands Iranian footballers in hot water

Two Iranian footballers have landed in hot water after sharing content on social media related to Turkey’s military operation in…

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World

US, Turkish military chiefs discuss Syria, cooperation

The U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and chief of the Turkish General Staff discussed Syria and cooperation…

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World

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,”…

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World

Erdoğan has managed the unthinkable: uniting all the other Middle East rivals

By invading northern Syria last week, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan achieved what many thought impossible – uniting all the regional countries…

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Middle east

Russia blocks US statement at UN on Turkish operation

Russia on Oct. 11 blocked a statement at the UN Security Council that called for a halt to Turkey’s military…

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World

US, Russia refuse to issue joint statement on Turkey’s Syria operation in divided UNSC session

The divided U.N. Security Council on Oct. 10 failed to agree on a statement to condemn Turkey’s operation in Syria,…

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