Kurds

US Urges Turkey to Tone Down War Against Kurds

US and Europe warn Turkey after reports its Kurdish crackdown is killing civilians, as Ankara continues to largely ignore ISIS.

Scores of Kurdish Civilians Killed in Turkish Bombardment

Turkey escalates air campaign against Kurdish rebels, as Kurdish PKK group claims first 'suicide bombing'.

Turkey Launches All-Out War: 260 Kurds Dead in a Week

Turkish fighter jets continue to pound Kurdish fighters as it becomes clear Ankara's main target Kurds not ISIS - which it cooperated with.

Kurdish Rebels Prepare for War with Turkey

In their Iraqi bastions, Kurdish PKK militants bracing for all-out conflict with Turkey as Ankara steps up bombing campaign.

Turkish ISIS Airstrikes 'Just for Show'

Senior Kurdish politician says Turkey's campaign mainly targets Kurdish rebels, Erdogan trying to manufacture crisis to force new elections.

West Selling Out Kurds for Turkish Help against ISIS?

Analysts say Turkey's allies - including NATO - are purposefully turning a blind-eye to Ankara's onslaught against Kurdish rebels.

Erdogan Declares War on the Kurds

'Peace process not possible given attacks,' says Erdogan, as his jets launch first strike on Kurdish forces inside Turkey since 2011.

Kurds Cut Key ISIS Supply Route in Northern Syria

Kurdish fighters score latest victory in Syria, taking strategic town from jihadists after weeks of intense battles.

Turkey Shells Kurdish Anti-ISIS Fighters in Syria

On the road to all-out war? Turkey strikes village held by Kurds, who have proven most effective in fighting ISIS.

US Backs Turkish Strikes against Kurds

White House says 'Turkey has a right' to conduct airstrikes against PKK, as fragile ceasefire in tatters.

Kurdish Uprising? Turkish Soldiers Killed as PKK Truce Teeters

Ceasefire between Turkey, Kurdish PKK 'appears to be over,' as Turkey launches airstrikes on Kurds, who respond with attacks.

Kurdish Militants Call Off Truce with Turkey

Two-year-old truce between Turkey and Kurdish PKK seems to be over after attacks and mass arrests.

Turkey Jets Bomb ISIS, Kurdish Targets for a Second Time

For the second time in less than 24 hours, Turkish F-16 air force jets bomb targets controlled by ISIS jihadists in Syria.

Turkey Bombs ISIS for the First Time, Cracks Down on Kurds

As it faces fronts against both ISIS and Kurds, Turkey raids Istanbul and launches first airstrikes in Syria.

Turkey on the Brink?

Turkey facing external-internal war: lethal cross-border skirmishes with ISIS, Kurdish attacks on police for Turkish support of jihadists.

Watch: Australians Nearly Shot by ISIS on Reality TV Show

When TV gets too real: participants in Australian show join Kurds and are brought straight to frontlines, where ISIS almost kills them.

Kurdish Assassins Kill Islamists in Revenge for ISIS Bombing

Kurdish militant group continues revenge attacks for ISIS suicide bombing on Monday; two Islamists assassinated by PKK.

Turkey Lifts Twitter Block Over Court-Ordered Censorship

Ankara temporarily blocks social media site after gruesome photos circulate of suicide bombing.

Video Shows Harrowing Moment ISIS Bomber Struck in Turkey

Turkish gov't under fire after announcing ban on publishing images of ISIS suicide bomb; 2 police found dead in possible second attack.

US Denies Coordinating Anti-ISIS Airstrikes with Assad Regime

US military spokesman denies claims the Pentagon is communicating with Assad regime via Kurdish intermediaries.

Bombings Target Kurds Both Sides of Turkish-Syrian Border

ISIS suspected in blast in Turkish town across from Kobane killing 28; under 2 hours later bomb hits Kobane.

US and Assad Covertly Cooperating Via Kurds

Regime forces and Kurdish YPG combine forces for the first time in fight against ISIS in Hasakeh province.

Turkey Starts Fighting ISIS - In Order to Fight Kurds

Experts say Turkey is now taking action to fight ISIS after massive Western pressure, but is doing so to checkmate Kurds over its border.

US Envoy Admits Iran Deal May 'Unnerve' Forces Fighting ISIS

Envoy for war on ISIS, Gen. (Ret.) Allen, says some of Washington's allies in the war with ISIS would be unnerved by Tuesday's nuclear deal.

Canadian-Israeli who Fought Alongside Kurds Returns to Israel

Gill Rosenberg, Canadian-Israeli woman who went to Syria to fight alongside Kurdish forces, back in Israel.

ISIS Attacks Kurdish-Held Town Near its De Facto Syrian Capital

Islamic State fighters attack Ain Issa, located near their de facto Syrian capital in Raqa.

Turkish Army Chiefs Meet to Discuss Syria Invasion: Report

Despite consistently denying any such plans, Turkish commanders along border with Syria reportedly meet to discuss intervention.

Why is Obama Blocking Weapons to Kurds Fighting ISIS?

Arab states reportedly furious at lack of strategy by US administration, considering going solo in fight against ISIS.

Turkish Government Plays Down Talk of Syria Invasion

Gov't spokesperson denies Turkey's 'security measures' and high-profile military meetings as presaging invasion of Syria.

Erdogan Planning Turkish Invasion of Syria?

Turkish President chairs top security meeting amid speculations that he's planning a military intervention in Syria.

Kurds End ISIS Murder Spree in Kobane

After ISIS massacres over 200 civilians Kurdish forces drive them out of key border town, with final showdown in boys' high school.

Erdogan Vows Turkey Will 'Never Allow' Kurdish State in Syria

Turkish president rails against advances by Kurds against ISIS, as rumors of possible military intervention in Syria swirls.

Kurds Advance on ISIS's 'Capital'

Day after seizing strategic military base, YPG captures key town and continues pushing back ISIS while approaching their 'capital.'

Syrian Kurds Chase ISIS from Key Base

Syrian Kurdish fighters chased ISIS from a key base north of their de-facto capital.

Not to Act Against Evil is to Act

Who is Blocking Syrian Refugees from Going Home?

Turks and Kurds exchange accusations of blocking border crossing to town freed from ISIS, as refugees want to return for Ramadan.

ISIS Dealt 'Biggest Setback' Since its Founding

Kurds capture key border town cutting off major supply route from Turkey to the brutal jihadists, as the tide of battle shifts against ISIS.

Turkey Accuses Kurds of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Syria

Deputy PM Bulent Arinc turns tables on fight against ISIS, claims it's Kurds who are 'ethnic cleansing' to create autonomous state.

Canadian Man Joins Kurds to Fight ISIS

56 year-old joins after being outraged by beheading videos.

Watch: Kurds Bombard ISIS as they Advance on Strategic Town

Battles rage for control of Tal Abayd, a lifeblood for ISIS and a gateway for Kurds to unite autonomous regions in northern Syria.

Kurds Move in on ISIS Stronghold; Erdogan Worried

Kurdish militia sweep aside Islamic State jihadists, come within 50 meters of strategic town of Tal Abayd; Turkish voices concern.

Kurds Near ISIS-Held Border Town

As Kurds advance on Islamic State controlled Tal Abyad, thousands of fearful citizens look for asylum in Turkey.

'Kurdish Shakira' Wages Music Video War Against ISIS

Kurdish pop-star fights back in her own way with English-language music video shot near front lines replete with tanks.

Kurdish Fighters Celebrate American 'Martyr'

Keith Broomfield, first US citizen to die fighting for Kurds against ISIS, given hero's send-off by his Kurdish brothers-in-arms.

Kurds 'Storm' ISIS-held Town on Turkish Border

YPG and Arab rebels take control of part of Suluk, as fierce border clashes continue.

US Citizen Killed Fighting ISIS

Keith Broomfield died fighting alongside Kurdish YPG forces; mother says she's waiting for his body to come home for burial.

Shaked Vows Offensive Against BDS, Calls for Alliance with Kurds

Justice Minister outlines legal steps being planned to fight 'mistaken' boycott movement, urges Israeli-Kurdish regional alliance.

Suicide Bomb Kills 2 in Turkey in Possible Political Attack

Bomb rocks rally for the Kurdish People's Democratic Party day before Turkish elections; Erdogan's AKP party implicated.

Dutch Biker Survives ISIS War, Dies in Bike Crash

No Surrender bike club member made famous helping Kurds fight ISIS dies on his bike - in collision with streetcar.

Kurds Push Back ISIS in Northern Syria Border Provinces

Kurdish YPG militia seizes eight villages back from Islamic State, as coalition airstrikes continue.

Hollywood Actor Michael Enright Joins Kurds Fighting ISIS

British-born actor vows to wipe ISIS 'off the face of the earth'; says he joined Kurds 'because they fight' unlike Shiites 'who surrender.'

Civilians Executed on Both Sides as ISIS Strikes Kurdish City

ISIS assault on Kurdish-controlled Hasakeh comes after Kurds executed 20 civilians, including children, and ISIS killed 30.

Syria: 16 Kurdish Fighters Killed in ISIS Attack

Islamic State car bomb targets Kurdish security forces base in Hasakeh; attackers eliminated.

Report: French Woman Recruit Escapes ISIS in Syria

Unnamed jihadi bride reportedly fled Islamic State-held territory with help from anti-ISIS insurgents and Kurdish militia.

Israel's Independence is a Powerful Statement for Mideast Minorities

Watch: Kurdish Fighters Blow ISIS Suicide-Bomber Sky-High

Spectacular video shows Peshmerga scoring a direct hit on a jihadi truck-bomb - sending it hurtling through the air... for a while.

Report: Australian Politician Detained for Fighting ISIS

Matthew Gardiner, who joined Kurdish forces in Iraq in January, apparently arrested in Darwin, Australia.

Expert: Syria is Splitting Apart, And Obama Shouldn't Stop It

Pinhas Inbari says that Syria is breaking apart, despite the desire to end the war with a strong government in Damascus.

Kurdish President Vows Revenge on ISIS

Massud Barzani, president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, vows to avenge three peshmerga fighters beheaded by ISIS.

ISIS Massacres Kurds on their New Year

Brutally timed attack claims lives of 45 Kurds - including 5 children - on New Year holiday of Nowruz celebrating freedom.