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Assad warns Kurds: The US won't protect you
Syrian President warns country’s Kurds that the US would not protect them against any Turkish offensive.

Report: Turkey sends troops to northern Syria
'Tanks and other heavy weapons' reportedly seen moving from Turkey into Kurdish area of Syria, following announcement of US pullout.

Erdogan: Turkey to launch operation in Syria in coming days
Turkish president announces Turkey will attack Kurdish militants who are battling ISIS in Syria.

Syrian Kurds and army to repel Turkish offensive
Syrian Kurdish forces and Damascus government reached an agreement to work together to repel Turkish attack on Afrin region.

Trump warns Erdogan to limit assault on Kurds
Trump calls on Turkish counterpart to "de-escalate" his country's attack on the northern Syrian region of Afrin.

No Kurdish state, vows Erdogan
Turkish President pledges to thwart any possibility of a Kurdish state being established in northern Syria.

Trump approves weapons supplies to Kurds battling ISIS
Move likely to infuriate Turkey, which sees YPG as terrorists.

Erdogan: The United States backs ISIS
Turkish President accuses the West of backing "terror groups" operating in Syria, including ISIS jihadists.

'The battle for the liberation of Raqa has begun'
Kurdish fighters have announced the opening of Operation "Wrath of Euphrates" to capture Raqa, ISIS' stronghold in Syria.

Rights group blames Turkey for civilian deaths
Human Rights Watch says Turkey was negligent in identifying target in Syria airstrikes, resulting in civilian deaths. Turkey denies charge.

Erdogan: Kurds didn't move east of Euphrates
Turkish President dismisses claims that the Kurdish People's Protection Units retreated east of the Euphrates River.

Erdogan vows to defeat terrorism
Turkish President vows the country "will absolutely not allow any terror activity on or near our borders".

Turkey threatens to 'intervene' in Syrian war
Turkey demands that US-backed Kurdish forces withdraw beyond the Euphrates river as mire of Syrian war produces more conflicts.

Truce in Hasakeh? Kurds deny a deal was reached
Syria's military says a truce deal was reached with the Kurds in the city of Hasakeh, while Kurdish source says talks are still ongoing.

U.S. scrambles jets to protect advisers in Syria
Fighters sent to protect U.S. advisers working with Kurdish forces after Syrian regime jets bombed the area.

Erdogan slams US support of Kurds in Syria
Turkish president fumes over photos showing US special forces wearing badges of Kurdish YPG militia; Turkish FM slams 'atheist' Kurds.

Kurdish forces move to capture ISIS capital Raqqa
Kurdish fighters, Arab allies launch surprise 3-pronged offensive in northern Syria, hoping to liberate the capital of the 'Islamic State.'

Kurds raise an army to defend new federal region
Meet the APF force being trained as the nucleus of a new army, defending region Kurds claimed despite opposition from all sides.

Kurds: One people across four countries
Kurds declare a federal region in Syria raising an uproar - but who are they? Meet a scattered people with tense relations in host states.

Turkey says bomber trained with Syrian Kurds
No group has claimed credit for Ankara blast that killed 35, but Turkey says female suicide bomber was linked to YPG in Syria.

Could bombing be Turkey's pretext to invade Syria?
As Turkey rushes to blame Syrian Kurds for Ankara bombing, is this precisely the pretext Erdogan was waiting for to send in the troops?

Turkey hits Syrian Kurds again despite US warning
Turkish artillery pounds Kurdish military position on Syrian side of border for second day, threatening escalation.

Kurds seize key military base in northern Syria
Rebels left reeling after losing their only military airport in Aleppo province, while Kurds keep on advancing.

Kurds turn to 'great power' Russia as Turkey fumes
'Russia not just an actor, it writes the script'; Kurds turn to increasingly assertive Russia - which is happy to oblige in swipe at Turkey.

Erdogan accuses US of making a 'pool of blood'
Obama-Erdogan alliance plunges into tensions, as Turkish president slams US for not recognizing Kurdish groups as 'terrorists.'

Dutch man charged for killing ISIS jihadists
Former Dutch soldier fought alongside Kurdish YPG forces, could face murder charges for killing terrorists in battle.

Amnesty Accuses Syrian Kurds of 'War Crimes'
Amnesty says Kurdish forces displaced Syrians and demolished their homes while operating in the northern part of the country.

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 and Assad Covertly Cooperating Via Kurds
Regime forces and Kurdish YPG combine forces for the first time in fight against ISIS in Hasakeh province.

Syrian Kurds Say ISIS Used Chemicals Against Them
Kurds, monitoring group say ISIS fighters fired missiles containing toxic gas at Kurdish forces in Syria last month.

Turkey Starts Fighting ISIS - to Help 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 Weaken War on 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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Watch: Kurds Advance on Strategic ISIS-Held 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.
