Syrian Kurds Arrest German Terrorist Tied to 9/11 Plot
In 1996, Zammar visited Afghanistan for a second time, to formally join al-Qaeda, on the personal invitation of Osama bin Laden.
Erdogan Refusing to Meet Bolton in Ankara over ‘Dishonorable, Ugly, Vulgar and Defaming’ Comments
"It is impossible to accept the message given by Mr. Bolton in Israel," Erdogan told members of his ruling party.
Netanyahu Calls for Independent Kurdish State
On Sunday evening, PM Netanyahu called for an independent Kurdish state, at a policy speech in Tel Aviv.
Lindsey Graham Blocks Armenian Genocide Resolution on Behalf of Erdogan
Graham, who didn't look happy as Trump's errands boy, said, "I do hope that Turkey and Armenia can come together and deal with this problem."
Turkish Forces Infiltrate Syria to Rescue Troops, Artifacts from Ottoman Tomb
Turkish military forces launched a cross-border raid into northern Syria overnight Saturday to evacuate personnel and rescue artifacts from an historic Ottoman tomb.
Obama Authorizes Targeted Air Strikes Against ISIL
US President Barack Obama has authorized targeted air strikes against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.
Turkey Started Bombing Syrian Kurds, Turkish Troops Deployed Across Border
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Monday denounced Trump's decision to pull US troops out of northeastern Syria, calling it a "stain on America's honor."
Senators Across the Aisle Draft Anti-Turkey Sanctions
Graham believes there would be more than enough votes to override a presidential veto: "Who the hell supports Erdogan over the Kurds?"
Farsi Satellite TV Station CEO Assassinated in Istanbul
The Dubai partner of GEM TV head Saeed Karimian was also killed in the same attack.
Israelis Protest in Solidarity with Kurds of Northern Syria
The demonstrators held picket signs that referred to the Holocaust, with some of the signs reading, “Never Again.”
Lapid Urges Israel to Recognize Kurdistan, Stop Groveling Before the Turks
Lapid also said Israel must let go of what he called a “misguided dream” it will build a gas pipeline to Turkey.
Shaked ‘Hopes Kurds Win Battle Against Turks’
“They are allies and I hope that they will win in their battle against the Turks."
Iran Banks on End to Sanctions, Will Raise Oil Production to 1M bpd
Iran is already banking on the lifting of sanctions; vow to raise oil production to 1 million bpd.
France Says Call Terror Group ‘Da’esh’ – Not ‘Islamic State’
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius urges people to stop referring to terrorists calling themselves ‘Islamic State’ by their self-chosen name.
Death Toll Rises in Istanbul Bombings
Dozens of Turkish police officers died in twin suicide bombing attacks in Istanbul this weekend.
Another US-Russian Ceasefire Deal for Syria, Again
Russia and the United States have agreed to work together to impose a cease-fire in Syria, again. Almost no one believes it will last: even their own allies.
NATO Calls Emergency Meeting at Turkey’s Request Over ISIS, PKK
A full emergency meeting of NATO has been called for Tuesday in Brussels by Turkey over threats it faces from ISIS and the PKK.
Turkey Launches Military Offensive Against Kurds in Syria
The Kurdish civilian administration in northeastern Syria issued a “general mobilization” call on Wednesday, in preparation for a full-blown Turkish invasion.
Senators Boxer, Ernst, Move to Arm Kurds Against ISIS
The legislation would provide assistance for a three-year period, eliminating delays in bolstering the regional forces fighting against ISIS.
US Troops Pullout Plan Not Ready, Turks Eager to Massacre Kurds – Ready or...
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that the thousands of Turkish troops amassed along the Syrian border would attack whether the US is out or not.
US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley to Visit Israel
This past week Haley visited Jordan and Turkey, where she focused on the needs of displaced Syrian refugees.
Kurds Vote ‘Yes’ on Independence from Iraq, Turkey Threatens Israel
“If Israel does not reconsider its support for Kurdish independence, Turkey will not be able to take many steps we would have with Israel, too."
Update: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Injured, People Sleeping in the Streets After Iran-Iraq Earthquake
Israel's last major earthquake struck in 1927, killing 130 in Jerusalem, but there are many minor quakes each year.
Iran Claims Kurdistan Referendum Was US-Israeli Conspiracy
Ali Akbar Velayati, a top advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, on Tuesday told Tehran Times that the US and the "Zionist regime...
Kerry on Syria: May Be Too Late to Keep Whole, May Get Much Uglier
U.S. Senators asked Secy Kerry what could happen if the Syrian cease-fire doesn't hold.
It Takes a Woman to Help the US Fight ISIS (Video)
One woman fighter is enough to scare away 72 virgins.
Turkey Shells Kurds in Syrian Border Village After Recapture
Turkey is attacking Kurdish groups in Syria who are not considered terrorists by the US or EU.
ISIS used Mustard Gas on Kurds, Likely Obtained from Syria
ISIS used mustard gas against Kurdish fighters. The chemical warfare agent was probably picked up in Syria.
Turkey Accuses Kurdish PKK Terror Group of Teaming With ISIS
Turkey paradoxically accuses the outlawed Kurdish PKK terror group of collaborating with ISIS.
Trump Warns Turkey ‘Not to Hit Kurds’ in Syria, Threatens ‘Economic Devastation’
Erdogan has been threatening and planning for months to send the Turkish army into northern Syria on a mission to annihilate the Kurdish defense forces there.