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Russia Defense Ministry Rejects Turkey Airspace Violation Claims

Sun Jan 31, 2016 08:59:23

The Russian Defense Ministry has denied any manner of Turkish airspace violation by its jets.

Al-Nusra, Ahrar Al-Sham Fail to Unite against Syria Government: Reuters

Sat Jan 30, 2016 16:27:30

Major Takfiri groups fighting in Syria are fractured more than anytime as they are struggling to close ranks in the face of army advances on various fronts, a report says.

Syria – Conflict – Russia – Diplomacy Syrian Defense Minister in Moscow Ahead of Geneva Talks: Agencies

Thu Jan 28, 2016 22:18:26

Syrian defense minister Fahed Jassem al-Freij on Thursday met his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Moscow ahead of Syria peace talks due to start Friday in Geneva.

Turkish Suspected Killer of Russian Su-24 Pilot Seen in Istanbul

Thu Jan 28, 2016 20:31:03

Alparslan Celik, a suspected Turkish killer of the pilot of the downed Russian Su-24 aircraft has been seen at a funeral in Istanbul, local media reported Thursday.

Europe – Migrants Sweden Expects to Expel up to 80,000 Asylum-Seekers

Thu Jan 28, 2016 16:41:04

Sweden said it expects to expel up to 80,000 migrants whose asylum requests will likely be rejected, as another 18 people including children drowned off Greece Thursday in a desperate bid to reach Europe.

Turkey – Kurds – Conflict – Diyarbakir Four Turkey Soldiers Killed in Clashes with PKK in Diyarbakir

Wed Jan 27, 2016 21:18:42

Four Turkish soldiers were killed Wednesday in clashes with Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) militants in Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey, as a controversial curfew order was expanded to new areas in the Kurdish-dominated city.

Turkey – Media – Rights – Politics Prosecutors Seek Life Terms for Two Anti-Erdogan Journalists

Wed Jan 27, 2016 20:21:18

Turkish prosecutors on Wednesday sought multiple life sentences for two top opposition journalists on charges of revealing state secrets in a report that alleged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government tried to send arms into Syria.

Moscow Warns Citizens against ISIS Plan to Kidnap Russians in Turkey

Wed Jan 27, 2016 19:01:16

Russia has warned its citizens that the terrorist group of ISIS is planning to kidnap Russian nationals in Turkey and take them hostage.

Ankara Rejects Kurdish PYD Presence in Syria Peace Talks

Tue Jan 26, 2016 17:48:41

Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has voiced Ankara’s strong opposition to the participation of the Syrian Kurdish group Democratic Union Party (PYD) in the upcoming UN-backed talks to end the crisis in Syria.

Moscow Accuses Ankara of Military Buildup on Syria Border

Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:55:51

Russia has accused Turkey of military buildup on the Syrian border as it rejected claims of Moscow's plan to establish a new airbase in the Arab country.

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