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Putin Compliments Donald Trump, Calls him an ‘Absolute Leader’

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 17, 2015 01:10 PM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Donald Trump is "talented, without any doubt."

ISIS made $500 Million from Oil Sales, U.S. Official Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 11, 2015 02:15 PM EST

The Islamic State made at least $500 million from black market sales of oil, a U.S. Treasury Official reported on Thursday.

Russia to Send Ground Troops to Fight in Syria

By Dustin Braden - Oct 06, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Russia will deploy ground troops to Syria, further escalating its involvement in the conflict that has seen it launch airstrikes from a Syrian air base.

French Public Wants Boots on the Ground to Fight ISIS

By Dustin Braden - Sep 13, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

A majority of French people say they support efforts to combat the Islamic State by sending French troops to fight them on the ground in Syria and Iraq.

US Launches First Manned Airstrikes on ISIS from Turkey

By Dustin Braden - Aug 12, 2015 07:51 PM EDT

The United States launched its first manned airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria and Iraq from Incirlik Airbase in Turkey while a ceasefire organized by Iran and Turkey took effect between rebels and Syrian government forces and their ally Hezbollah.

Turkey Bombs ISIS and Kurds

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 25, 2015 01:06 PM EDT

The government of Turkey has waded deeper into the complex battlefields of Iraq and Syria, sending its warplanes and ground troops to attack positions of both the Islamic State and the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, a Kurdish militant group labeled terrorists by the Turkish government and its Western allies.

US Has Only Trained 60 'moderate' Rebels to Fight in Syria

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 07, 2015 06:22 PM EDT

The United States has so far only trained 60 fighters to form a "moderate" Syrian opposition that will fight the Islamic State in Syria.

Kate Moss EasyJet Episode: Supermodel's Allegedly "Disruptive Behavior" Defended by Fellow Passengers

By Maria Slither - Jun 09, 2015 10:44 AM EDT

Kate Moss is allegedly misbehaving while on board a plane from Turkey to London.

Man is First Openly Gay Parliament Candidate in Turkish History

By Dustin M Braden - May 26, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

A man running for parliament in Turkey is the country's first openly gay person to try and seek such a public position in a country where homosexuality is largely frowned upon.

As Turkish Economy Stutters, Polling Suggests AKP Rule in Danger

By Dustin M Braden - May 25, 2015 10:35 AM EDT

As the Turkish economy stalls, new polling suggests that the ruling AKP party may not be able to gain a majority in parliament, all but decimating the hopes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to establish a new constitution and presidential system with him at the center.

US to Investigate Allegations Airstrike in Syria Killed 52 Civilians

By Dustin M Braden - May 02, 2015 01:20 PM EDT

The US government has said it will investigate claims that a coalition airstrike in Syria killed 52 civilians.

Kurdish Leader Abdullah Ocalan Calls for End to Insurgency

By Dustin M Braden - Mar 21, 2015 11:51 AM EDT

The leader of a violent, Kurdish nationalist movement has called for the end to their armed struggle.

Turkey Asks Twitter To Block Newspaper's Account, Company Refuses

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 19, 2015 12:21 PM EST

Turkey has asked Twitter to block or remove the account belonging to one of the country's newspapers - BirGün Halkin Gazetesi. The company has refused saying that it intends to fight the court order from Turkish government.

Japan Promises $2.5 Billion for Middle East Nations Coping with Effects of ISIS

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 17, 2015 12:15 PM EST

The government of Japan has promised billions of dollars of support for countries that are currently dealing with the threat posed by the Islamic State.

Turkey's First Church After 90 Years To Be Built

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 04, 2015 08:19 PM EST

The first non-Muslim shrine will be built by the Syriac community after 1923.

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