Turkey Ups the Stakes in Migrant Crisis
Thousands mass at the border with EU-member Greece as President Erdogan announces Turkey will no longer prevent migrants from crossing.
Thousands mass at the border with EU-member Greece as President Erdogan announces Turkey will no longer prevent migrants from crossing.
Putin and Erdogan reach deal to try to ease escalating tensions with Assad-led forces in Idlib and say they will help refugees return home.
Greece fires tear gas and stun grenades on crowds seeking refuge after Turkey declares its previously guarded gateways to Europe open.
Tensions rise significantly after 33 Turkish troops die in a Russian-backed Syrian government airstrike.
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The offensive, part of a Russian-backed military assault, is displacing hundreds of thousands who are fleeing to safer areas.
Friday's temblor, put at a magnitude ranging from 6.5 to 6.8, and hundreds of aftershocks spark rumors of the country's unpreparedness.
The move to support current government in Tripoli is seen as a threat to regional security and is denounced by Greece, Israel and Cyprus.
Leaders seek to gloss over their differences, particularly on spending and priorities; collective defense pact is called "iron-clad."
French president's comments about the alliance's "brain death" due in part to lack of U.S. leadership draw President Trump's sharp retort.
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