Russia, Turkey Announce Cease-Fire in Northwestern Syria
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.
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.
Thousands try to enter Greece by land and sea, trying to escape a Russian-backed Syrian offensive in Idlib province.
"Humanitarian catastrophe” unfolds in Idlib province as Russia-backed effort displaces hundreds of thousands, including 500,000 children.
Antonio Guterres points to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond.
The offensive, part of a Russian-backed military assault, is displacing hundreds of thousands who are fleeing to safer areas.
When it comes to wreaking havoc in the Middle East, Donald Trump has more in common with his predecessors than many are willing to admit.
The president may not want war with Iran, but he does want to push the regime into submission and tout U.S. military dominance to his base.
Governors in 42 other states have said they will consent to allowing in more migrants.
Since the invasion of Iraq, the U.S. has been fighting a war of error across Africa and the Middle East. It will likely prove our demise.
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