Tag: Istanbul

Assailants fire shot at US Consulate in Istanbul

Two suspected militants were killed in ensuing clashes with police and an injured police officer…

Turkey defies Nato with new airstrikes on Kurds

August 8, 2015

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Turkey defies Nato with new airstrikes on Kurds

In the aftermath of the suicide attack by ISIS last Monday and subsequent PKK attacks…

U.S., Turkey plan to crush Islamic State along border

July 28, 2015

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U.S., Turkey plan to crush Islamic State along border

Meanwhile, Turkish terror police also arrested 250 suspected terrorists – including ISIS members this week.

Kurdish forces impose 1-week curfew in northern Syria

July 13, 2015

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Kurdish forces impose 1-week curfew in northern Syria

The Observatory, which has been tracking Syria’s conflict since it started in March 2011, has…

China: Uighurs deported from Thailand wanted to join jihad

July 12, 2015

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China: Uighurs deported from Thailand wanted to join jihad

China says 109 ethnic Uighurs who were deported from Thailand last week were heading to…

US ‘intensifying’ campaign against ISIS in northern Syria: Obama

July 11, 2015

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US ‘intensifying’ campaign against ISIS in northern Syria: Obama

“We also have to acknowledge that ISIL has been particularly effective at reaching out to…

8 more Uighurs arrive in Turkey after Thailand criticized for repatriating

July 11, 2015

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8 more Uighurs arrive in Turkey after Thailand criticized for repatriating

The deportation of the Uighur to China led to violent scenes in Turkey when pro-Uighur…

BBC News: Turkey police fire rubber pellets at gay pride rally

June 28, 2015

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BBC News: Turkey police fire rubber pellets at gay pride rally

Turkish police on Sunday used tear gas and water cannons against people who were about…