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New IS leader could replace Baghdadi in weeks: US official
As the militant group possesses the ability to command some 14,000 fighters dispersed across Syria and Iraq
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Syrian and Turkish armies in deadly border clash
Turkish forces kill six Syrian soldiers near the key border town of Ras al-Ain
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Russia tells Turkey Kurdish fighters have left NE Syrian border area: Erdogan
Russian, Turkish forces to conduct joint patrols of a narrower strip of land on the Syrian side of the border
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Trump says likely Baghdadi successor killed by US troops
US president on Sunday announced the killing of Baghdadi by American special operations forces in northwestern Syria
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With Baghdadi gone, who is heir to the 'caliph' of Da'ish
IS social media channels have not confirmed Trump's announcement of Baghdadi's death
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A major realignment of powers in the Middle East
Developments involving Turkey in Syria should be of deep concern for Pakistan
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Baghdadi dead in US forces raid, confirms Trump
'Baghdadi killed himself during the raid by igniting a suicide vest'
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Islamic State leader Baghdadi killed in US operation: reports
Reports suggest Baghdadi may have killed himself with suicide vest; Trump to make 'major' statement today
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Russia accuses US of 'banditry' in protecting Syria's oil
After US Defense Secretary said troops were reinforcing their positions in oilfields near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Moscow, Damascus deploy forces to Syria-Turkey border
The deadly incursion killed hundreds and caused 300,000 people to flee their homes
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NGOs claim Turkey forcibly deported refugees to Syria
Turkish foreign ministry rejects the accusations saying it wants refugees to return in a safe and honourable manner
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Despite loveless marriage, NATO to keep Turkey close
'It would offer Ankara another six-month extension of the batteries, if requested'
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300 Russian police arrive in Syria for border patrols
More than 20 armoured vehicles were also sent to help carry out tasks
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US to boost troops protecting Syrian oil as Kurds start pullback
As Russian forces begin patrolling the flashpoint Syrian-Turkish frontier
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Erdogan urges US to hand over SDF chief to Turkey
While a group of senators push for US visa for the Kurdish leader to enable a visit to Washington
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After Turkey attacks Syria, detained IS women await 'deliverance'
More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, live in the Al-Hol Camp
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Turkey 'heading in wrong direction' over Syria: US
The onus is on Turkey's NATO allies to now work together to strengthen partnership with the US
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20-year-old Syria rapper shines light on Idlib woes
Amir al-Muarri rails against regime bombs, shuttered universities and jihadist domination
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Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, quits 'blood-stained' Syria
US president rejects accusations that he betrayed Syrian Kurds, says they are happy and 'extremely thankful'
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Trump announces Turkey sanctions 'will be lifted'
Says a 'small number' of US troops would remain in Syria
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Russia, Turkey reach 'historic' deal on Syria
Turkey says there is 'no need' to relaunch the offensive in Syria
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US troops cross into Iraq from Syria
As US defense secretary said all of the nearly 1,000 troops are expected to fight IS militants in Iraq
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Kurdish fighters leave besieged Syria town
Ankara launched a cross-border attack against Syria's Kurds on October 9 after US announced a military pullout
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Turkish soldier killed in Syrian Kurd attack: defence ministry
Turkey had agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days
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Turkey, Kurds trade accusations over shaky Syria truce
The offensive has killed dozens of civilians, mainly on the Kurdish side
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Turkey urges US to use 'leverage' to get Kurdish force pullout
Presidential spokesman says Ankara has no intention of 'occupying' any part of Syria
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All US troops withdrawing from Syria expected to go to western Iraq: Pentagon chief
US troops will continue campaign against Islamic State militants, help defend Iraq: defense secretary
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Erdogan vows to 'crush the heads' of Kurdish forces if no pullout
Turkey had agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days
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McConnell slams Syria withdrawal as scattered fighting flares
He says that Trump's decision to withdraw US troops would help Washington's foes and hurt its allies
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Erdogan threatens to restart Syria operation amid scattered fighting
Kurdish forces are required to withdraw from a border strip 32 kilometres deep
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Key developments in Turkey's offensive in Syria
Nearly 500 people have been killed and more than 300,000 people displaced during the offensive
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'Sporadic' clashes in Syria border town after Turkey announces truce
As Turkish military and its Syrian allies continue to engage in fighting with SDF
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'Ankara got exactly what it wanted': Turkey agrees with US to pause Syria assault
Unclear if Kurdish militia will fully comply with the agreement, Erdogan meets Putin on the fifth day of truce
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Turkish President Erdogan threw Trump's letter 'in the bin'
Turkish president 'thoroughly rejected' the letter and launched the military operation
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US bombs own anti-IS HQ in Syria after hasty withdrawal
US officials claim that the airstrike was carried out to prevent the base from falling into the ‘wrong hands’
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Trump letter to Erdogan: 'Don't be a fool'
Trump urges Erdogan to 'work out a good deal'
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Turkish defence versus Indian aggression
While those aligned with the US get protection, Turkey is slapped on with sanctions
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Northeastern Syria: Turkey finds itself in a quandary
With the US, in another U-turn, coming out strongly against Turkish intervention
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Erdogan says can no longer 'keep track' of Trump's tweets
Turkey last week began an operation to drive back Syrian Kurdish fighters from northern Syria
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In pictures: Turkish offensive in northern Syria
Syrian government forces enter the center of Manbij
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Erdogan says Turkey 'can never declare ceasefire' in north Syria
Turkish president says Turkey is not worried about sanctions
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US to waive sanctions on military sales to Turkey
US Vice-President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Turkey for talks
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German club releases Turkish footballer for supporting Syria operation
Club says Sahin was let go after an 'internal review of his social media posts'
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UK suspends arms exports, China urges Turkey to end Syria offensive
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says we will keep our defence exports to Turkey under very careful and continual review
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China urges Turkey to 'stop military action' in Syria
Turkish President says that operation would not stop until objectives have been achieved
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US slaps sanctions on Turkey, demands Syria ceasefire
Trump announces plans to reimpose steel tariffs and immediately halt negotiations on a $100 billion trade deal
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EU 'has no magic powers' to stop Turkey offensive
Several European countries have halted arms exports to Turkey over offensive and some are pushing for formal EU ban
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Kurds announce deal with Damascus as Turkey pushes deep into Syria
Syrian government forces moved towards the Turkish border as US orders the withdrawal of almost all soldiers in Syria
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Turkey military assault could displace 400,000 in Syria: UN
UN warns of the impact of any further escalation of Turkey's offensive or of sudden shifts in control over territory
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US troops come under fire as Turkey vows to keep up Syria offensive
Turkey denies targeting US post as Trump threatens to activate 'very powerful' sanctions against Ankara