Trump And Erdogan Talk, But There's Disagreement Over What Was Said
The White House released a readout of a call between the two leaders, but a Turkish source disputes the administration's account of the conversation.
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Turkey Launches Offensive On U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militia In Syria
The U.S. views the Kurdish group as crucial to battling ISIS, but Turkey considers them allies of another Kurdish group it classifies as terrorists.
Turkey Says Trump Promises To Stop Arming Kurds In Syria
The U.S. policy of supporting the Kurds in Syria has been a sticking point in U.S.-Turkey relations. The White House cited "pending adjustments" to military support provided to U.S. partners in Syria.
After Iraqi Kurdish Independence Vote Backfires, 'I Do Not Regret It,' Says Barzani
In his first interview since pushing through an independence referendum that resulted in an Iraqi military attack, Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani tells NPR he's still "very proud" of the result.
Kurdish President Barzani To Step Down Amid Fallout From Independence Vote
Since Iraq's Kurdish region voted to secede last month, Kurds have reeled from territorial losses. Now, their president and longtime leader, Masoud Barzani, has declared he'll step down Wednesday.
In Major Reversal, Iraqi Kurds Offer To Freeze Their Independence Bid
Iraqi military forces have recently retaken control of areas held by Kurdish forces, such as the city of Kirkuk. Today's offer from the Kurdish government is not likely to defuse the crisis.
Iraqi Troops Enter Kirkuk, Seeking To Take Oil-Rich Area Back From Kurds
Kurdish media outlets quoted the Peshmerga General Command as calling the attack "a flagrant declaration of war against the nation of Kurdistan."
As Kurdish Leader And Iraqi President, Jalal Talabani Brought People Together
As Iraq's president, Talabani was considered a unifying force who could get feuding political leaders to talk to each other. His death came days after Iraqi Kurds voted for independence.
Turkish Leader Calls Trump His 'Dear Friend,' Despite Decision To Arm Syrian Kurds
Presidents Trump and Erdogan exchanged warm statements about the future of U.S.-Turkey relations, even after a decision by the U.S. to arm a group in Syria that Turkey considers terrorists.
Turkish Leader Visits Trump Looking For 'New Beginning' With U.S. Despite Obstacles
President Trump has shown warmth toward Turkey's authoritarian leader, but a military decision last week puts the two countries completely at odds.