Putin Strikes Big Truce As US-backed Rebels Lose Ground In Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have jumped at the chance to use the Syria conflict to woo Turkey, a NATO ally, from the US and resolve the Syrian war, something the US, UN and EU have failed to do.
All Passengers And Crew Leave Hijacked Libyan Plane In Malta
An Afriqiyah Airways plane landed on the Mediterranean island with 118 people on board following a possible hijacking, Malta's prime minister said. However, all those on board left safely after a few hours.
Russian Ambassador's Killing Shows How Syria's Conflict Is Only Going To Get Worse
Russia and Turkey have an interest in depicting the assassination as the result of a nefarious plot rather than as blowback for their own Syria policies.
Evacuation Of Civilians In Eastern Aleppo Has Been Suspended Again
Around 6,000 people departed the war-ravaged city on Thursday, but aid organizations say as many as 50,000 still remain in the formerly rebel-held territory.
Here’s What The Syrian Regime’s Capture Of Aleppo Means For The World
The city’s bloody fall may doom the Syrian uprising, but that’s unlikely to end the war and headaches for other countries.
Trump Nominates Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State
The oil executive has a history of strong ties to Russia and beat out several other candidates for the job, including Mitt Romney.
Fierce Fighting In Aleppo Halts Planned Evacuation Of Civilians
There are reports from activists within the enclave that a ceasefire, declared late Tuesday, has been broken.
My Son, My Enemy: How Turkey’s War Tears Apart Families
The “Kurdish problem” is often painted in simplistic terms — separatists fighting against the Turkish state. But in the southeast, the conflict is far messier. Borzou Daragahi offers a rare look inside Turkey’s secretive Kurdish militia that is fighting its own people.
Trump’s Deals In Turkey Align Him With Powerful Partners
“My partner is the president of the USA,” one of Donald Trump’s Turkish partners declared after the election. How Trump’s ties to Turkey’s power brokers may complicate his presidency.
Why Syrian Rebels’ Defeat In Aleppo Won’t End The War
"The biggest disaster is that if the regime keeps advancing at this pace and tightens its grip, terrible massacres will occur."
“All My People Are Gone” — Inside Iraq’s Largest Mass Abduction
Shortly after their town was recaptured from ISIS, 1,200 men were hauled away by Iraqi security forces. Six months on, more than half of them are still missing, amid fears of a dangerous cycle of retribution that bodes ill for the future.
New Details Show Trump's Pick For Top Security Adviser May Have Broken Foreign Agent Law
The Turkish owner of the Dutch-registered firm that hired Flynn Intel Group, run by Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser, tells BuzzFeed News he hoped to use the company's services after the firm was hired by an energy company in an undisclosed country.
What We Know — And Don't — About A Trump Adviser's Ties With Turkey
Questions surround potential National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s links to Turkish-owned company.
The US's Election Surprise Has Sparked A Mad Dash For Territory In Syria
“The election does have an effect — everyone is on the move.”
No One Knows What Trump Will Mean For The Middle East — Not Even Trump
The president-elect has promised to drastically change US policy in the Middle East — but his intentions and beliefs are a mystery, and have democracy advocates running scared.
Officials Around The World Are Freaking Out About Trump Victory
"What the fuck can I say?" one diplomat based in the Middle East said.
Here’s What Syrians Think About Donald Trump And Hillary Clinton
Syrian opposition supporters hope Clinton will win while regime proponents are rooting quietly for Trump. Many are too frazzled by the war to care.
Why Turkey Is Entering A Dangerous Phase After Arresting Kurdish Opposition Leaders
“All the opposition that could put pressure on the government is under pressure by the government.”
Turkey’s Purge Extends Far Beyond Plotters Of Failed Coup
Educators and journalists who had nothing to do with the July 15 putsch attempt have been jailed and fired.
This Is What Life Is Like In The City Where Bombs Never Stop
As the increase in ISIS-related terrorist attacks triggers panic and backlash in cities worldwide, they're just part of day-to-day life in Baghdad. Borzou Daragahi goes inside the year’s deadliest, speaking to those whose lives were forever changed by a bombing that left more than 300 people dead.