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Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to intervene in northern Syria to prevent a split of the country. The military warning is directed at the Kurdish armed groups in Syria.

Inflation falls in Turkey

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Cautious optimism characterizes the EU countries' view on the refugee situation around Syria, five days after the regime's fall. At the same time, tougher rules are being called for in the EU's migration policy.

Somalia and Ethiopia End Diplomatic Dispute

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a compromise agreement after a diplomatic dispute over access to the sea. The countries announced this together with Turkey at a press conference on Wednesday.

Erdogan: Do not divide Syria - but "crush terror"

Syria will never again be "divided", says Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a speech, he expresses hope for an end to fighting and conflicts – but at the same time emphasizes that "terror groups like IS and PKK/PYD" must be crushed.

Deadly Bootleg Liquor Behind Wave of Deaths in Istanbul

Illegal spirits have claimed over 20 fatalities in Istanbul, reports Hürriyet and other Turkish media. Dozens of people have been hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning.

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

The deadly battles in Aleppo and its surroundings are taking place in an area that is strategically important for the neighboring country Turkey. Now the question is how involved President Erdogan is in the rebel groups' offensive in northwestern Syria, according to analyst Aron Lund.