Abandoned allies: Syria's Kurds face an uncertain future
Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions
In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested
Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city
Assad is gone. But can Syrians go home?
Syria orders women to cover up on beaches with conservative new dress code

Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness

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Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets after a deadly attack on defense company
Turkey suspects Kurdish PKK carried out the attack on a defense company, killing 5
An attack on a Turkish defense company has killed 4 people
Iraqi Kurds go to the polls with a flagging economy top of mind

Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militants in Iraq after a suicide attack in Ankara

Syrian Kurds celebrate Newroz with song and danc
Celebrations are underway for Nowruz, Persian New Year, marking the start of spring

A Girl's-Eye View of What's Happening in Iran
Shops in Iran, including Grand Bazaar, close over protests
Iran protests rage on streets as officials renew threats
Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti voices support for protests
Social media shows Iran water polo players fail to sing anthem, seen as support for protests
Iran’s Deadly Protests Unite a Nation Behind an Old Struggle
Iran cracks down on protesters as court reportedly orders executions
Many young Iranians lose their fear in struggle for "freedom"
Cleric killed in restive Iranian city, protests rage on
Iran protesters defy crackdown as another teen is reportedly killed
Videos showing Iranian crackdown on protesters go viral as anger grows
Iran's currency hits new low against the dollar amid unrest
Iran university students strike, piling pressure on rulers
Iran's protesters find inspiration in a Kurdish revolutionary slogan

Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing
Turkey alleges US complicity in deadly Istanbul bombing, rejects condolence statement
Turkey blames Kurdish group for Istanbul bombing
Turkey arrests bakers' union head for calling bread-eating societies 'stupid'
Erdogan moots putting Turkey headscarf reform to referendum

Turkey to renew extradition requests with Finland, Sweden after NATO deal
Turkish media hails Erdogan's 'victory' deal to lift NATO veto
NATO formally invites Sweden and Finland to join alliance after Turkey lifts objectionsn
NATO formally invites Finland and Sweden to become members, moving closer ending their historic neutrality and defying Putin
Turkey lifts objection to NATO candidacies of Sweden and Finland as alliance leaders gather in Madrid
Sweden's Kurds fear they may pay price for NATO bid as Turkey fumes
Finland, Sweden flag some progress in NATO talks with Turkey
Sweden, seeking to win over Turkey, says it won't be haven for terrorists
Go-slow Turkey unlikely to reach Nordics deal at NATO meet - sources
Erdogan to meet with leaders of Sweden, Finland before NATO summit
Finland, Sweden Set for Top-Level Talks on NATO With Turkey
Why Turkey's Erdogan is blocking NATO membership for Finland and Sweden
Finland's and Sweden's pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted for Russian neighbors
NATO leader says ‘no way to say’ when Sweden, Finland will join
Turkey Says Position on NATO Won’t Change in Blow to June Summit
Former Kurdish rebel has key role in Sweden's NATO bid
Finnish Leader Calls Out Turkey for Dragging Out NATO Talks
U.S. and Sweden conduct military drills on Baltic Sea island
NATO chief Stoltenberg says Turkey's security concerns are legitimate
NATO chief says Sweden has taken "important steps" to meet Turkey's demands
Sweden seeks constructive progress with Turkey over NATO bid
Finland plans to build barriers on its border with Russia
Swedish government survives no-confidence vote with help of former Kurdish fighter
Turkey demands 'concrete steps' to back Nordics' NATO bids
Turkey observed positive approach to lifting arms embargo from Finland, Sweden -Erdogan spokesman
Russia has cut off its natural gas exports to Finland in a symbolic move
Two versions of history collide as Finland and Sweden seek to join NATO
France's Macron: wants quick EU opinion on Moldova request for membership
Finland says Russia suspending natural gas supplies
THE PUTIN SHOW
Turkey blocks an early NATO effort to fast-track Sweden’s and Finland’s applications.
'Grave mistake': Russia issues warning as Sweden, Finland move toward NATO
How Turkey spoiled NATO's historic moment with Finland, Sweden
Biden backs Sweden and Finland's NATO membership application
Turkey lays out demands as Finland, Sweden seek NATO membership
Finland, Sweden inch closer to seeking NATO membership
Finland and Sweden announce they want to join NATO, marking a big blow to Putin

Vital Hasson, the Jew who worked for the Nazis, hunted down refugees and tore apart families in WWII Greece
Human rights under assault worldwide: UN chief
Shootings In Germany Kill 10; Police Suspect Far-Right Extremism

What America Never Understood About ISIS
What Was the Point of the Syria ‘Withdrawal’?
River of the Dammed
Trump Is Happy to Seem Weak Next to Erdogan
Massive early morning rocket fire from Gaza shatters brief overnight calm
Gaza Rocket Hits Israeli Highway, Narrowly Misses Vehicles
Syrian Kurdish Refugees Say Kurdish Forces Tried To Prevent Them From Fleeing To Iraq

Iran Takes Another Step To Enrich Uranium, In Another Blow To Nuclear Deal
The Coming Middle East Conflagration
Trump news – live: Poll suggests heavy 2020 defeat as president rages over impeachment and whistleblower
If U.S. Takes Syrian Oil, It May Violate International Laws Against Pillage
Opinion: Syria's Oil Output Is Low, But Here's Why It Matters
ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor
Putin Faces Syria Money Crunch After U.S. Keeps Control of Oil
Trump and Adam Schiff Get In Heated Exchange Over Al-Baghdadi Raid
'We Didn't See A Body': Baghdadi's Death Draws Doubts In Lands Where ISIS Ruled
U.S. military envisions broad defense of Syrian oilfields
Trump-Netanyahu embrace boosts progressive Jewish Americans
Netanyahu says Iran seeking means to attack Israel from Yemen
Turkey will attack Kurdish fighters who remain near border

FACT CHECK: President Trump's Plans For Syrian Oil
Republicans ‘Are Having Trouble With the Facts’ Says Fox News’ Chris Wallace
Republicans ‘Are Having Trouble With the Facts’ Says Fox News’ Chris Wallace via yahoo

The Republican Party Is as Guilty as Trump
House Homeland Security Chair Demands Sergeant at Arms 'Take Action' Against Republicans Who Stormed Impeachment Hearing
Warnings DOJ Has Become 'Vehicle for President Trump's Political Revenge' as Barr Opens Criminal Probe of Mueller Investigation
To protect Trump, Republicans are staging a display of lawlessness. It’s failing.
The Republicans’ ‘due process’ arguments are nonsense
Trump frustrated as White House effort to defy impeachment inquiry fails to halt witness testimony, advisers say. The president is angry that his efforts to stop people from cooperating with the probe have so far collapsed in the face of congressional subpoenas, according to multiple aides and advisers.
U.S. Diplomat: State Department Nixed Plan To Support Former Ukrainian Ambassador
Rudy Giuliani butt dialed a reporter and left an accidental voicemail. It wasn’t the first time. The NBC reporter reached out to Giuliani afterward, he said, but had “yet to receive an intentional or an unintentional call back.”
John Kelly says he warned Trump he’d be impeached if he hired a ‘yes man’ as chief of staff to replace him. Speaking at a political conference, the former chief of staff said the impeachment inquiry could have been avoided if president had surrounded himself with people who could rein in his worst instincts.
Diplomat who tried to quash smear campaign against colleague testifies in Trump impeachment inquiry. Philip Reeker, head of the State Department bureau responsible for Europe, started the job as an “informal” channel of diplomats and the White House were pushing Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.
Former National Security official asks judge to determine if he must testify in impeachment probe
As impeachment gathers steam, Trump allies throw whatever they have at it
Backlash as US govt opens criminal probe into Russia investigation
Giuliani associate will have tough time keeping documents from prosecutors: experts
U.S. Attorney General Barr's review of Russia probe faces backlash
James Comey: House 'has no choice' but to move forward with impeachment inquiry
Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals Telltale Sign Rudy Giuliani Is In Major Trouble
Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals Telltale Sign Rudy Giuliani Is In Major Trouble via yahoo
‘Giuliani’s a hand grenade who’s going to blow everybody up’: Bolton’s war with Trump lawyer over Ukraine scandal revealed
Rudy Giuliani rants about money, Middle East and Bidens in accidental call to reporter
Trump Denies Kelly’s Warning on Hiring ‘Yes Man’ as Replacement
Mike Pompeo Smacked Down Over Kansas Senate Murmurs
Mike Pompeo Smacked Down Over Kansas Senate Murmurs via yahoo
Judge: DOJ must hand over Mueller grand jury evidence to House Democrats
Judge orders DOJ to turn over Mueller grand jury evidence
Trump dismisses need for impeachment team: 'I'm the team'
Justice Department expands inquiry into its own Russia investigation, but scope is uncertain. Justice Department adds a criminal element to its investigation of the origins of the probe into Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 election. But lawyers familiar with the matter say the criminal part of the case could involve a low-level official who may have lied to investigators.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan fights subpoena
Judge rules DOJ must turn over Mueller grand jury material to House Democrats
Giuliani butt-dials NBC reporter, heard discussing need for cash and trashing Bidens
Trump should be very worried about Senate Republicans
The argument Trump doesn't want his supporters to make
Trump Organization to consider sale of D.C. hotel lease, sources say

‘This Is Really Bad’: Rick Santorum Has An Ominous 2020 Warning For Trump
‘This Is Really Bad’: Rick Santorum Has An Ominous 2020 Warning For Trump
Trump Twitter photo attack backfires as Pelosi owns it
Trump tried to use a picture from ‘meltdown’ meeting to troll Nancy Pelosi. She made it her cover photo
House Democrats Walk Out Of White House Syria Meeting, Accusing Trump Of 'Meltdown'
Meghan McCain applauds Nancy Pelosi’s power pose during Trump meeting: ‘Looks like a bad b**** in control of a room'
Opinion | As Trump abandons Syrian Kurds, a top commander pleads for U.S. support. “If ethnic cleansing happens in our area, or they kill Kurds and bring Arabs in, this will be the U.S.’s responsibility,” says the Kurdish commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Turkey says Trump's 'Don't be a fool!' letter was 'rejected by Erdogan and thrown into the trash'
Trump tried to embarrass Nancy Pelosi with a photo from their tense meeting. She made it her Twitter banner.
Lawmakers, social media users praise photo of Pelosi confronting Trump
READ Trump's letter to Erdoğan: 'Let's work out a good deal!'
Pelosi says Trump had 'meltdown' over House vote on Syria
Graham warns Trump Syria pullout could be 'complete and utter national security disaster'
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Turkey For Invasion Of Syria
UK refuses to join France, Germany and Netherlands in halting arms sales to Turkey
Trump orders Turkey sanctions; US scrambles for Syria exit
Retired Marine Gen. John Allen: 'There is blood on Trump's hands for abandoning our Kurdish allies'
After U.S. Withdrawal, Kurds Turn To Syrian Regime For Help
Syrian army returns to northeast, as Turkey widens invasion
Lawmakers and Trump Officials Debate Fallout From Turkey Action
Trump tells Pentagon to begin withdrawing remaining troops from northern Syria
Endangered By Turkish Offensive, U.S. Troops Prepare To Evacuate From Syria
Trump's Message To The World: America's Words And Values Are Worthless
At evangelical conference, concerns about Syria but cheers for Trump
Turkey's refugee plan met with widespread skepticism
Kurdish general to U.S.: Either protect us, or 'move aside so we can let in the Russians' via yahoo
Pentagon Says U.S. Troop Position In Syria Came Under Fire From Turkish Incursion
Turkey Claims To Have Won A Key Syrian Border Town From Kurdish Forces
Pullback in Syria could prolong war 'two or three decades,' former top diplomat says
Pentagon Says U.S. Troop Position In Syria Came Under Fire From Turkish Incursion
Turkey's Invasion Of Syria Worsens A Humanitarian Crisis
Turkey intensifies Syria campaign as Islamic State strikes Kurds
WWII Lesson for Trump: Turkey Was in Bed With the Nazis
WWII Lesson for Trump: Turkey Was in Bed With the Nazis via yahoo
Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'