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U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian forces announced their plan Sunday to retake the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa, saying they hoped Turkey would not "interfere in internal Syrian affairs." (AP Photo, File)

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US-backed Syria Kurds announce start of campaign to retake Raqqa

The Associated Press · November 6, 2016 11:53 am

Davis also said that the Islamic State is forcibly preventing residents of Mosul from leaving the war zone. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

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Islamic State executing civilians in propaganda ploy

Jamie McIntyre · October 18, 2016 5:22 pm

"Clinton has said she would support Kurds in the region, terrorist organizations, with arms if she is elected. What does that mean? Is the U.S. not our ally?" Binali Yildirim asked. (AP Photo)

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Turkish leaders furious over Clinton’s comments on arming the Kurds

Mariana Barillas · October 11, 2016 5:30 pm

"He's serving Turkey's interest instead of America's interest," said the American man who fought in Syria. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

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Biden scraps promised meeting with Syria heckler

Daniel Chaitin · September 4, 2016 4:01 am

A Free Syrian Army fighter stands in front of a painting left by Islamic State militants in Jarablus, Syria, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. (AP Photo)

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Pentagon: Islamic State cornered in Libya, trapped in Syria

Jamie McIntyre · September 1, 2016 5:47 pm

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the U.S. has agreed to support both sides as long as Turkey confines itself to securing its border area and doesn't move farther south. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Carter warns Turkey and Syrian Kurds to keep their distance

Jamie McIntyre · August 29, 2016 8:05 pm

The Pentagon called on Turkey and Kurdish forces to "stand down" Monday after the two groups clashed in northern Syria over the weekend. (AP Photo/Halit Onur Sandal)

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Pentagon calls on Turks, Kurds to stand down after violent weekend

Jamie McIntyre · August 29, 2016 10:47 am

Turkey’s Troubling Entry Into Syria

Christopher Caldwell · August 27, 2016 11:00 am

U.S Vice President Joe Biden delivered a stern message to Kurdish forces, telling them they "must move back across the Euphrates River." (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

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Biden tells Syrian Kurdish forces to back away

Susan Crabtree · August 24, 2016 3:48 pm

The U.S. is backing an alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters who have slowly been advancing on Raqqa from the north. (The Kurdish fighters of the People's Protection Units via AP, File)

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Russian-backed Syrian Forces race to Raqqa

Jamie McIntyre · June 8, 2016 8:02 pm

Overseas reports on Friday said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said it was "unacceptable" for the U.S. troops to be disguised as YPG members. (AP Photo)

State: No crisis with Turkey after U.S. troops wore Kurd patches

Pete Kasperowicz · May 27, 2016 5:52 pm

"Sawo," left, acted as a guide to get Jordan Allot, right, into Syria.

A Christian imprisoned in Turkey

Jordan Allott · May 26, 2016 4:03 am