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Turkey Shells Kurdish-Held Areas in Syria as Russia Continues Bombing Campaign
The Turkish army shelled Kurdish militia in northern Syria for a second day on Sunday, while Russia made clear it would continue bombing Syrian rebel targets, raising doubts that a planned ceasefire would bring much relief.
Turkish Siege of Cizre May Finally Be Over, Amid Claims of a Massacre
Cizre has seen some of the worst of the violence between militants and security forces since fighting erupted in Turkey's southeast last July.
Hundreds of Turks Flee Deadly Violence As City Curfew Lifted
Hundreds have fled their homes amid violence still raging in Turkey's southeast. In another city, six people out of a group trapped in a basement for nearly two weeks are reported to have died.
Canadians Fighting the Islamic State Could Face Terror Charges for Helping the Kurds
A new report accuses the Kurds of sectarian violence, while an intelligence assessment says Ottawa should vet whether its citizens are fighting with the PKK.
Joe Biden Says the PKK and the Islamic State Are Equal Threats to Turkey
During a joint news conference with Turkey's prime minister, the US vice president described the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) as a terror group "plain and simple."
Turkey's Most Wanted: VICE News Meets PKK Leader Cemil Bayik
VICE News met with PKK leader Cemil Bayik in his northern Iraqi mountain stronghold to discuss the ongoing conflict with Turkish armed forces as well as the battle against the Islamic State.
Meet the Women of JINHA, the Kurdish All-Female News Agency
Every day, the reporters of JINHA navigate bombings, kidnappings, shootings and imprisonment.
Last Week's Attack Hit Turkey Where It Hurts: Tourism
Tuesday's suicide bombing in Istanbul struck at the heart of Turkey's tourism industry, killing 10 tourists and wounding 15 others near some of the country's most iconic and famous sites.
Truck Bomb Attack Kills Six in Turkey's Southeast, Blamed on PKK
Authorities said Kurdish militants were responsible for the blast at a police station, which is one of the biggest such attacks since conflict flared in the region last July.
Turkey Raids Kurdish Party Offices — While Hoping It Will Contribute to a New Constitution
Turkish police detained senior local officials from the pro-Kurdish HDP in a raid on one of its Istanbul offices, days after President Tayyip Erdogan said he backed legal action against its members.
Protests Erupt in Turkey as Military Campaign Intensifies in Country's Southeast
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds in Istanbul and Diyarbakir protesting clashes that have reportedly killed at least 110 Kurdish militants.
At Least 69 Kurdish Fighters Reported Dead After Clashes in Southeast Turkey
Two members of the Turkish security forces were also reported killed during four days of clashes, and Turkish jets reportedly bombed PKK camps in northern Iraq.