BREAKING NEWS

Obama, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Syrian conflict in phone call

By REUTERS

FEBRUARY 20, 2016 02:34

Updated: FEBRUARY 20, 2016 02:33

WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama on Friday spoke with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan by telephone about the situation in Syria.

Obama expressed concerns about recent Syrian government advances in northwest Syria and called for a halt to actions that heighten tensions with Turkey and with moderate opposition forces in northern Syria.

Obama stressed to Erdogan that Kurdish YPG forces should not seek to exploit circumstances in this area to seize additional territory, the White House said in a statement.

He also called for Turkey to "show reciprocal restraint" by stopping artillery strikes in the area.

Russia says it downs seven Ukrainian missiles over Kursk region

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 06:16 AM

Uruguay's center-left secures presidential victory with 49%

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 05:31 AM

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 04:58 AM

Russian forces capture British man fighting with Ukraine, RIA reports

By REUTERS