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Syria defence minister says open to talks with Kurds, but ready to use 'force'


Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 , 13:31 AFP Syria's defence minister said the interim authorities were open to talks with a Kurdish-led group on its dismantling, but did not rule out the use of force should negotiations fail.

Iran judiciary says verdict still not final on singer


Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 , 13:19 AFP Iran's judiciary said Wednesday there has been "no definitive sentence" against popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, days after local media reported he had been sentenced to death.

Syria defence minister says negotiating with Kurds, but ready to use 'force'


Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 , 13:09 AFP

Iraq parliament adopts revised bill after outcry over underage marriage


Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 , 16:38 AFP Iraq's parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women's rights and permitted underage marriage.

Syria's Kurds say 4 civilians killed in Turkish attack


Saturday, 18 January, 2025 , 14:20 AFP Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration accused Turkey of killing four civilians in the Manbij area, where clashes have raged for weeks over control of a strategic dam.

US Central Command chief meets Kurdish-led forces in NE Syria


Friday, 17 January, 2025 , 23:18 AFP US Central Command said its chief met with Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria and urged the repatriation of foreign Islamic State fighters, as Kurds battle Turkey-backed groups in the region.

US Central Command chief meets Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria


Friday, 17 January, 2025 , 12:34 AFP US Central Command said its chief met with Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria and urged the repatriation of foreign Islamic State group fighters, as Kurds battle Turkey-backed groups in the region.

US Central Command chief meets Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria


Friday, 17 January, 2025 , 12:32 AFP US Central Command said its chief met with Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria and urged the repatriation of foreign Islamic State group fighters, as Kurds battle Turkey-backed groups in the region.

Turkey's Erdogan hails 'progress' in bid to resume Kurdish talks


Wednesday, 15 January, 2025 , 18:56 AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said "significant progress" had been made in efforts to revive dialogue between Ankara and the banned PKK militant group.

Syria will not let its lands be used to threaten Turkey: FM


Wednesday, 15 January, 2025 , 18:42 AFP Syria will never allow its territory to be used as a staging ground for threats against Turkey, its top diplomat said Wednesday after talks in Ankara.