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FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Syrians ride on a motorcycle as they pass a checkpoint of the Kurdish internal security forces in Manbij, northern Syria. President Donald Trump warned Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, that if Turkey attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria, the United States will &quot;devastate Turkey economically.&quot; (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)

Trump says US will hurt Turkey economically if it hits Kurds

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

The U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, and Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar speak during a meeting, in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Turkish Defence Ministry via AP)

Gen. Joseph Dunford tells Turkey: U.S. to keep observatory posts in Syria after pullout

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

FILE -- In this Oct. 17, 2016 file photo, a Kurdish Peshmerga convoy drives towards a frontline in Khazer, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) east of Mosul, Iraq. Over the past century, Kurds in the Mideast have gotten close to setting up their own state or autonomous regions on several occasions only to have their dreams shattered after being abandoned by world powers. The latest instance comes with Syria's Kurds who with U.S. backing have led the fight against the Islamic State group in that country. Now the U.S. plans to withdraw from Syria, leaving the Kurds to face Turkish forces. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen, File)

Kurds’ ambitions caught in power games

By BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech to MPs of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Erdogan said Turkey's preparations for a new military offensive against terror groups in Syria are "to a large extent" complete. Erdogan made the comments just hours after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton met with Turkish officials seeking assurances that Turkey won't attack U.S-allied Kurdish militia in Syria. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Turkey appears to snub U.S.; no assurances on Syrian Kurds

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. The White House has sent Bolton on a mission to allay Israel's concerns about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. The pullout announced before Christmas was initially expected to be completed within weeks, but the timetable has slowed as the president acceded to requests from aides, allies and members of Congress for a more orderly drawdown. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

U.S., Turkey set for negotiations on fate of Kurds

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

This image made from video shows aftermath of a high-speed train crash at a station in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. The train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at the station on Thursday. (DHA via AP)

Turkey train crash leaves 9 dead, dozens injured

By Burhan Ozbilici and Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a defence industry meeting event in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Erdogan said Turkey will begin &quot;within a few days&quot; a new military operation to drive out U.S-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters in Syria, east of the Euphrates River. The move is likely to increase tensions between NATO allies, Turkey, and the United States. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Syrian Kurdish force: Turkey attack would impact war on IS

By BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press

This image made from video shows aftermath of a high-speed train crash at a station in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. The train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at the station on Thursday. (DHA via AP)

The Latest: 3 train workers detained over Turkey crash

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, left, shake hands during their meeting at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Turkey seeks extradition of exiled cleric from US

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, second right, listens to Technology Minister Mustafa Varank, right, at a defence technology development meeting, in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Turkey's state-run news agency says the Turkish military has shelled positions held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters across the border east of the Euphrates River in Syria, killing four Kurdish fighters and wounding six others. The attack came a day after Erdogan said Turkey has finalized plans for a &quot;comprehensive and effective&quot; operation to drive out Kurdish militia from the region.(Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Turkey Kurd attack forces US to suspend ISIS fight in Syria

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Turkey keeps pressure as Saudi prince addresses forum

By Aya Batrawy and Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

A flag of Saudi Arabia flies behind barb wire, on the roof top of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Turkish officials have an audio recording of the alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi from the Apple Watch he wore when he walked into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul over a week ago, a pro-government Turkish newspaper reported Saturday. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Newspaper says Turkey has audio of Saudi writer’s slaying

By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

A member of security exits the Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. A senior Turkish official says Turkey and Saudi Arabia will form a &quot;joint working group&quot; to look into the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Newspaper says Turkey has audio of Saudi writer’s slaying

By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2016 photograph, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Saudi Arabia's King Salman embrace each other during a medal ceremony in Ankara, Turkey. The disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi from the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul is just the latest crisis to strain relations between the kingdom and Turkey in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

Saudi writer’s disappearance strains Turkey-Saudi ties

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

People hold signs during a protest at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia about the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Saudi team after Post writer included soldiers, royal guards

By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER and JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

The entrance to the Saudi Arabia Consulate in Istanbul, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Turkey has summoned the Saudi ambassador to request the kingdom's &quot;full cooperation&quot; in an investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who Turkish officials say was killed while visiting the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. The 59-year-old Khashoggi went missing last Tuesday while visiting the consulate for paperwork to marry his Turkish fiancee. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Turkey to search Saudi Consulate for missing journalist

By Ayse Wieting, Suzan Fraser and Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

EU lawmakers cancel Turkey funds over democracy shortfalls

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A Russian S-400 air defense missile system drives during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Red Square on Thursday, May 3, 2018. The parade will take place at Moscow's Red Square on May 9 to celebrate 73 years of the victory in WWII. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

NATO sees possible solution in U.S.-Turkey row over Russian missile deal

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

This frame grab from video provided by Central Station for Turkish Intervention, an activist-operated media group monitoring Turkish activities in Syria, that is consistent with independent AP reporting, shows a Turkish military truck carrying a tank heading to some of the 12 Turkish observations points that ring Idlib, Syria, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Turkey sent in military reinforcements Thursday to beef up its positions inside Syria's last rebel bastion Idlib, activists reported, even as the Turkish defense minister said Ankara is still trying with Russia and Iran to prevent a humanitarian tragedy in the case of a threatened Syrian government offensive. (Central Station for Turkish Intervention, via AP)

Activists: Turkey beefing up its troops in Syria’s Idlib

By SARAH EL DEEB - Associated Press

People walk past a Turkish flag on a mosque compound in Istanbul, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. The Turkish government’s framing of its problems as an epic battle for sovereignty against outside enemies, particularly U.S. President Donald Trump, resonates among core supporters. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Turkish lira rebounds after Qatar pledges $15 billion

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