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UN accuses Turkey of 'serious' abuses in Kurdish region

The UN on Friday accused Turkish security forces of committing serious abuses during operations against Kurdish militants in southeast Turkey after a regional ceasefire collapsed in July 2015. A report from the United Nations' rights office details evidence of "massive destruction, killings...

Britons should retain EU rights after Brexit

The lead Brexit negotiator for the European Parliament wants to ensure that Britons can retain the benefits of European Union citizenship after the U.K. leaves the block, he told BBC radio Friday. Guy Verhofstadt said last year's Brexit vote was a tragedy for both the U.K. and the EU but...

Putin set to host Erdogan for talks focusing on Syria

President Vladimir Putin is to host his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks focusing on Syria, where Russia and Turkey have launched mediation efforts and coordinated military action. The two countries brokered a cease-fire in December that helped reduce the scale of fighting...