Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday angrily rejected criticism by international monitors of a referendum granting him extra powers that was disputed by the opposition and exposed bitter divisions in the country. The referendum was seen as crucial not just for shaping Turkey's...

The Manbij Military Council on Monday sent 200 fighters to support the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in the Raqqa operation against ISIS with heavy weapons and ammunition, ARA News said. “We did not forget the SDF support. During the liberation campaign of the city of Manbij, the...

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday told international monitors to "know your place" after they suggested the landmark referendum giving him extra powers fell short of international standards. "Know your place first," Erdogan told the monitors in an address to supporters...

President Tayyip Erdogan celebrated what he said was a clear result in a referendum on Sunday to grant him sweeping new powers, but opponents said they would challenge the vote count which gave a narrow 51.3 percent lead to Erdogan's supporters. Nearly all ballots had been opened for...