Turkey’s Erdogan says alternatives to F-35 jets ready, receiving offers
Turkey’s alternatives for the U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets are ready and “offers are coming in”, President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying by broadcaster NTV on Tuesday.
U.S. Senator Graham says he will introduce Turkey sanctions bill on Thursday
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he will introduce a bill on Thursday sanctioning Turkey for its invasion of northern Syria.
Erdogan says Turkey will never declare ceasefire in northern Syria: NTV
President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump that Turkey will never declare a ceasefire in northeastern Syria, and added that he was not worried about U.S. sanctions over Ankara’s offensive, broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday.
U.N. peacekeeping mission to Haiti ends after 15 years with mixed legacy
The United Nations ended its 15-year-long peacekeeping and justice mission to stabilize Haiti on Tuesday with a mixed legacy highlighted by the fact the country is entering its fifth week of violent anti-government protests.
Brexit deal within reach in last-ditch talks, but doubts remain
Last-ditch talks between Britain and the European Union to get a Brexit deal ahead of a summit of the bloc’s leaders this week went on past midnight to Wednesday, but it was still unclear if London could avoid postponing its departure due on Oct. 31.
DUP says more work needed on PM Johnson’s Brexit plan, gaps remain
The small Northern Irish party supporting Britain’s minority government said further work was required on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal because gaps remain over what they can sign up to.
Mexican Senate set to pass bill to legalize marijuana in next few days
Mexico’s Senate will vote for a bill to fully legalize marijuana in the next few days, a key lawmaker told Reuters, marking a major step toward changing the country’s approach to the drug by removing it as a source of income for violent drug gangs.
Dutch police discover five siblings locked away for years on farm
Five siblings and a man believed to be their father were receiving medical treatment after Dutch police acting on a tip discovered them locked away in a secret room at an isolated farm, officials in the Netherlands said on Tuesday.
‘Show of force’ in Syria after Turkish-backed fighters came close to U.S. troops: official
U.S. military aircraft carried out a “show of force” in Syria after Turkish-backed fighters came in close proximity to American forces during a Turkish offensive into northeastern Syria, a U.S. official told Reuters.
Pence will urge Syria ceasefire in Thursday meeting with Turkey’s Erdogan: White House
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday in Ankara, where he will urge Turkey to reach an immediate ceasefire in Syria and to work towards a negotiated settlement, the White House said on Tuesday.
