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The article discusses Turkish ground operation in Syria with its joining with anti-Assad rebels to capture the border town of Jarabulus in Syria from terrorist organization ISIS. Topics discussed include meeting of the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to reach a political and military cooperation agreement on it, military effectiveness of fighters used by Syrian Kurds and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The article examines the battle at the border between Syria and Turkey in October 2012. Topics include the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) statement demanding that the Syrian regime stop attacks against its ally Turkey, why Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims Turkey responded to attacks by Syrian border forces, and the possibility that the conflict will incite Iran to increase its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The article reports on the announcement of Turkey regarding its application of economic sanctions against the Syrian regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It says that the sanctions application was due to the call of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to Syrian authorities to accept the initiative of Arab League in an urgent meeting in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. It adds that the Syrian National Council (SNA) welcomed the economic sanctions which the Arab League has imposed on Syria.

The article reports on the response of Turkish President Abdullah Gul regarding the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. According to Gul, the authoritarian regimes, a single party systems that do not have accountability or transparency, has no place in the Mediterranean. Also offered is the stand of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood regarding the statement made by Mohammad Riad Shakfa, a member currently living in exile in Turkey.

The article focuses on the report of the Lebanese daily "Al Joumhouriya" on September 15, 2011 on the outcome of the meeting between Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Barack Obama. It says that the Turkish president contends his government has stopped talks with Syria and will consider imposing sanctions, noting that it engages "in a campaign to tarnish" his country. It states that the U.S. has partnered with Turkey to increase pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The article reports on the call of Saudi columnist Daoud al-Shiryan for Arab states to intervene in the Syrian unrest in middle of Turkey's growing role in the nation. It notes that the 1,300 civilians have died in the government's violent crackdown on a widening popular uprising against the regime of the nation's President Bashar al-Assad. According to Shiryan, humanitarian role of Turkey toward the Syrian refugees may develop to political issues.

The article reports on the growing tension between Syria and Turkey caused by the raid of Syrian forces in the Khirbet al-Joz village which is located near the Turkish border to capture pro-democracy protesters. It says that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a statement citing that such action will worsen the unstable refugee situation in Syria. It mentions that the European Union (EU) increases its sanctions on Syria to force Syrian President Bashar al- Assad to resign.

The article focuses on the strain between the relationship of Syria and Turkey. It states that the efforts of Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan by sending his intelligence chief in Damascus to encourage Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to exchange repression for reform has failed. It mentions that the relationship worsen when the leaders of the Syrian opposition preferred to meet in Turkey to deter a plan for democracy as well as speak out against the regime of Assad.

The article reports on International Strategic Research Organization (USAK) expert Elif Özmenek Çarmýklý's discussion of the Syrian crisis. Topics discussed include growing number of people who travelled to Syria to join terrorists groups, the difficulty of Turkey in relation to issues of migration and security and Turkey's closing of its border gates to traffic from Syria.

ANTAKYA, Turkey -- People here call it Tuscany with minarets. Turkey's southeastern quadrant, along the Syrian border, is one of its most picturesque, where olive groves dot the rolling farmland and the mountains are sluiced by Evian-clear streams. In the mornings, old women come down the hills to pluck apricots from the market. In the evenings, tourists stroll along the cobblestone promenades, happily searching for a simit, a bagel-like roll, or a scoop of lemon ice cream. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CAIRO -- Turkey's president said Saturday that his country would do ''whatever is necessary'' in response to the downing of a Turkish military jet by Syria, adding a new complication to the tense relationship between the former allies split by Turkey's support for Syrian rebels trying to overthrow the government. ''It is not possible to cover over a thing like this,'' said President Abdullah Gul of Turkey, according to the Anatolia news agency. ''Whatever is necessary will no doubt be done.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ISTANBUL -- Turkish officials continued Tuesday to step up pressure on Syria, saying they would consider having their military cross the border to impose a safety zone if the Assad government failed to stop killing citizens demanding democratic change. Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Tuesday that his government was hopeful that an incursion would be unnecessary and that Syria would respond to sanctions imposed Sunday by the Arab League. But the Syrian government has shown no willingness to abide by its neighbors' demands, declaring the Arab League move ''economic war.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the statements of the foreign minister of Turkey, Ahmet Davutoglu against the Syrian Administration. He states that Syrian Administration should not reconcile with Turkey as the administration was unable to maintain the peace with its own people. It also informs about the project that was related to the importance of hosting North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missile radars for Turkey's national interests.

The article reports on the frustration of Turkey caused by Syria's unwillingness to implement reforms. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and its officials has broken their promise to carry out reforms which caused the frustration of Turkey and plans for a western strike on Syria. The concocting plan of Turkey might result in a possible refugee crisis where it was discussed by top government and military officials after a group of 250 Syrian citizens have crossed the border into Turkey.

Turkey and Syria held a day of meetings and ceremonies on Tuesday that signaled an era of improving relations between the countries, signing agreements to remove visa restrictions on their shared border and pledging to build ''a common future.'' The meetings were intended to forge a new era of cooperation that would have been inconceivable a decade ago, when tensions ran high because Turkey believed that Syria was abetting attacks by the separatist militants of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or P.K.K. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents news items on Turkey for October 14, 2009. A meeting was held in Turkey between Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mualem to sign an agreement between the two countries that ended visa requirements. Omer Chad Vardan, the chairman of the Turkish Independent Industrialists' & Businessmen's Association made an announcement in which he suggested that Muslim countries need to take action for economic integration.

Highlights the conflict between Turkey and Syria. Origin of the conflict; Accusations of Turkey Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz against Syria; Information on trade volumes on both countries; Reason for such conflict.

Presents world news briefs as of late October 1998. The first public sign of conflict among Germany's coalition; The struggle for control of Guinea-Bissau; Warning by Turkey that it would use force to ensure that Syria enforces their agreement; The amount of cocaine found in a seizure in Guyana; More.

Provides information on the peace truce between Turkey and Syria. Similarities of the truce to that of Israel and Palestine; Complaints of Turkey against Syria; Terms of the pact between Turkey and Syria.

Reports on the agreement between Syria and Turkey concerning its relations with each other. Demands of Turkey; How Turkey ended the crisis.

Reports on the visit of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to Syria to diffuse a crisis between Syria and Turkey. Accusations from Turkish officials against Syria; Other differences between the two countries; Possibility of a military conflict between the two countries.

Focuses on the hostile relationship of Turkey and Syria. Allegations of the two countries against each other; Accusation of Syria about the relationship of Turkey with Israel; Details on the issue.