The Takeaway: Syria's Kurds turn to US as Turkey threatens ground operation

Turkey planning to launch ground invasion of Syria, targeting Kurds and putting US troops at risk

Turkey is planning to launch a ground invasion of Syria, targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and threatening to derail progress in the fight against ISIS.

Turkey Threatens Ground Invasion of Northern Syria in Assault on Kurds

Turkey is threatening to launch a ground invasion of northern Syria as part of its ongoing assault on Kurdish groups in the area following a deadly bombing in Istanbul on November 13. Turkey is claiming it has killed 184 Kurds in recent attacks on northern Syria and Iraq. Meanwhile, Iran is escalating its own crackdown on Kurdish areas. One Kurdish human rights group estimates 42 people have been killed over the last week. We will have more on I…

The Takeaway: Syria's Kurds turn to US as Turkey threatens ground operation

Plus, a look at Iran's enrichment activities, twin bombings in Jerusalem and the detention of another US citizen in Saudi Arabia.

Kurds In Syria Call For U.S. Help As Turkey Threatens Ground Assault

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