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Senator Graham 'hopeful' for strategic US-Turkey relationship

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed hope for a more strategic relationship between Ankara and Washington after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York.

Tariffs: Donald Trump’s weapon of choice

The US president has imposed tariffs on Mexico to punish the country for failing to stop the flow of migrants towards the US border. It’s a tactic he uses frequently to pressure rivals.

A fresh look at US-Turkey relations

Is the US finally taking Turkish concerns and regional interests into account?

New York prosecutor withdraws appeal to extend sentence of Halkbank exec

The New York prosecutor's office had been asked by the court to present details of its appeal by December 6 but the appeal to extend Hakan Atilla's sentence had later been withdrawn meaning he will serve no longer than 32 months in prison.

Has pastor Brunson's release helped thaw US-Turkey relations?

In what appeared to be a rare instance of diplomatic camaraderie between Ankara and Washington, some constructive rhetoric was exchanged in October. But major disagreements continue to cast a shadow over future ties.

Turkey lifts sanctions on US officials matching Washington's move

The US removed Turkey's Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul and Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu from the Global Magnitsky Act sanctions list, according to the Treasury Department website. The sanctions were over the detention of an American pastor.

Key events in US pastor Brunson case

Evangelical pastor Andrew Craig Brunson, who was arrested by Turkish authorities in 2016 on charges of espionage and links with terror groups, released by Turkish court.

US pastor back in court in Turkey

Andrew Craig Brunson – a US pastor who is at the centre of a diplomatic row between Ankara and Washington – is under arrest on charges of espionage and for his alleged links to the PKK and Fetullah Terror Organisation, charges he denies.

Erdogan says fate of US pastor Brunson is in the hands of courts

US pastor Andrew Brunson’s trial resumes on Friday, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has faith in the court's ruling.

Erdogan says Turkey-US deal on Syria's Manbij 'not dead'

The Turkish president's remarks come after Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted saying that joint training of US and Turkish soldiers for patrols in Manbij had begun.

How lobbyists in DC are convincing US politicians to harm Turkey

Lobbyists with ties to the Republican party in the US have made efforts to sway US foreign policy negatively against Turkey.

Turkey and US train for joint patrols in Syria's Manbij

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the United States is currently working with trainers and it would be followed by a few weeks of training with Turkish troops before the joint patrols start.