Turkish president says he 'cannot forget' Trump's letter, but says for now mutual 'love and respect' between two leaders prevents him keeping it on agenda

Kurdish forces accuse Turkey of attacking its fighters, civilians despite US-brokered agreement to halt operation to allow Kurds to withdraw

Announcement of 5-day pause of Turkish offensive in Syria doesn't address how US will monitor Kurdish withdrawal, ensure IS prisoners remain in custody

Amnesty International alleges that Turkish military and allied rebels have carried out 'summary killings and unlawful attacks' in Kurdish areas

US vice president shares tense handshake with Turkish leader before urging him to halt offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria

After the speaker of the House tells the president that: 'All roads with you lead to Putin,' Trump calls her 'a third-rate politician,' before Democrats storm out of meeting

US Secretary of State will arrive in Israel on Friday after talks in Ankara aimed at achieving ceasefire in Turkish invasion of northern Syria; talks to also focus on Iran

Moscow has moved quickly to entrench its leadership role and fill void after Trump ordered pullout of American forces that had been protecting Kurdish-controlled areas

Senior administration official pushes back against criticism that troop pullout will embolden adversaries, says no change in policy on Iran

Resolution passes 354-60 with bipartisan support, calls for White House to formulate plan to ensure 'enduring defeat' of Islamic State