Tanks stationed at a Turkish army position near the Oncupinar crossing gate near the town of Kilis fire towards the Syria border, on February 16, 2016 (AFP Photo/Bulent Kilic)
AFP: Russia and Turkey run risk of escalation over Syria
Moscow (AFP) - Turkey and Russia are already waging a proxy war in Syria as Istanbul backs rebels against Syrian government troops supported by Moscow.
But the recent escalation in rhetoric has sharpened fears of a direct confrontation, analysts warn.
The two major players in the Syrian conflict have historic enmities dating back to the 16th century with the first Russo-Turkish wars, and more recently the Crimean War between Russia and the Ottoman Empire backed by Britain and France, in the mid-19th century.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran warns Riyadh against sending troops to Syria.
Saudis resume participation in anti-IS air strikes: US.
Syrian hospitals hit as battlefield grows more chaotic.
Russia presses air blitz in Syria to dictate peace terms.
U.N. envoy discusses ceasefire, aid with Syrian foreign minister: spokesman. UN envoy to meet Syrian officials in cease-fire push.
Iraqi military helicopter crash kills nine.
Americans kidnapped in Iraq last month released.
Turkey shells Kurdish forces in Syria for 4th successive day.
Turkey seeks allies' support for ground operation as Syria war nears border. Turkey urges Syria ground operation, UN prepares aid convoys.
UN warns of famine in besieged Yemeni city.
Russia's Putin met Iran's defense minister in Moscow: TASS cites Kremlin.
Iran reformists, moderates unite ahead of vote.
ASIA
South China Sea takes center stage at U.S.-ASEAN summit.
Obama to make first visit to Vietnam in May.
Obama welcomes 10 Southeast Asian leaders to California summit. Obama to wrap summit with Southeast Asian leaders.
Vietnam PM wants stronger U.S. role in South China Sea.
Afghan leaders urge Taliban to end war.
Afghan Forces move against Islamic State militants in Nangarhar. Dozens of Afghan soldiers and police killed in Helmand.
White House says expects China will support new sanctions on North Korea.
Curfew imposed in Indian Kashmir after 2 killed in protests.
South Korea’s leader has warned that the North Korean regime could ‘collapse’.
China trade figures tumble by double digits in January.
China raps Australia foreign minister ahead of Beijing trip.
AFRICA
U.N. asks Congo to investigate new Central Africa abuse allegations.
Five years after Gaddafi, Libya torn by civil war and battles with Isis.
Senegal's president says will stick to seven-year mandate.
Cameroon forces kill 162 Boko Haram extremists, retake town.
Gloom but also hope for Libya five years after uprising. Stop Islamic State in Libya before it is too late: Former undercover CIA operative.
New Islamic State franchise threatens Egypt.
U.S. denies reports that 1 of its drones crashed in Somalia.
Ugandan candidates make final appeals to voters before election. Ugandan opposition leader says vote will not be free or fair.
EU warns Burundi of more sanctions.
Congo general strike stops most economic activity in capital.
South Africa wants its money after aircraft detained in Zimbabwe.
EUROPE
Ukraine's government survives no-confidence vote.
Poroshenko calls for PM, prosecutor to resign.
Three soldiers reported killed in East Ukraine. Ukraine military reports highest daily death toll since November.
Ukraine and Russia close their borders to foreign truckers.
Unfriendly skies: Turkey prevents Greek PM Tsipras from entering airspace.
EU's East wants plan to seal Greek border if Turkey deal fails.
Police conduct terror raids in Germany and Belgium.
Bosnian police arrest 3 people suspected of war crimes.
Nicolas Sarkozy under investigation over 2012 campaign funds.
AMERICAS
Clinton: Obama likely to pressure GOP with high court pick.
Trump threatens to sue Cruz unless his GOP rival apologizes.
Former US President George W. Bush campaigns for brother Jeb.
Peru still unclear on whether Guzman can run for president.
FDA sets guidelines to protect US blood supply from Zika.
Genes, bugs and radiation: WHO backs new weapons in Zika fight.
US authorizes up to 110 daily flights to Cuba.
Venezuela replaces hardline economic Czar after 1 month.
Pope to visit Mexican state ravaged by brutal drug violence.
Antonin Scalia death: Obama to act after Senate returns next week.
Former U.N. chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali dead at 93: Venezuelan envoy.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Jihadis used armored vehicles in Mali UN base attack.
IS faces budget crunch, killing perks and slashing salaries.
Exclusive: Samples confirm Islamic State used mustard gas in Iraq - diplomat.
Racial profiling seems to be a weapon in Europe’s war on terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global economy shaky and cavalry may not come.
Potential oil output freeze can't stop oil's slide.
Talks about cutting oil output show Russians and Saudis feel the pain.
Oil gives up gains after Saudis and Russia agree output freeze.
Jobs in U.S. aerospace, defense sector seen up 3.2 percent in 2016.
Anglo American sinks to $5.5bn loss.
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