President Barack Obama plans some intense Mideast diplomacy this month and next, welcoming leaders of Turkey, Jordan and two Gulf states for Oval Office talks on Syria and broader developments in the Mideast.

The White House said President Obama will welcome Turkey’s prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks on May 16.

The two men established a close personal and working relationship in Obama’s first term, which has carried over into Obama’s second term as they grapple … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict