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Pence Says Turkey Has Agreed To Suspend Its Incursion Into Syria

By Merrit Kennedy • Oct 17, 2019

Updated at 5:49 p.m. ET

U.S. Vice President Pence says he has brokered a cease-fire deal with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to suspend the Turkish incursion into northern Syria, targeting Kurdish forces. However, minutes later, the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that he did not consider it a cease-fire.

Gillibrand town hall meeting centers on Trump

By Mike Desmond • Oct 10, 2019

Presidential impeachment dominated a town hall meeting Wednesday at the Buffalo Irish Center, called by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. She is back at home, after being tied up most of this year in her unsuccessful race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

It was a turkey of a spring - and it's gobbled up the number of birds

By Mike Desmond • May 9, 2018

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

If you think you hated the cold, wet spring, think about mama turkey who has to keep her chicks warm and dodge the growing number of predators out there looking for a quick meal.

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WBFO's Mike Desmond reports

Turkish man living in WNY describes human rights violations in his country

By Eileen Buckley • Feb 12, 2018

A man who fled Turkey last September is sharing his story of the human rights violations in his country. WBFO's senior reporter says he now lives in Rochester, but does not want to reveal his name. This man told us he did not want to be identified. However, he wants you to hear his voice and comments to understand why there is so much unrest in Turkey.

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WBFO's senior reporter says a man who fled from Turkey now lives in Rochester, but does not want to reveal his name.

Thanksgiving dinner to cost less this year, survey finds

By Khalid Terrell & Terra Harter • Nov 20, 2017

This year’s Thanksgiving meal will cost a little less, according to a new report. A survey released by the New York Farm Bureau shows the average holiday dinner will cost $44.74, which is $1.89 less than last year.

Food safety a concern in preparing Thanksgiving dinner

By Tony Callens • Nov 23, 2016

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the biggest meals people cook each year. With it come challenges in preparing the food.

Turkey's President Reasserts Control After Coup Attempt Unravels

By Rebecca Hersher • Jul 15, 2016

Updated at 10:00 am:

A coup attempt by factions in the Turkish military crumbled Saturday as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his way to Istanbul and his government began reestablishing control after a long night of widespread violence.

"The people have taken to the streets and voiced their support for democracy," the acting head of the military, Gen. Umit Dundar, said at a news conference Saturday. "The nation will never forget this betrayal."

Higgins, Gillibrand speak on Syria

By Chris Jamele • Oct 3, 2015

Congressman Brian Higgins was in Buffalo yesterday talking about developments in the Middle East.

Chautauqua Preview: Turkey as Model for Middle East

By Mark Scott • Aug 12, 2013

It's been a turbulent summer in Turkey. Protests there turned violent in June. While the turmoil has eased, Turkey's ongoing problems will be explored this week at the Chautauqua Institution. WBFO's Mark Scott has our Chautauqua Preview.