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Turkish-US tension builds as Syria talks founder

US national security adviser John Bolton left Ankara without a deal in hand that would protect Washington's allies from harm after the United States withdraws most of its troops from Syria.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) as he arrives at a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, January 8, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas - RC1CE33DB120
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets members of parliament from his ruling Justice and Developmen Party as he arrives at a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Jan. 8, 2019. — REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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