The United States and Turkey have vowed to work together to avoid a potential military confrontation in Syria and to step back from the brink of a collapse in ties between the two NATO allies. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wrapped up his six-day tour of the Middle East on Friday, amid escalating tensions in the region over the fighting in northern Syria. VOA’s Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from the State Department.
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