U.S. lawmakers to keep up Turkey sanctions push despite ceasefire

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday they would keep up their push for tougher sanctions on Turkey over its offensive in Syria despite the announcement of a five-day ceasefire. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen announced legislation that would impose "crippling" sanctions on the government in Ankara shortly before U.S

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