US airstrikes continue against Islamic State fighters attacking the Syrian border city of Kobani, the US government is urging Turkish leaders to do more to help their besieged neighbors.
Turkish officials are meeting with Washington leaders for talks on how they can contribute to the coalition against Islamic insurgents - but Turkey wants to take action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as well.
But for the US, the priority is degrading and destroying ISIS.
US State Department Spokesmerson Jen Psaki:
IN: "Our objective..."
OUT: "Including Turkey."
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US State Department Spokesmerson Jen Psaki says there are a variety of ways Turkey can help the effort against the Islamic State.
IN: "To be..."
OUT: "can contribute."
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