Erdogan accuses West of backing IS

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said the West was breaking promises in Syria, accusing Ankara's partners of backing "terror groups" including Islamic State in the country.

US State Department spokesman Mark Toner called the accusations "ludicrous", saying there was no basis for them.

At least 37 Turkish soldiers have died in Turkey's military operation inside Syria since it was launched in August to back pro-Ankara Syrian fighters battling the IS and Kurdish militia.