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Iraqi Kurds turn to Zoroastrianism as faith, identity entwine


Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 , 01:52 AFP In a ceremony at an ancient, ruined temple in northern Iraq, Faiza Fuad joined a growing number of Kurds who are leaving Islam to embrace the faith of their ancestors -- Zoroastrianism.

Russia, Turkey reach 'historic' deal on Syria border


Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 , 00:27 AFP Russia and Turkey have agreed to ensure Kurdish forces withdraw from areas close to Syria's border with Turkey and to launch joint patrols, in a deal hailed as "historic" by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

US says it counts on Turkey, Kurds to fight an IS resurgence


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 23:16 AFP The United States is counting on Turkey and Kurdish fighters to fight off any resurgence of the Islamic State jihadist group in northern Syria, a senior US official said Tuesday.

Turkey says 'no need' to restart Syria offensive after deadline expires


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 22:53 AFP Turkey said on Wednesday there was "no need" to restart its offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria, saying that it had been informed by the US that their withdrawal from the border areas had been "completed".

Turkey says 'no need' to restart Syria offensive after deadline expires


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 22:27 AFP Turkey said on Wednesday there was "no need" to restart its offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria, saying that it had been informed by the US that their withdrawal from the border areas had been "completed".

US tells Turkey that Syrian Kurdish forces withdrawal is 'completed': Ankara


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 22:18 AFP

Russia, Turkey reach 'historic' deal on Syria border


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 20:36 AFP Russia and Turkey agreed on Tuesday to ensure Kurdish forces withdraw from areas close to Syria's border with Turkey and to launch joint patrols, in a deal hailed as "historic" by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Russia, Turkey reach 'historic' deal on Syria border


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 19:43 AFP Russia and Turkey agreed on Tuesday to ensure Kurdish forces withdraw from areas close to Syria's border with Turkey and to launch joint patrols, in a deal hailed as "historic" by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

US troops exiting Syria to stay 'temporarily' in Iraq: Esper


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 19:33 AFP The American troops withdrawing from Syria will stay in Iraq "temporarily" before returning to the United States, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday.

Key developments in Turkey's offensive in Syria


Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 , 19:33 AFP Here are the key developments in Turkey's deadly offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria since it began on October 9: