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Regime returns to northeast Syria to halt Turkey assault on Kurds


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 18:52 AFP The Syrian regime deployed troops near the Turkish border and entered a key city Monday to contain Ankara's deadly offensive against the Kurds, stepping in for US forces due to begin a controversial withdrawal.

In one fell swoop, Trump throws US goals in Syria into disarray


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 18:04 AFP Since the outbreak of Syria's brutal civil war, the United States has stated several objectives -- destroying Islamic State extremists, easing from power President Bashar al-Assad and limiting Iran's influence.

Syrian government troops enter key northern city of Manbij: state media


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 17:59 AFP Syrian regime troops entered the key Syrian city of Manbij, state news agency SANA said Monday, after Damascus deployed troops to the country's north to contain a days-long Turkish offensive.

EU condemns Turkey over Syria, but no formal arms ban


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 17:12 AFP The EU on Monday condemned Turkey's assault on Kurdish forces in northern Syria but stopped short of imposing the formal arms embargo some countries have urged.

CORRECTED: For Syria Kurds, the end of autonomy?


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 16:16 AFP After years of working towards autonomy, Syria's Kurds have been dropped by their US ally and forced to call in the Damascus regime to stem a six-day Turkish offensive.

EU agrees sanctions framework for Turkey Cyprus drilling


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 15:58 AFP The EU on Monday opened the way to sanctions over Turkey's controversial drilling for hydrocarbons off Cyprus, approving a legal framework to target those involved.

Syria regime steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 15:56 AFP The Syrian regime sent troops towards the Turkish border Monday to contain Ankara's deadly offensive against the Kurds, stepping in for US forces due to begin a controversial withdrawal.

North Cyprus head stands firm in row over Turkey criticism


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 15:54 AFP The leader of breakaway northern Cyprus, Mustafa Akinci, stood firm in the face of calls to resign on Monday after criticising Turkey's military offensive in Syria.

EU condemns Turkey over Syria, but no formal arms ban


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 15:43 AFP The EU on Monday condemned Turkey's assault on Kurdish forces in northern Syria but stopped short of imposing a formal arms embargo, as urged by some countries.

Turkish forces in Syria have displaced 160,000 civilians: UN


Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 15:09 AFP The Turkish military offensive in Syria has displaced at least 160,000 civilians, the UN secretary general said Monday in a statement urging an "immediate de-escalation."