Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 20:07 AFP — The United States said Monday it was appalled and seeking more information after accounts that pro-Turkish fighters in Syria have summarily executed civilians including a female Kurdish politician.

Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 20:01 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.