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Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 10:47 AFP Syria's Kurds battled to hold off a Turkish invasion on Thursday after air strikes and shelling launched a long-threatened operation that could reshape the country and trigger a humanitarian crisis.

Russia will push for Turkey-Syria 'dialogue' on Kurds: Lavrov


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 10:26 AFP Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that Ankara and Damascus should discuss the issue of Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria directly, calling Turkey's cross-border assault a product of US policies.

Russia will push for Turkey-Syria 'dialogue' on Kurds: Lavrov


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 10:03 AFP Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that Ankara and Damascus should discuss the issue of Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria directly, calling Turkey's cross-border assault a product of US policies.

Iran calls for 'immediate halt' to Turkish Syria offensive


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 09:57 AFP Iran called Thursday for an immediate halt to Turkey's offensive on Kurdish-ruled northeastern Syria, citing concern for the dangers to civilians in the conflict zone.

Russia will push for Turkey-Syria 'dialogue' on Kurds: Lavrov


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 09:53 AFP

China urges 'respect' of Syria sovereignty as Turkey attacks


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 09:31 AFP China said Thursday that Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity "must be respected" after Turkish forces launched a military operation into Kurdish-controlled areas in the country's northeast.

Kurds say repulsed new Turkish ground push


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 08:56 AFP Kurdish forces said they repulsed a fresh Turkish ground attack in northeastern Syria Thursday, a day after Ankara launched a cross-border assault that has drawn international condemnation.

US takes custody of two notorious Islamic State 'Beatles' from Syria Kurds


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 06:34 AFP Two notorious Islamic State jihadists dubbed "The Beatles" who were held by Syrian Kurds are now in US custody and have been moved out of the country, President Donald Trump said early Thursday.

Turkey launches ground offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 03:59 AFP Turkey has launched a broad assault on Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria, with intensive bombardment followed by a ground offensive made possible by the withdrawal of US troops.

US takes custody of two 'high-value' jihadists from Syria Kurds


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 00:26 AFP Two "high-value" jihadists held by Syrian Kurds have been taken into US custody and moved out of the country, a defense official said Wednesday, as reports identified them as notorious British fighters dubbed "The Beatles."