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IS claims attack on Syria's Raqa, alarming Kurds


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:06 AFP The Islamic State group has claimed a suicide attack on its former Syrian stronghold of Raqa, heightening Kurdish fears of a jihadist resurgence if Turkey goes ahead with a threatened invasion.

Damascus vows to respond to planned Turkish assault


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 11:58 AFP Damascus vowed Wednesday to respond to a planned Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria, saying it condemned Ankara's "hostile intentions."

France's Macron 'very worried' over Turkey operation in Syria: presidency


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 11:44 AFP French President Emmanuel Macron is very worried at the prospect of a Turkish army operation into areas controlled by Kurdish forces in northern Syria, the presidency said on Wednesday.

Damascus vows to respond to planned Turkish assault


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 11:24 AFP Damascus vowed Wednesday to respond to a planned Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria, saying it condemned Ankara's "hostile intentions."

Syria Kurds call up civilians to defend against Turkey


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 08:10 AFP The Kurdish administration in northeastern Syria called up civilians on Wednesday to defend the region against a feared Turkish assault, believed to be imminent.

Syria Kurds call up civilians for defence against Turkey


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 07:22 AFP The Kurdish administration in northeastern Syria called up civilians on Wednesday to defend the region against a feared Turkish assault, believed to be imminent.

Senior Trump ally warns Turkey of 'red line' on Syria


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 04:13 AFP Senior US Republican senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday urgently warned Turkey against sending troops into northern Syria, in the latest of a series of mixed signals from the Trump administration.

Turkey to begin Syria offensive 'shortly' despite mixed US signals


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 03:05 AFP Turkey said Tuesday it would "shortly" begin an offensive into northern Syria as President Donald Trump insisted the United States had not abandoned its Kurdish allies by pulling forces out of the area.

EU concerned at new migrant wave from Turkish operation in Syria


Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 20:31 AFP EU officials discussing migration Tuesday expressed concerns that a threat by Turkey to send its troops into northeast Syria might provoke a new wave of refugees to Europe.

Turkey ready for Syria offensive despite mixed signals from Trump


Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 20:02 AFP Turkey said Tuesday it was ready for an offensive into northern Syria, while President Donald Trump insisted the United States had not abandoned its Kurdish allies by pulling forces out of the area,