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Trump: US going into Middle East was 'worst decision ever'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:28 AFP US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US military becoming involved in the Middle East was the "worst decision ever made" and that he was ensuring the safe return of troops.

Syria Kurds brace for Turkish invasion


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:26 AFP Syria's Kurds called up civilians on Wednesday to defend against a Turkish assault feared to be imminent despite President Donald Trump's insistence the United States has not abandoned its Kurdish allies.

Tens of thousands of Syrian fighters mobilised by Turkey


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:18 AFP Tens of thousands of Syrian proxy fighters have been mobilised to take part in a Turkish offensive that appeared imminent on Wednesday against Kurdish forces in Syria, a spokesman said.

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


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:10 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, his office said Wednesday.

Erdogan tells Putin Syria offensive will bring 'peace, stability'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:10 AFP Turkey's planned military offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria will help bring "peace and stability", President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

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.