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Turkish air strikes hit northeast Syria near border: monitor


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 14:26 AFP Turkish air strikes hit a border area in northeast Syria on Wednesday, a war monitor said moments after Ankara announced the start of an operation against Syria's Kurds.

EU urges Turkey to halt Syria offensive, won't pay for 'safe zone'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 14:20 AFP EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday demanded Turkey halt its military operation against Kurdish militants in northern Syria, telling Ankara the bloc would not pay for any so-called "safe zone" that might be created.

Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurds


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 14:10 AFP Turkey launched an assault on Kurdish positions in northern Syria on Wednesday with air strikes and explosions reported near the border.

Turkish operation against Syrian Kurds has begun: Erdogan


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 13:24 AFP The Turkish operation against Kurdish militants in northern Syria has begun, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

Syria Kurds urge Russia to facilitate 'dialogue' with Damascus


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 13:14 AFP Syrian Kurds on Wednesday called on Damascus ally Moscow to facilitate "dialogue" with the regime, following threats of a Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria.

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


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 13:14 AFP US President Donald Trump said Wednesday 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 urge Russia to facilitate 'dialogue' with Damascus


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:30 AFP Syrian Kurds on Wednesday called on Damascus ally Moscow to facilitate "dialogue" with the regime, following threats of a Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria.

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.