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.

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,

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 18:59 AFP — Turkey on Tuesday sent more armoured vehicles to the border with Syria, an AFP correspondent said, after the defence ministry said Ankara was ready for a cross-border offensive.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 17:44 AFP — Donald Trump won the presidency with vows to take a new approach on the world stage and end America's "endless wars."

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 17:24 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 who would be targeted in the assault.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 15:17 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 who would be targeted in the assault.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 13:40 AFP — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US has not "abandoned" its Kurdish allies inside Syria, continuing to give a mixed message to Turkey.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 13:13 AFP — President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States has not "abandoned the Kurds" with his decision seemingly giving the green light for Turkey to attack Kurdish militias inside Syria.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 13:07 AFP — Britain on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" by Turkey's plans to target Kurdish militants in northern Syria, telling Ankara it would not support the move.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 , 12:59 AFP —