France looks to Russia in Syria as US withdraws
Russia has signaled its role as de facto power broker in the conflict, deploying forces near the border.
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Turkey defiant on Syria operation as US demands ceasefire
“They tell us 'to declare a ceasefire'. We can never declare a ceasefire,” says Erdogan.
Power shift: Who gains in the battle for Syria's northeast?
A summary of what the US withdrawal means for those rushing in and those left behind.
The Kurds have been abandoned and left to die
It is not for the first time that an American ally has suffered such a fate.
US sanctions won’t bite a vulnerable Turkish economy
Sanctions announced on Monday do not match the rhetoric and are seen as minimal by analysts and financial investors.
Russia moves to fill void left by US in northern Syria
Tensions grow within Nato as Turkey defies growing condemnation of its invasion from its Western allies.
US slaps sanctions on Turkey over incursion, demands Syria ceasefire
Trump announces plans to reimpose steel tariffs on Turkey, immediately halt negotiations on a $100 billion trade deal.
Syrian govt steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds
Syrian army has maintained a presence in the Kurdish-controlled cities of Qamishli and Hasakeh.
As options narrow on Syria, Trump prepares to drop sanctions hammer on Turkey
France calls upon EU foreign ministers to demand an arms embargo on Turkey.
World reaction to Turkey's operation in Syria reeks of hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is a part of any foreign policy — the oil to its engine.
Trump tells Pentagon to begin withdrawing remaining troops from Syria
WASHINGTON: The United States is poised to move about 1,000 US troops from northern Syria amid an ongoing Turkish...
Syrian troops sent north to ‘confront’ Turkish attack
"Syrian [...] army units move north to confront Turkish aggression on Syrian territory," says state news agency SANA.
US preparing to withdraw all remaining troops from northern Syria: defence secretary
"SDF are looking to cut a deal with the Syrians and the Russians to counterattack against the Turks in the north.”
Arms embargoes won't stop Turkey's Syria operation: Erdogan
France and Germany had said they were suspending arms exports to Turkey over its offensive in Syria against the YPG.
Trump says he's an 'island of one' on Syria
“We have to bring our great heroes, our great soldiers, we have to bring them home. It's time. It's time,” Trump says.
France, Germany to halt arms exports to Turkey over military offensive in Syria
France wants a meeting of the anti-IS coalition to discuss its next steps in the context of the Turkish actions.
Turkish troops enter Syrian border town
Reports say at least 28 civilians have been killed in Syria and 17 in Turkey
Turkey denies targeting US troops in Syria
"There was no shot fired whatsoever on the US observation post," Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says.
Turkey pounds Syrian border towns, sparking exodus
RAS AIN: Turkey pressed its deadly offensive against Kurdish targets in Syria on Friday as it battled to seize key...
Turkey pounds Syrian border towns, sparking exodus
War monitor says the Turkish forces and their Syrian proxies are deploying air strikes, heavy artillery and rocket fire.
PM Imran assures Erdogan of Pakistan’s support, solidarity over Turkey's Syria operation
Imran Khan says Pakistan "fully understands Turkey’s concerns relating to terrorism".
Nato chief calls on Turkey to show 'restraint' in Syria operation
"While Turkey has serious security concerns, we expect Turkey to act with restraint," says Jens Stoltenberg.
Europeans on UN Security Council call upon Turkey to halt Syria offensive
"We are deeply concerned by the Turkish military operation in northeast Syria," the countries say in a joint statement.
China urges 'respect' of Syria sovereignty as Turkey attacks
Trump on Wednesday called Turkey's incursion into Syria a "bad idea".
Civilians flee Syrian border towns as Turkish warplanes, artillery launch offensive
AKCAKALE: Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria on Wednesday just days...
Turkish army launches push into Syria, air strikes hit border town
The aim is to eliminate what Turkish president Erdogan calls a “terror corridor” on Turkey's southern border.
As US withdraws from northeast Syria, Turkey says will not allow IS to return
"Turkey will also continue to fight against Daesh (IS) and will not allow it to return in any shape and form."
US to withdraw troops as Turkey launches Syria operation: White House
The statement follows US President Donald Trump's phone call with his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.
Overshadowed by larger concerns, Syria gets its moment at UN
The UN is hoping that the recent creation of a committee will put the country on track for a political solution.
Syrian president issues new amnesty, reduces sentences
Death sentences are replaced by life-long terms and life terms with hard labour replaced by 20 years with hard labour.