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Turkey Assault in NE Syria Displaces 300,000: Monitor
Theglobepost - 2019-10-17 21:44Turkey agrees with U.S. to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw
Reuters - 2019-10-17 21:10Turkey agreed on Thursday to pause its offensive in Syria for five days to let Kurdish forces withdraw from a "safe zone" Ankara had sought to capture, in a deal hailed by Washington but which Turkish leaders cast as a complete victory. ...
GUE/NGL to call for establishment of no-fly zone over NE Syria
The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL) has repeatedly condemned Turkey's illegal assault on Northern Syria. ...
Pence Announces Cease-fire in Turkish Assault in Syria | Voice of America - English
Voanews - 2019-10-17 20:11What's driving Turkey’s Syrian fighters' brutal assault on the Kurds - Syria - Haaretz.com
Haaretz - 2019-10-17 18:23Malta's Kurdish community to protest Turkish assault on Rojava
Timesofmalta - 2019-10-17 18:06Trump announces sanctions over Turkey’s assault on Syrian Kurds — National Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Bangordailynews - 2019-10-17 17:31Turkey-Syria offensive: Turkish president Erdogan branded ‘assassin’ as assault continues | World | News | Express.co.uk
Express - 2019-10-17 16:46Turkey's assault in Syria is a boon for Erdogan. Here's why - CNN
CNN - 2019-10-17 16:33Turkey assault in NE Syria displaced 300,000: monitor
France24 - 2019-10-17 09:42Trump orders sanctions on Turkey over Kurdish assault as US scrambles for Syria exit | 1 NEWS NOW | TVNZ
TVNZ - 2019-10-17 07:48Pence's mission to Turkey could be his most significant yet
Washington Times - 2019-10-17 06:02WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence departs for Turkey to undertake arguably his most significant mission yet, seeking to halt a weeklong assault on Syrian Kurds begun after President Donald Trump withdrew U.S. forces from northern Syria. Pence w ...
Trump downplays Turkey's assault in Syria, touts sanctions over fighting
Reuters - 2019-10-17 01:37U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the crisis in Syria touched off by Turkey's incursion against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces, saying the conflict was between Turkey and Syria and that it was up to the countries there to work it out. ...
Turkey’s Assault in Syria Threatens the Growing Kurdish ... | Christianity Today
Christianitytoday - 2019-10-17 00:45U.N. Security Council concerned about northeast Syria, U.S., China, Europeans urge ceasefire
Reuters - 2019-10-16 21:19The United Nations Security Council voiced concern on Wednesday over the risks of a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in northeast Syria and the escape of Islamic State fighters, but made no reference to a Turkish assault on U.S.-allied Syrian K ...
U.N. Security Council concerned by situation in northeast Syria, U.S. urges ceasefire
Reuters - 2019-10-16 19:59The U.N. Security Council voiced concern on Wednesday over the risks of a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in northeast Syria and the escape of Islamic State fighters, but made no reference to a Turkish assault on Syrian Kurdish militia in the ...
Turkish Offensive on NE Syria “Not Our Problem”: Trump
BAS News - 2019-10-16 19:38ERBIL — US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the ongoing Turkish military assault on the north east Syria is not Washington’s problem. “If Turkey goes into Syria it is between Turkey and Syria. It’s not our problem,” he said during a meeting ...
U.N. Security Council concerned by situation in northeast Syria
Reuters - 2019-10-16 19:15The U.N. Security Council said on Wednesday it was concerned by the risks of a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in northeast Syria and the escape of Islamic State fighters, but made no reference to a Turkish assault on Syrian Kurdish militia in ...
Trump downplays Turkey's assault in Syria, says sanctions better than fighting
Reuters - 2019-10-16 18:16President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the crisis in Syria touched off by Turkey's incursion against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces, saying the conflict was between Turkey and Syria and that it was "fine" for Russia to help Damascus. ...
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Yahoo - 2019-10-16 17:31Turkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fighting
KBTX - 2019-10-16 14:35Turkish assault on Syrian Kurds weakens Iraq’s divided Kurds
E-Kurd - 2019-10-16 14:26HEWLÊR-Erbil, Iraq’s Kurdistan region,— A Turkish border offensive against Kurdish forces in Syrian Kurdistan will further weaken Iraq’s divided Kurds next door and embolden regional rivals who have one thing in common – they want no Kurdish state. The a ...
Trump national security adviser jets to Turkey in bid to halt assault - Reuters
Reuters - 2019-10-16 14:12Turkey detains four Kurdish mayors in dawn raids
The HDP said 151 of its members, including district officials, had been detained over the past week since Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies launched the assault. ...
Russian forces move to fill vacuum left by U.S. troops in Northern Syria
NBC News - 2019-10-16 02:26Russia announced today its military units are patrolling areas in Northern Syria, a major sign that Moscow is moving to fill the void left by the withdrawal of U.S. troops as Turkey continues its assault on Kurds in the region. ...
Israel needs to learn lesson from Turkish assault on Kurds
Al Monitor - 2019-10-16 01:08As war map shifts once more, fleeing Syrians face tough choices
Reuters - 2019-10-16 00:14Driven from his hometown in northeast Syria as bombs rained down in a Turkish assault, a Kurdish father worried for his toddler son, who was ill, and accused America of betraying the Kurds in the region. ...
Syria regime steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds
Bangkokpost - 2019-10-15 23:18Turkish assault in Syria weakens Iraq Kurds, strengthens regional powers
Reuters - 2019-10-15 20:09A Turkish border offensive against Syrian Kurdish forces will further weaken Iraq's divided Kurds next door and embolden regional rivals who have one thing in common - they want no Kurdish state. ...
Turkey ramps up Syria assault on Kurdish forces, US troops come under fire
France24 - 2019-10-15 20:03Trump ready to 'swiftly destroy' Turkey's economy
New Zealand Herald - 2019-10-15 19:24Targeting Turkey's economy, President Donald Trump has announced sanctions aimed at restraining the Turks' assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria ? an assault Turkey began after Mr Trump ... ...
Turkish assault in Syria weakens Iraq Kurds, strengthens regional powers - Reuters
Reuters - 2019-10-15 17:16Turkey Steps Up Assault on Syria Kurds Defying Sanctions Threats
Courthousenews - 2019-10-15 16:02Could Trump's Syria withdrawal be the end of his presidency?
CBS News - 2019-10-15 15:21CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria and the country's assault on U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters. ...
The Latest: Syrian army enters Manbij, Turks prepare assault
Washington Post - 2019-10-15 12:13The Latest: Syrian state media says government forces have entered the center of the once Kurdish-held northern town of Manbij and raised the national flag ...
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Cbsnews - 2019-10-15 09:42Turkey steps up assault on Syria Kurds defying sanctions threats
France24 - 2019-10-15 09:20Trump to impose new sanctions on Turkey after Syria assault
CBS News - 2019-10-15 08:25President Trump says he will impose new sanctions on Turkey for its assault on Kurds in northern Syria. New York Times congressional correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to di ...
Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, threatens its economy
Seattle Times - 2019-10-15 07:49WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria — an assault Turkey began after Trump announced he was moving U.S. troops out ...
Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, threatens its economy
Washington Times - 2019-10-15 06:53WASHINGTON (AP) - Targeting Turkey's economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions aimed at restraining the Turks' assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria - an assault Turkey began after Trump announced he was moving U.S. troops out ...
Trump orders Turkey sanctions; US scrambles for Syria exit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions Monday aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria — an assault Turkey began after Trump announced he was moving U.S. tro ...
Scrambling after U.S. pullout, Europeans fear security peril from Turkish assault on Kurds
Seattle Times - 2019-10-15 03:19BRUSSELS – European leaders said Monday that they were facing a direct security threat as a result of Turkey’s assault on Kurdish positions in Syria, as France scrambled to protect its troops inside the country, Belgium warned that it could face terroris ...
Turkey steps up assault on Syria Kurds defying sanctions threats
Yahoo - 2019-10-15 02:37Syria regime steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds - Taipei Times
Taipeitimes - 2019-10-15 00:33Kurds Turn to Bashar al-Assad for Protection as U.S. Abandons Former Allies to Turkish Assault | Democracy Now!
Democracynow - 2019-10-15 00:24Turkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fighting
WFXG - 2019-10-14 23:48Amid Turkish push, displaced Arab Syrians eye return to homeland
Al Jazeera - 2019-10-14 20:02Ankara's cross-border assault on Kurdish fighters raises hopes of return home for Arab Syrians displaced in Turkey. ...
EU ‘has no magic powers’ to stop Turkey offensive against Syrian Kurds
E-Kurd - 2019-10-14 17:27LUXEMBOURG,— EU foreign ministers on Monday voiced concern and condemnation at Turkey’s assault on Kurdish forces in Syrian Kurdistan (northern Syria), but warned their options for coordinated action across the bloc were limited. Several European countri ...
Turkey's Erdogan signals imminent assault on Syrian-Kurdish held city of Manbij, in sixth day of Turkish offensive - ABC 36 News
WTVQ - 2019-10-14 17:13Syrian regime steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds
E-Kurd - 2019-10-14 16:01Tel Tamr, Syrian Kurdistan,— The Syrian regime sent troops towards the Turkish border on Monday to contain Ankara’s deadly offensive against the Kurds, stepping in for US forces due to begin a controversial withdrawal. Outgunned and without US protection ...
US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria
Fox19 - 2019-10-14 15:33Syria regime steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds
Yahoo - 2019-10-14 14:14Turkey pounds Syrian border towns on 3rd day of assault on Kurds, sparks exodus | The Times of Israel
Timesofisrael - 2019-10-14 14:07US denies giving green-light for Turkish assault on Kurds | Newshub
Newshub - 2019-10-14 13:44Syria government steps in to halt Turkish assault on Kurds - CNA
Channelnewsasia - 2019-10-14 13:4410/13: CBS Evening News
CBS News - 2019-10-14 13:29Turkey steps up its assault on U.S. backed Kurdish fighters. Elizabeth Warren is gaining support as Joe Biden is losing ground. ...
Europeans warn of security peril from Turkey’s assault on Kurds in Syria
Washington Post - 2019-10-14 12:12France was scrambling to protect its troops amid frustration with Washington’s abrupt pullout. ...
Turkey’s Erdogan signals imminent assault on Syrian-Kurdish held city of Manbij, in sixth day of Turkish offensive
Washington Post - 2019-10-14 10:47Turkey’s Erdogan signals imminent assault on Syrian-Kurdish held city of Manbij, in sixth day of Turkish offensive ...
Turkey's Assault on Kurds Spurs International Protests
Courthousenews - 2019-10-14 09:26Turkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fighting
WIBW - 2019-10-14 08:43Trump orders troops out of northern Syria; Islamic State families flee camps and Kurds strike deal with Syria
Los Angeles Times - 2019-10-14 06:06Defense Secretary Mark Esper says President Trump has ordered U.S. troops to leave northern Syria and stay out of Turkey's assault on the Kurds. ...
Turkish Assault In Northern Syria Prompts Concerns Of A New Humanitarian Crisis | KERA News
Keranews - 2019-10-14 02:04Turkey and proxies advance deep into Syrian Kurdistan
QAMISHLO, Syrian Kurdistan,— Turkish forces and their proxies pushed deep into the Kurdish region in northern Syria on Sunday, moving closer to completing their assault’s initial phase, while Washington announced it was pulling out 1,000 troops from the ...
Anwar Gargash condemns Turkey's Syria assault that 'will certainly result in a humanitarian crisis' - The National
Thenational - 2019-10-13 23:32Heavy fighting as Syria Kurds hold off Turkish assault
Bangkokpost - 2019-10-13 23:08Turkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fighting
Nbc11news - 2019-10-13 22:36US pulls troops out of northeast Syria as Turkey assault intensifies
Irishtimes - 2019-10-13 21:09Turkey Syria offensive: Heavy fighting on second day of assault | RNZ News
RNZ - 2019-10-13 20:11Trump orders US troops out of northern Syria as Turkish assault continues | World news | The Guardian
The Guardian - 2019-10-13 18:23Heavy fighting as Syria Kurds hold off Turkish assault
Yahoo - 2019-10-13 17:54Turkey Opens Ground Assault on Syria's Kurds; US Republicans Turn on Trump | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner.com
Algemeiner - 2019-10-13 16:32Kurds on the Run as Turkish Assault Enters Second Day | Trending
Pjmedia - 2019-10-13 16:15
Turkey opens ground assault on Syria’s Kurds; US Republicans turn on Trump - Post Courier
Postcourier - 2019-10-13 16:07Thousands flee fighting as Turkey presses Syria assault | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Reviewjournal - 2019-10-13 16:02
Thousands of Kurds flee Turkish assault as death toll mounts | Mena – Gulf News
Gulfnews - 2019-10-13 15:57
Turkey Opens Ground Assault on Syria's Kurds; U.S. Republicans Turn on Trump
IJR - 2019-10-13 15:30David Blaine under investigation for sexual assault - CNN
CNN - 2019-10-13 15:14
Humanitarian crisis looms as Turkey presses Syrian assault, forcing tens of thousands to flee | The Japan Times
Japantimes - 2019-10-13 14:57U.S. warns Turkey of 'consequences' over Syria assault as U.N. Security Council meets - Reuters
Reuters - 2019-10-13 14:43Turkey pounds north Syrian Kurds in second day of assault as thousands of civilians flee the region - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
ABC - 2019-10-13 14:07EU countries halt arms exports to Turkey over assault on Syrian Kurds
E-Kurd - 2019-10-13 11:17PARIS,— France and Germany on Saturday suspended arms exports to Turkey over its offensive into Syria against Kurdish fighters in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava), as protesters denounced Ankara at rallies in several European cities. Turkish soldiers on Wednesd ...
Thousands in Europe march against Turkey’s offensive in Syrian Kurdistan
E-Kurd - 2019-10-13 09:51PARIS,— Thousands of people, some shouting “Erdogan terrorist”, took to the streets of Paris and other European cities on Saturday in protest at the Turkish assault on Kurds in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava). Protesters marching under the Kurdish green, red a ...
Turkey denies targeting US outpost in Syria assault - Taipei Times
Taipeitimes - 2019-10-13 08:41
Marianas Variety - Turkey opens ground assault on Syria’s Kurds; US Republicans turn on Trump
Mvariety - 2019-10-12 23:44Kurds rally in thousands in Europe against Turkish assault on Syria Protests have been held in Paris and Athens with further demonstrations planned in London October 13, 2019
The National AE - 2019-10-12 23:14Betrayal on the border: Kurds fear future as Turkish assault intensifies | World news | The Guardian
The Guardian - 2019-10-12 21:51Germany bans exports of arms to Turkey
Reuters - 2019-10-12 20:33Germany has banned arms exports to Turkey over its assault against Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, a foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday. ...
Furious with Turkey, EU threatens sanctions, arms embargo
Kathimerini - 2019-10-12 18:39has stepped up its air and artillery strikes on Kurdish militia in northeast Syria, escalating... says the aim of its assault in Syria is to defeat the Kurdish YPG militia, which it sees as linked to militant Kurdish separatists in Turkey. It says it want ...
Turkey risks new low with US over Syria Kurd assault
France24 - 2019-10-12 16:40Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurds | DD News
Ddinews - 2019-10-12 14:13Syrian Kurdish City Hit by Islamic State Car Bomb, Turkish Airstrikes, Ground Assault | Voice of America - English
Voanews - 2019-10-12 13:12
Trump: US doesn't 'endorse' Turkey's assault on Syria - The Mainichi
Mainichi - 2019-10-12 11:59Turkey Opens Ground Assault on Syria’s Kurdish Militia, Deaths Reported
Theepochtimes - 2019-10-12 09:27How Turkey's assault on Syrian Kurds will impact the region
CGTN - 2019-10-12 07:48Turkey opens ground assault on Syria's Kurds; US Republicans turn on Trump
Thehimalayantimes - 2019-10-12 07:46
