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US says ‘does not endorse’ Turkish offensive, calls war on Syria ‘a bad idea’
Oct 10, 2019 03:53The United States says it “does not endorse” Turkey’s war against Kurds in northern Syria, calling the military offensive “a bad idea.”
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Civilians flee Syrian border towns as Turkish offensive kicks off
Oct 10, 2019 03:45Syrians fled on foot and by car from border towns as Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria on Wednesday (October 9), a news agency reported.
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Iran parliament speaker cancels Istanbul visit over Turkey's Syria offensive
Oct 10, 2019 03:40Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has cancelled his pre-planned trip to the Turkish city of Istanbul after Ankara announced the beginning of its military offensive against Kurds in northern Syria.
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Iran: Army tests combat readiness with surprise drills near Turkey border
Oct 09, 2019 13:19Iran's Army has kicked off unannounced military drills near the border with Turkey to test the rapid deployment of its forces in various conflict scenarios, says a top general.
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Russia calls for dialogue between Syrian government and Kurds
Oct 09, 2019 08:46Russia has called for dialogue between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces controlling northern Syria amid Washington’s green light for Ankara’s upcoming military operation against the Kurdish forces.
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Turkey determined to invade northern Syria regardless of possible costs: VP
Oct 09, 2019 08:44Turkey says it is willing to press ahead with its planned invasion of northern Syria regardless of the possible consequences, dismissing growing international calls to halt the imminent military operation.
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Trump’s withdrawal decision leaves Britain’s Syria policy in disarray
Oct 08, 2019 11:37US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw American military forces from the Syria-Turkey border has caught everyone by surprise, including the UK, which counts as one of America’s strongest allies.
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Turkey assures Iran its operation in northern Syria is 'temporary'
Oct 08, 2019 09:32Turkey's foreign minister has assured his Iranian counterpart that Ankara's military operation in northern Syria, which began on Monday night, is a temporary one.
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If Turkey acts 'off limits,' Trump says will 'obliterate' its economy
Oct 08, 2019 07:04US President Donald Trump has threatened to "obliterate" Turkey's economy if Ankara does anything that he considers to be "off limits" in Syria.
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US president defends decision to allow Turkey to attack Syria
Oct 08, 2019 06:33US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to let Turkey attack Kurdish militants in Syria by withdrawing American forces from the north of the war-ravaged country.