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    Russia military units are patrolling areas in Northern , 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. reports for .

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    15 hours ago

    Trump administration officials are working overtime to say he never gave the green light to this disastrous gift to ISIS, Russia, and Iran. I don’t envy them. But it’s demonstrably false:

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  3. 10 hours ago

    US officials monitoring events in Syria feel terrible at what's happening to their allies the Kurds. A Kurdish official told me he understands US troops have to obey their orders to leave, and even now, appreciates the US troops who stood by the Kurds. It was very dignified.

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  4. 11 hours ago

    This is a shocking dynamic that history will not forget. The Kurds say they are facing ethnic cleansing by a NATO country, Turkey, as US forces nearby have NO ORDERS TO HELP, only orders to defend themselves and leave Northern Syria.

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  5. 11 hours ago

    The commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, Mazlum Kobane, told me the Kurds are facing a campaign of “ethnic cleansing” by Turkey and its radical militias. The Kurds estimate ¼ million people have already left border towns. UN says 160,000. Whatever the number, it’s growing fast.

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    20 hours ago

    Breaking overnight: The Turkish military's offensive has now entered its seventh day, and now, President Trump is calling for a cease-fire and announcing new sanctions against Turkey. But so far, the assault has only escalated. reports from northern Syria.

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  7. 19 hours ago

    What a great honor. Thank you ! News is a team sport, so a special congratulations to everyone who made this possible.

    Honored to have won a award for our coverage of 's overseas influence campaigns. Unfortunately couldn't be at the ceremony yesterday, as he's covering developments in Syria.
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    Oct 14

    For U.S. soldiers, ‘it’s a dagger to the heart’ to abandon the Kurds

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  9. Oct 14

    Seems Trump administration didn't like that the Kurds made a deal with Assad, and now pushing for a peace deal with Turkey. But it was predictable. Kurds were getting killed. In war, always rapid developments and surprises, but this seems like winging it.

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  10. Oct 14

    So story keeps developing. Administration wants to play peacemaker. Can't hurt. Could help a great deal, if it works. Timing critical. Facts on the ground changing quickly.

    Vice President Pence says President Trump spoke to President Erdogan today. Says the US wants Turkey to stop the invasion and begin an immediate cease fire.
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  11. Oct 14

    Of course the US should not be addicted to 'endless wars.' But to be clear, the Syria mission was not Iraq or Afghanistan (still ongoing). Very few US troops. Very few US casualties. Defeated ISIS state. Leaving chaos.

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  12. Oct 14

    The borders of the Middle East are being redrawn. Turkey is grabbing a piece of Syria. The Kurds and Syrian army, now aligned, are fighting to hold on to what they can. As President Trump says whatever happens, happens, not America’s problem. What will happen is many will die.

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  13. Oct 14

    President Trump is saying ‘let the people in the Middle East fight it out, we don’t care.’ What kind of message is that? They are fighting this land grab in Syria right now BECAUSE President Trump created a vacuum by ordering troops out without a plan, or even warning our allies.

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    Oct 14

    Turkey’s military offensive in Syria is being helped by former members of ISIS and al Qaeda, according to US officials. joins us from northern Syria with the latest.

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  15. Oct 13

    And don’t forget pls at 10pm est. this story.

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    . is tonight 10pm ET, Trump & : Fact and Fiction only on
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  16. Oct 13

    Facing possible ethnic cleansing from Turkey and its extremist militias the Kurds have called on Syria’s President Assad to deploy to save them. It is the end of the autonomous zone the Kurds have called Rojava.

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  17. Oct 13

    Kurdish forces just called for Syrian army to take control of Turkish border. Looks like the end of the Kurds mini-state protected by the United States.

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  18. Oct 13

    US official - the situation on the ground is deteriorating rapidly in Syria. Extremist Turkish proxies have advanced. US Forces at risk of being isolated. increased risk of confrontation between Turkish proxies and US Forces unless Turkey halts their advance immediately.

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  19. Oct 13

    Urgent: US official - the situation on the ground is deteriorating rapidly in Syria. Extremist Turkish proxies have advanced. US Forces at risk of being isolated. increased risk of confrontation between Turkish proxies and US Forces unless Turkey halts their advance immediately.

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  20. Oct 12

    Turkey’s conflict in Syria took a major turn today. First alleged atrocities by Turkish-backed Arab militias, executing Kurds. US military officials tell me it's true, and they are DEEPLY concerned it opens the door to BOTH ethnic cleansing of Kurds and return of ISIS/Al-Qaeda

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