Syria – Page 76 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Damascus Opposes Idea of Autonomous Kurdistan, No Conditions for That in Syria – Assad’s Adviser

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019By Editor

Syrian president’s political adviser Bouthaina Shaaban on Thursday described US-Turkey agreement on ceasefire in northern Syria as “unclear.” … Read More >Damascus Opposes Idea of Autonomous Kurdistan, No Conditions for That in Syria – Assad’s Adviser

Asia & Pacific Op-ed

Here’s where Washington’s focus will shift to after Syria

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019By Editor

Much to Washington’s dismay, China is gaining further momentum in the Indo-Pacific region. As the US president pretends to deploy a hands-off approach to the Middle East, expect China’s gains to fare in the news more often. … Read More >Here’s where Washington’s focus will shift to after Syria

Op-ed

3 myths about the US and the Kurds

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019By Editor

Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are steaming mad at President Trump’s decision to relocate a few dozen US forces away from the Syrian-Turkish border. … Read More >3 myths about the US and the Kurds

Shows

Cheering for more war in Syria

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019By Editor

VIP opens with Lee discussing some headlines from this week. He questions why Bolton is being lauded for his criticism of Rudy Giuliani despite also being a terrible person. … Read More >Cheering for more war in Syria

Middle East

Ankara confirms ‘pausing’ operation against Kurds in Syria, but says its goals stay unchanged

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019By Editor

Turkey has confirmed reaching an agreement with the US on temporarily halting its military operation against Kurdish-led militias in northern Syria but refused to call it a ‘ceasefire’, adding that it will go on with its plans. … Read More >Ankara confirms ‘pausing’ operation against Kurds in Syria, but says its goals stay unchanged

Shows

The News with Rick Sanchez – October 17, 2019 (20:00 ET)

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019By Editor

Rick Sanchez reports on President Trump’s threatening and offensive letter to Turkish President Erdogan, the diplomat fallout and the precarious ceasefire negotiated by Vice President Mike Pence. Meanwhile, the US military conducted an airstrike on its own military base in Syria. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – October 17, 2019 (20:00 ET)

Middle East

Covering the tracks? US jets BOMB own base in Syria as troops retreat

Posted on October 17, 2019By Editor

A major US base in northern Syria was destroyed by an air strike after the troops pulled out, likely to prevent more embarrassing videos of the abandoned facility once it is reclaimed by Syrian government troops. … Read More >Covering the tracks? US jets BOMB own base in Syria as troops retreat

Middle East

Trump Says ‘It’s Fine’ If Syria Gets Help From Russia, Claims Kurds ‘are No Angels’

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019By Editor

Turkey launched a military operation in northern Syria last week, with the campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Peace Spring’ … Read More >Trump Says ‘It’s Fine’ If Syria Gets Help From Russia, Claims Kurds ‘are No Angels’

Russia

The Russian Masterpiece in Syria: Everyone Wins

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019By Editor

“Moscow and Damascus have always maintained they are against any form of partition or illegal foreign presence in Syria.” … Read More >The Russian Masterpiece in Syria: Everyone Wins

Shows

Leaving Syria alone?

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019By Editor

Trump’s decision to order a partial withdrawal of troops from northern Syria has enraged the Washington foreign policy blob. … Read More >Leaving Syria alone?

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