The New Dark Age

15 October 2019 • 20:00 — The New Dark Age

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Die or ask the Syrian government to take them in: the Kurdish militias simply have no other options
https://on.rt.com/a3ff

Left in a hurry: RT films inside abandoned US military base at Manbij, Syria (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
https://on.rt.com/a3f8

Donald Trump Regarding Turkey’s Actions in Northeast Syria, by Donald Trump

Map Update: Military Situation In Northern Syria After Handover Of Manbij To Syrian Army

Syrian War Report – October 15, 2019: Syrian Army Taking Control Of Key Positions In SDF-held Area

First Photos Of Russian Troops In Manbij

BC: America, the Runaway Train
https://journal-neo.org/2019/10/15/bc-america-the-runaway-train/

US-led coalition exits Manbij
https://tass.com/world/1083289

Erdogan Holding 50 US Tactical Nukes ‘Hostage’ as Trump Authorizes Sanctions
https://www.globalresearch.ca/erdogan-holding-50-us-tactical-nukes-hostage-trump-authorizes-sanctions/5692052

Trump’s Bankrupt Syria Policy: Civilians Will Pay the Price
https://www.globalresearch.ca/trump-bankrupt-syria-policy/5691843

Hard to say now whether US troops will leave Syria, says Russia’s envoy
https://tass.com/politics/1083247

Video: Turkish Offensive in Northern Syria Pushed Kurds into Hands of Assad and Moscow. War Report
https://www.globalresearch.ca/video-turkish-offensive-northern-syria-pushed-kurds-hands-assad-moscow/5691977

Kurds Face Stark Options after US Pullback from Northern Syria
https://www.globalresearch.ca/kurds-face-stark-options-us-pullback/5691988

Turkey-Syria offensive: UK government halts arms export licences to Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50056358

Turkish Incursion into Syria: US Abandons Kurds
https://www.globalresearch.ca/turkish-incursion-syria-us-abandons-kurds/5692015

Islamic State: How could these children get home?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50043949

Russian Military Police, Syrian Army Deployed In Manbij After US Troops Withdrawal

Turkey Still Aims To Capture Manbij Despite Syrian Army Deployment There

Military Situation In Syria On October 15, 2019 (Map Update)

US Senators Propose Resolution Blocking US Withdrawal From Northeastern Syria
https://southfront.org/us-senators-propose-resolution-blocking-us-withdrawal-from-northeastern-syria/

Operation Peace Spring
https://www.voltairenet.org/article207921.html

Turkey-Syria offensive: UK government halts arms export licences to Turkey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50056358

Turkish Incursion into Syria: US Abandons Kurds
http://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2019/10/turkish-incursion-into-syria-us.html

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey in response to Ankara’s “Operation Peace Spring” in Syria
http://infobrics.org/post/29505/

Press review: Huge deals seal Putin’s Saudi tour and Turkey pushes Kurds into Assad’s arms

‘Islamic State’ children: How do they get home?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50043949

As Turkey Prepares to Slice Through Syria, the US has Cleared a New Breeding Ground for Isis
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2019/10/15/as-turkey-prepares-slice-through-syria-us-has-cleared-new-breeding-ground-for-isis/

US pressed for Turkish military intervention in Syria in its interests, says analyst
https://tass.com/world/1083212

Erdogan says Turkey ‘liberated from terrorists’ territory of 1,000 sq km in Syria
https://tass.com/world/1083219

Europe Can No Longer Trust the United States. Better Look Eastwards
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2019/10/15/europe-can-no-longer-trust-the-united-states-better-look-eastwards/

Kurds Make Alliance With Assad – Victory For America (But Not For Neocons)
https://www.strategic-culture.org/video/2019/10/15/kurds-make-alliance-with-assad-victory-for-america-but-not-for-neocons/

Turkey to return 3mn refugees to Syria after securing border zone – Erdogan
https://on.rt.com/a3ed

Kurds launch counteroffensive, gain back control over Ras al-Ayn in northern Syria

SOHR Claims Syrian Army Convoy Was Bombed By US-led Coalition In Raqqah Province

In Video: Large Syrian Army Convoy With Battle Tanks In Southern Raqqah

Trump Announces Sanctions On Turkey In Response To Northeastern Syria Offensive

Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds
https://on.rt.com/a3do

One out, another one in: Retreating US military meets advancing Syrian Army (VIDEO)
https://on.rt.com/a3dl

Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’
https://on.rt.com/a3dg

‘Fully prepared to destroy economy’: Trump sanctions Turkish officials, raises steel tariffs & stops $100bn trade deal
https://on.rt.com/a3dc

Our approach hasn’t changed’: Kremlin rules out potential conflict with Turkey in Syria
https://on.rt.com/a3cx

Syrian army, Iran threaten counterattack against Turkish invasion of Syria

Map Update: Areas Of Deployment Of Syrian Army In Northeastern Syria

United States Abandon Kurds and How will this Move Impact Middle East

Turkey’s military assault on the Kurdish people in Syria turns into a full-blown disaster

Turkey’s actions in Syria led to release of detained terrorists

Trump announces sanctions against Turkey over Syrian operation

US puts sanctions on Turkey over Syria offensive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50050264

ABC Admits To Using Fake Footage Of Kurdish ‘Slaughter’

Turkish-backed Forces Announce Advance On Manbij, Clash With Syrian Army

Turkish Offensive In Northern Syria Pushed Kurds Into Hands Of Assad And Moscow. War Report

US Troops Allegedly Prevent Syrian Army From Entering Kobani (Video)

Putin to discuss Syria, antit-terrorism efforts, bilateral matters during visit to UAE
https://tass.com/politics/1083173

Syrian Army deployed to country’s northeast to counter ‘Turkish aggression’ (VIDEOS)
https://on.rt.com/a3bu

Turkey’s actions in Syria led to release of detained terrorists — Pentagon
https://tass.com/world/1083167

US takes wives of 50 foreign mercenaries who fought alongside terrorists out of Syria -—TV
https://tass.com/world/1083164

Russian, US military chiefs discuss Syria — Pentagon
https://tass.com/defense/1083162

Trump signs decree imposing sanctions on Turkey
https://tass.com/world/1083157

‘Islamic State’ children: How do they get home?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50043949

Local authorities in northeastern Syria resume subordination to Damascus
https://tass.com/world/1083146

Russian defense ministry says it never discussed operation in Syria’s Kobani with Turkey
https://tass.com/world/1083149

Turkey-Syria offensive: Assad’s army ‘enters Manbij’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50039106

While Your Attention…
https://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/2019/10/while-your-attention.html

Lessons Not Learned from History Can Kill You
https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/10/lessons-not-learned-from-history-can-kill-you/

Thousands take to the streets worldwide against Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/WfF18IXtO90/

Syrian Kurds, “Allies of Convenience” to US
https://journal-neo.org/2019/10/14/syrian-kurds-allies-of-convenience-to-us/

Turkish invaders in Syria have killed at least 39 civilians so far – including children
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/SLLdtSoTMy4/

Kremlin calls on Turkey to refrain from steps impeding political settlement in Syria
https://tass.com/world/1083112

Today’s Links 14 October 2019
http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2019/10/todays-links_14.html

Lessons Not Learned from History Can Kill You. How the US Dumps Its Allies
https://www.globalresearch.ca/lessons-not-learned-from-history-can-kill-you-how-the-us-dumps-its-allies/5691921

ABC News Busted Using Gun Range Footage To Report Turkish “Slaughter” Of Kurd Civilians
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActivistPost/~3/kzReNtsqB_c/abc-news-busted-using-gun-range-footage-to-report-turkish-slaughter-of-kurd-civilians.html

Erdogan says Turkey will not abandon operation in Syria
https://tass.com/world/1083090

Trump’s pullback of US troops reshapes Syrian war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50039856

Selected Articles: Turkey’s Aggression against Syria
https://www.globalresearch.ca/selected-articles-turkey-aggression-syria/5691925

Military deal sees Syrian army support Kurdish-led resistance to Turkish invasion
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/dePfFiBiGqg/

Syrian Government Regains Control Over Country’s Northeastern Parts
https://williambowles.info/2019/10/14/syrian-government-regains-control-over-countrys-northeastern-parts/

Syria News Links 14 October 2019
https://williambowles.info/2019/10/14/syria-news-links-14-october-2019/