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World News Briefs -- October 22, 2019
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. © Alexei Druzhinin/Press Service of the Russian President/TASS
Daily Mail: The Kurds 'capitulate': Fighters say they have left border zone hours before ceasefire ends as Vladimir Putin gives Turkey the go-ahead to carve out its 'safe zone' - while Bashar al-Assad brands Turkish leader a 'thief' during visit to the front line
* Vladimir Putin met with President Erdogan in Sochi on Tuesday to talk Syria
* Erdogan hailed their 'historic agreement' allowing his incursion to continue
* Putin claimed it was a momentous result for Syria without giving details
* Earlier Kurds moved out of the territory ahead of expiration of five-day ceasefire
* Putin has emerged as power-broker in the war-torn country after US withdrew
* Pair negotiated as Bashar al-Assad, one of Putin's allies, called Erdogan a 'thief'
Kurdish fighters said they had withdrawn hours before the expiration of a five-day ceasefire, in what had previously been described as a 'demand for capitulation,' as Russia gave Turkey the go-ahead to carve up northern Syria this afternoon.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he and Vladimir Putin had made an 'historic agreement' on Tuesday and it was confirmed Turkey's establishment of a 'safe zone' across the Syrian border could continue.
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MIDDLE EAST
Idlib front is main battle to end Syria war: Assad.
Syria's Assad vows support for Kurds against Turkey assault.
Donald Trump's suggestion of protection for Syrian oilfields sparks anger among Kurdish refugees.
German defense chief recommends international security zone in Syria. Angela Merkel backs plan for a 'safe zone' for migrants in northern Syria which could be enforced by German troops.
Turkish civilians on Syria border back Erdogan's offensive.
Excessive force to blame for Iraq protest toll: Gov't report.
Israel's Gantz: political novice trying to oust Netanyahu.
ASIA
Taliban attack kills at least 15 policemen in north Afghanistan.
US cutting troops but ‘still committed’ to Afghan solution: Esper.
Chilly weather prompts cries of foul play at Afghan election centre.
Philippines' Duterte cuts short Japan trip in 'unbearable pain'.
South Korea's Moon ups defence spending, urges North to talk.
Japan and South Korea seek to mend relations.
Japan's Naruhito declares himself emperor.
AFRICA
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed issues warning over Renaissance Dam. Abiy Ahmed: No force can stop Ethiopia from building dam.
2 children killed as Amnesty accuses Libya armed groups of ignoring laws of war.
Guinea court jails opposition leaders for organising protests. Guinea jails protest leaders for up to 12 months.
Central African countries in talks on boosting anti-Ebola fight.
Drought causes more than 100 elephant deaths in Botswana.
EUROPE
Johnson threatens to scrap Brexit bill and seek election before Christmas.
PM to pull Brexit bill if timetable not approved.
Brexit clarity could help revive talks on Northern Ireland government: Sinn Fein.
Spanish PM visits Barcelona, criticizes regional chief.
Catalan leader urges Spain to start talks on self-determination.
EU slams Romania for not tackling corruption.
France to respect European obligations after EU warning - French minister.
AMERICAS
Trump calls impeachment inquiry 'a lynching'.
Chile protests: President Piñera to meet opposition.
UN calls for independent inquiry into Chile protester deaths.
EU 'extremely concerned' over Bolivia vote.
Mexico sends in troops after failed 'El Chapo' son arrest.
Catholics in Haiti demand president step down.
Jimmy Carter hospitalized after another fall.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Trump claimed the US captured all ISIS fighters, but they just launched a major attack on an Iraqi oil field.
Bringing Australians home from Syria will only end in 'regrettable' outcomes: Home Affairs boss.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Half the world's banks are too weak to survive downturn - McKinsey.
WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'.
China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US.
China to lead global 5G revolution, reaching 600 million subscribers by 2025.
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