ABC News Online: US troops leave Syria as Kurdish fighters and civilians withdraw from Turkey's proposed 'safe zone'
The United States has evacuated Sarrin military base — the last major US base in northern Syria — with convoys of American troops crossing into Iraq.
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said all US troops leaving Syria would go to western Iraq, where they would continue operations against the Islamic State.
President Donald Trump previously stated he was "bringing soldiers home" after announcing the withdrawal earlier this month, a move that cleared the way for a Turkish offensive against Kurdish forces who fought alongside the US against IS.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oil fields.
Kurds begin evacuation from besieged Syrian border town.
Turkey's Erdogan accuses West of 'standing by terrorists' in Syria.
Erdogan: Turkey's military operation in Syria not land grab.
Iran rejects Turkey's establishing of military posts in Syria - TV.
US defence secretary in Saudi Arabia on unannounced visit.
Lebanon: Government agrees reforms amid protests.
ASIA
US envoy consults Russia, China, EU on ending Afghan war.
More than 100 petrol bombs thrown, 11 MTR station entrances damaged and one retailer losing over HK$2 million in goods. Hong Kong police break down the cost of Sunday’s night of violence.
Beijing says no one can stop Taiwan 'reunification'.
China and South Korea to work together for denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula.
Seoul: Kim Jong Un focused on denuclearization.
Bangladesh foreign minister: 'We're balancing our ties with China and India'.
China inks several new deals with Samoa ahead of Pacific Island economic forum in Apia.
Thai king strips 'disloyal' royal consort of titles, military ranks: palace statement.
AFRICA
U.S., UK and Norway urge South Sudan to meet deadline for transitional government.
Mali army says it killed 50 militants, freed soldiers in counter-attack.
Stable Botswana to vote in rare cliffhanger.
Libya coast guard intercepts 126 Europe-bound migrants.
Putin accuses West of 'blackmailing' Africa.
At least 55 elephants die in Zimbabwe drought.
Johannesburg mayor quits over DA's stance on racial inequality.
EUROPE
UK Speaker rejects Johnson's bid for Brexit deal vote.
German ministers: Brexit extension a possibility.
Spain's Sanchez under pressure over Catalan protests amid unionist rally.
Pro-separatists stage new Barcelona rallies.
Rioting migrants demanding freedom torch cars in Malta.
US moves troops, tanks into Lithuania in message to Russia.
Putin removes critical voices from his rights council.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied delay to extradition hearing by London judge.
Spain set to exhume ex-dictator Franco's remains.
AMERICAS
Trump dropped plan to host G-7 at Doral after Republican criticism: report.
Buttigieg closes on Biden, Warren in Iowa: poll.
Donald Trump reverses plan to host G7 at his Doral golf resort, blaming 'crazed and irrational' backlash.
Bolivia: Evo Morales leads election, faces presidential runoff. Bolivia elections: Concern as results transmission pauses.
Chile extends state of emergency as death toll from violent clashes rises.
Haiti protests: President Moise under pressure to resign.
El Chapo: Mexican president says police 'did right' to free drug lord's son.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Afghan Taliban continue to work closely with Al-Qaida in Afghanistan.
Pentagon sees few options for preventing new ISIS safe haven in Syria.
'ISIS will be back.’ Lawmakers voice Syria fears to Pentagon chiefs.
‘Tickets to the cemetery’ await ISIS fighters if they decide to return to Chechnya from Syria, Kadyrov warns.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Crisis could claim third of big global banks: McKinsey.
Rich Chinese outnumber wealthy Americans for first time – Credit Suisse.
Boeing's 737 MAX crisis deepens, hitting shares.
Related Posts :
South Korea Stops All Propaganda Broadcasts To North Korea
Fusion GPS Founders Have Given Up On Russian Collusion. Say The Focus Should Be On President Trump's Business Deals
Pressure Builds On President Trump To Not Walk Away From The Iran Nuclear Deal
World News Briefs -- April 23, 2018
After 11 Days Of Protests, Armenia's Prime Minister Has Resigned -- News Roundup