The Russian defence ministry said today that around 300 more Russian "military police" have arrived in Syria nearly a week after President Putin and Turkey President Erdogan concluded an agreement to bring hostilities <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kurds-welcome-german-plan-for-international-force-in-syria-258015">to an end in northern Syria</a>.

According to the deal, Russian police and Syrian guards will be removing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sleeper-cells-abandoned-us-bases-russian-military-police-in-syrias-manbij-258076">all Kurdish YPG militia</a> in the 30 km radius of the Turkish border.

The military police, who arrived from the Russian region of Chechnya, will work to ensure the safety of the population and help Kurdish forces withdraw to a line 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the border, Russia said in a statement.

More than 20 armoured vehicles were also sent to Syria to help carry out the tasks, the defence ministry said in a statement.

Russia's Interfax news agency quoting the Russian defence ministry said the military police would oversee the withdrawal of Kurdish forces along the Syrian-Turkish border. Northern Syria has seen a fortnight of fighting after Turkish forces crossed into the border area on October 9 after US President Donald Trump decided to pull the remaining US troops out of the region.

Russia is set to send more military police, local news agencies said.

Hosilities were halted after a US-brokered ceasefire but the area continued to be tense due to presence of Turkish forces. Amid the peace moves, The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in a statement said that Turkish forces had attacked three villages "outside the area of the ceasefire process".

"Despite our forces' commitment to the ceasefire decision and the withdrawal of our forces from the entire ceasefire area, the Turkish state and the terrorist factions allied to it are still violating the ceasefire process," the statement said.

Turkey considers the YPG, which is part of the SDF as a terrorist organization. 
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The Russian defence ministry said today that around 300 more Russian "military police" have arrived in Syria nearly a week after President Putin and Turkey President Erdogan concluded an agreement to bring hostilities to an end in northern Syria.

The Russian defence ministry said today that around 300 more Russian "military police" have arrived in Syria nearly a week after President Putin and Turkey President Erdogan concluded an agreement to bring hostilities to an end in northern Syria. According to the deal, Russian police and Syrian guards will be removing all Kurdish YPG militia in the 30 km radius of the Turkish border. The military police, who arrived from the Russian region of Chechnya, will work to ensure the safety of the population and help Kurdish forces withdraw to a line 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the border, Russia said in a statement. More than 20 armoured vehicles were also sent to Syria to help carry out the tasks, the defence ministry said in a statement. Russia's Interfax news agency quoting the Russian defence ministry said the military police would oversee the withdrawal of Kurdish forces along the Syrian-Turkish border. Northern Syria has seen a fortnight of fighting after Turkish forces crossed into the border area on October 9 after US President Donald Trump decided to pull the remaining US troops out of the region. Russia is set to send more military police, local news agencies said. Hosilities were halted after a US-brokered ceasefire but the area continued to be tense due to presence of Turkish forces. Amid the peace moves, The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in a statement said that Turkish forces had attacked three villages "outside the area of the ceasefire process". "Despite our forces' commitment to the ceasefire decision and the withdrawal of our forces from the entire ceasefire area, the Turkish state and the terrorist factions allied to it are still violating the ceasefire process," the statement said. Turkey considers the YPG, which is part of the SDF as a terrorist organization.

Military police have arrived in Syria to help Kurdish forces withdraw: Russia

Lahore High Court on Friday granted bail to former Pakistan prime minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hearing-on-nawaz-sharifs-bail-plea-adjourned-till-october-29-258098">Nawaz Sharif, 69</a>, on medical grounds in the Sugar Mills case.

Nawaz Sharif was admitted in hospital on Monday night after his doctor said the former prime minister had "critically low" platelet count. Sharif's condiction continued to be critical throughout the week as doctors attended to him.

On Wednesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-issues-directives-to-allow-maryam-nawaz-to-stay-with-ailing-father-258082">Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz</a> was also admitted in the same hospital after complaining of low blood pressure.

However, it is still not clear if the relief for the former Pakistan prime minister would allow him to travel abroad for further treatment. Sharif who was jailed in the Sugar Mills case has a number of other money laundering cases lodged against him. &nbsp;

Nawaz Sharif's lawyers told the court during the hearing that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader remained critical as his platelet count continued to dip.

Earlier in the week, Maryam Nawaz was released on parole for an hour by the Punjab government to see her father after she claimed authorities had denied her permission to meet her father.

Earlier today, Maryam Sharif was produced before Pakistan's Accountability court today but she broke down in tears. Pakistan's Accountability Bureau has requested the court to extend Maryam Nawaz's remand for further investigation.

Two months ago, the former prime minister's daughter was detained for skipping appearance due to a meeting with her father. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Lahore High Court on Friday granted bail to former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, 69, on medical grounds in the Sugar Mills case. Nawaz Sharif was admitted in hospital on Monday night after his doctor said the former prime minister had "critically low" platelet count.

Lahore High Court on Friday granted bail to former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, 69, on medical grounds in the Sugar Mills case. Nawaz Sharif was admitted in hospital on Monday night after his doctor said the former prime minister had "critically low" platelet count. Sharif's condiction continued to be critical throughout the week as doctors attended to him. On Wednesday, Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz was also admitted in the same hospital after complaining of low blood pressure. However, it is still not clear if the relief for the former Pakistan prime minister would allow him to travel abroad for further treatment. Sharif who was jailed in the Sugar Mills case has a number of other money laundering cases lodged against him. Nawaz Sharif's lawyers told the court during the hearing that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader remained critical as his platelet count continued to dip. Earlier in the week, Maryam Nawaz was released on parole for an hour by the Punjab government to see her father after she claimed authorities had denied her permission to meet her father. Earlier today, Maryam Sharif was produced before Pakistan's Accountability court today but she broke down in tears. Pakistan's Accountability Bureau has requested the court to extend Maryam Nawaz's remand for further investigation. Two months ago, the former prime minister's daughter was detained for skipping appearance due to a meeting with her father.

Pak court grants bail to Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds

Turkey is "heading in the wrong direction" with its incursion into <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-making-ceasefire-permanent-will-be-lifting-sanctions-trump-257772">Syria and deal with Russia</a> to jointly patrol a "safe zone" there, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned Thursday.

"Turkey put us all in a very terrible situation" by sweeping into northern Syria this month to fight Kurdish militia allied with the US in the fight against the Islamic State group, Esper told a conference in Brussels ahead of a NATO defence ministers' meeting.

The onus was on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-forces-heading-to-turkey-border-after-putin-erdogan-agreement-report-257734">Turkey's NATO allies </a>to now "work together to strengthen our partnership with them, and get them on the trend back to being the strong reliable ally of the past," he said.

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The issue of Turkey's military operation in Syria is set to dominate the two-day NATO meeting, with diplomats in the organisation saying "frank" discussions with Ankara's representatives have already taken place.

A subsequent arrangement with Russia to clear Kurdish militia that Turkey regards as "terrorists" linked to the outlawed PKK group on its soil has also raised hackles.

Yet, while isolated in NATO, Turkey's strategic position between Europe and the Middle East is seen as too important to jeopardise, so the other alliance members have limited themselves to criticism only.

Esper defended the US decision to pull US forces out of northern Syria, effectively opening the path to the Turkish operation.

"The US decision to withdraw less than 50 soldiers from the zone of attack was made after it was made very clear to us that President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan made the decision to come across the border," he said, adding that he would not "jeopardise the lives of those servicemen" nor "start a fight with a NATO ally".&nbsp;

He acknowledged "there has been some criticism" about the US withdrawal "but nobody's yet offered a better alternative to what the United States did. We are trying to keep a very strategic perspective."

Turkey is "heading in the wrong direction" with its incursion into Syria and deal with Russia to jointly patrol a "safe zone" there, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned Thursday.

Turkey is "heading in the wrong direction" with its incursion into Syria and deal with Russia to jointly patrol a "safe zone" there, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned Thursday. "Turkey put us all in a very terrible situation" by sweeping into northern Syria this month to fight Kurdish militia allied with the US in the fight against the Islamic State group, Esper told a conference in Brussels ahead of a NATO defence ministers' meeting. The onus was on Turkey's NATO allies to now "work together to strengthen our partnership with them, and get them on the trend back to being the strong reliable ally of the past," he said. Watch Video: The issue of Turkey's military operation in Syria is set to dominate the two-day NATO meeting, with diplomats in the organisation saying "frank" discussions with Ankara's representatives have already taken place. A subsequent arrangement with Russia to clear Kurdish militia that Turkey regards as "terrorists" linked to the outlawed PKK group on its soil has also raised hackles. Yet, while isolated in NATO, Turkey's strategic position between Europe and the Middle East is seen as too important to jeopardise, so the other alliance members have limited themselves to criticism only. Esper defended the US decision to pull US forces out of northern Syria, effectively opening the path to the Turkish operation. "The US decision to withdraw less than 50 soldiers from the zone of attack was made after it was made very clear to us that President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan made the decision to come across the border," he said, adding that he would not "jeopardise the lives of those servicemen" nor "start a fight with a NATO ally". He acknowledged "there has been some criticism" about the US withdrawal "but nobody's yet offered a better alternative to what the United States did. We are trying to keep a very strategic perspective."

Turkey heading in wrong direction with Syria incursion: US defence secretary Mark Esper

As Turkey agreed to create a safe zone during a meeting between President Putin and President Erdogan, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/big-success-on-turkey-syria-border-safe-zone-created-trump-257746">US President Donald Trump</a> speaking at the White House announced that sanctions on Turkey would be lifted but added that "if Turkey fails to honour its obligations, then we will reinstate sanctions."

"Earlier this morning, the government of Turkey informed my administration that they would be stopping combat and their offensive in Syria and making the ceasefire permanent," Trump said in a televised address at the White House.

Trump had announced in early October that American forces would withdraw from Syria, paving the way for Turkey to push into the border area against the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia it considers "terrorists".

"I have&nbsp;instructed the secretary of the Treasury to lift all sanctions imposed October 14 in response to Turkey's original offensive moves against the Kurds in Syria's northeast border region," he added.

"We have secured the oil and, therefore, a small number of US troops will remain in the area where they have the oil," the US president said, adding, "Syria ceasefire has held very well, it has held beyond expectations."

"We implore EU nations to take back Islamic State&nbsp;fighters to face prosecution," Trump said.

"Turkey must ensure ISIS does not regain territory in the region," Trump stated.

As Turkey agreed to create a safe zone during a meeting between President Putin and President Erdogan, US President Donald Trump speaking at the White House announced that sanctions on Turkey would be lifted but added that "if Turkey fails to honour its obligations, then we will reinstate sanctions.

As Turkey agreed to create a safe zone during a meeting between President Putin and President Erdogan, US President Donald Trump speaking at the White House announced that sanctions on Turkey would be lifted but added that "if Turkey fails to honour its obligations, then we will reinstate sanctions." "Earlier this morning, the government of Turkey informed my administration that they would be stopping combat and their offensive in Syria and making the ceasefire permanent," Trump said in a televised address at the White House. Trump had announced in early October that American forces would withdraw from Syria, paving the way for Turkey to push into the border area against the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia it considers "terrorists". "I have instructed the secretary of the Treasury to lift all sanctions imposed October 14 in response to Turkey's original offensive moves against the Kurds in Syria's northeast border region," he added. "We have secured the oil and, therefore, a small number of US troops will remain in the area where they have the oil," the US president said, adding, "Syria ceasefire has held very well, it has held beyond expectations." "We implore EU nations to take back Islamic State fighters to face prosecution," Trump said. "Turkey must ensure ISIS does not regain territory in the region," Trump stated.

Turkey making ceasefire permanent, will be lifting sanctions: Trump

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by US House panel on Wednesday over the company's digital currency Libra with the Congressional committee raising&nbsp;fears of its effect on the global financial system.

Facebook's creation of Libra has led several financial players and government officials to question the company's intention and whether it can meet strict US financial regulatory standards.

The Chair put up some hard questions during the hearing. It said that on diversity and inclusion, Facebook had failed.

"You announced that Facebook will not be doing a fact-check on politicians," the chair told Zuckerberg, adding, "your claim to promote freedom of speech does not ring true."

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"These makes me&nbsp;believe that you are above the law, all these problems I have outlined, we have serious concerns that this will challenge the US dollar," the House panel told Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg, however, tried to reassure the House Financial Services Committee lawmakers asserting that the company believes in "empowering people".

"Sending money should be as easy as sending a text," Zuckerberg said, adding, "I am here to empower people, we believe in giving people a voice."

"Libra association is independent, FB will not be a part of this system even outside the US till US regulation approves," Zuckerberg asserted.&nbsp;

"There are a more than a million people who don't have a bank account, there are millions who are out of the financial services," Zuckerberg told the committee.

"The financial system is stagnant, this problem can be solved," he added.

"We will be a global payment system."

"We have to talk about risks including financial stability, financial terrorism before we move. If America does not innovate, we are bound to be left behind."

"I get that I am not the ideal messenger right now," the Facebook CEO conceded.

On the question of new challenges of anonymous wallets being used, Zuckerberg said: "We see a range of cryptocurrency out there, we are trying to build a safe and regulated one."

On alleged discrimination, Zuckerberg said: "In five years, we will have a workforce of more than 50 per cent women and people of colour."

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by US House panel on Wednesday over the company's digital currency Libra with the Congressional committee raising fears of its effect on the global financial system.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by US House panel on Wednesday over the company's digital currency Libra with the Congressional committee raising fears of its effect on the global financial system. Facebook's creation of Libra has led several financial players and government officials to question the company's intention and whether it can meet strict US financial regulatory standards. The Chair put up some hard questions during the hearing. It said that on diversity and inclusion, Facebook had failed. "You announced that Facebook will not be doing a fact-check on politicians," the chair told Zuckerberg, adding, "your claim to promote freedom of speech does not ring true." Watch Video: "These makes me believe that you are above the law, all these problems I have outlined, we have serious concerns that this will challenge the US dollar," the House panel told Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg, however, tried to reassure the House Financial Services Committee lawmakers asserting that the company believes in "empowering people". "Sending money should be as easy as sending a text," Zuckerberg said, adding, "I am here to empower people, we believe in giving people a voice." "Libra association is independent, FB will not be a part of this system even outside the US till US regulation approves," Zuckerberg asserted. "There are a more than a million people who don't have a bank account, there are millions who are out of the financial services," Zuckerberg told the committee. "The financial system is stagnant, this problem can be solved," he added. "We will be a global payment system." "We have to talk about risks including financial stability, financial terrorism before we move. If America does not innovate, we are bound to be left behind." "I get that I am not the ideal messenger right now," the Facebook CEO conceded. On the question of new challenges of anonymous wallets being used, Zuckerberg said: "We see a range of cryptocurrency out there, we are trying to build a safe and regulated one." On alleged discrimination, Zuckerberg said: "In five years, we will have a workforce of more than 50 per cent women and people of colour."

Libra association is independent, Facebook won't be part of it even outside the US till regulators approve: Zuckerberg to US House panel

Britain launched a major murder investigation after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/39-bodies-found-near-london-in-truck-container-uk-police-257701">39 bodies were found</a> Wednesday in a truck from Bulgaria, as police tried to establish where the victims were originally from.

All victims were pronounced dead at the scene in an industrial park in Grays, east of London, triggering revulsion among politicians and once again putting the spotlight on the shadowy people trafficking business.

The local Essex Police force, who are working with immigration officials, said their priority was to try to identify the victims, thought at this stage to be 38 adults and one teenager.

The truck driver, a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"This is a tragic incident where a large number of people have lost their lives," Essex Police chief superintendent Andrew Mariner said in a statement.

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The police said they were alerted by the ambulance service shortly before 1:40am (0040 GMT) following the discovery of a truck container with people inside at the Waterglade Industrial Park.

Officers in white forensic suits could be seen working by the truck and a white tent was erected outside.

Ambulance services said the victims were already dead by the time they arrived.

"We are in the process of identifying the victims. However I anticipate that this could be a lengthy process," said Mariner.

"We believe the lorry is from Bulgaria," he added.

"We have arrested the lorry driver in connection with the incident, who remains in police custody."

The tragedy sparked questions about the route taken by the truck -&nbsp;and whether people trafficking had played a part.

In August 2015, at the peak of Europe's migration crisis, the bodies of 71 migrants including a baby girl were found piled up in the back of a poultry refrigerator lorry left in Austria.

Investigations later revealed they had been transported along the Balkan migrant route and left to suffocate in the back of the truck after the driver dumped the vehicle near the Hungarian border.&nbsp;

The truck discovered on Thursday is left-hand drive, indicating that it was not British or Irish.

Police said it was thought the lorry entered Britain on Saturday at Holyhead on the northwest tip of Wales -- one of the main ports for ferries from Ireland.

The UK and the Republic of Ireland are not in the European Union's no-borders Schengen zone but have their own historic Common Travel Area, meaning there are no checks on the movement of goods or people between the two.

Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association which represents truck drivers in Britain, said: "Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased but whatever the circumstances, it highlights the danger of migrant gangs people-smuggling on lorries."

Jackie Doyle-Price, the MP representing the local Thurrock constituency surrounding Grays, said the news was "sickening".

"People trafficking is a vile and dangerous business," she said.

"Let's hope they bring these murderers to justice."

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was receiving regular updates and sent his sympathies to the victims' families.

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"I'm appalled by this tragic incident in Essex," he said.

"My thoughts are with all those who lost their lives and their loved ones."

Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Britain's interior minister, said she was "shocked and saddened".

"Home Office immigration officials will be working closely alongside them to establish how this horrific event came to happen."

Cases of this kind are rare in Britain.

In 2014, staff at the Tilbury container port -- next to Grays -- heard screaming and banging coming from inside a shipping container, and found 34 Afghan Sikhs alive inside suffering from severe dehydration, hypothermia and lack of air.

One man was found dead, having passed away during the sea crossing from Belgium.

In 2000, the bodies of 58 clandestine Chinese immigrants were discovered in a Dutch truck at the British port of Dover. Two people survived.

Britain launched a major murder investigation after 39 bodies were found Wednesday in a truck from Bulgaria, as police tried to establish where the victims were originally from.

Britain launched a major murder investigation after 39 bodies were found Wednesday in a truck from Bulgaria, as police tried to establish where the victims were originally from. All victims were pronounced dead at the scene in an industrial park in Grays, east of London, triggering revulsion among politicians and once again putting the spotlight on the shadowy people trafficking business. The local Essex Police force, who are working with immigration officials, said their priority was to try to identify the victims, thought at this stage to be 38 adults and one teenager. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. "This is a tragic incident where a large number of people have lost their lives," Essex Police chief superintendent Andrew Mariner said in a statement. Watch Video: The police said they were alerted by the ambulance service shortly before 1:40am (0040 GMT) following the discovery of a truck container with people inside at the Waterglade Industrial Park. Officers in white forensic suits could be seen working by the truck and a white tent was erected outside. Ambulance services said the victims were already dead by the time they arrived. "We are in the process of identifying the victims. However I anticipate that this could be a lengthy process," said Mariner. "We believe the lorry is from Bulgaria," he added. "We have arrested the lorry driver in connection with the incident, who remains in police custody." The tragedy sparked questions about the route taken by the truck - and whether people trafficking had played a part. In August 2015, at the peak of Europe's migration crisis, the bodies of 71 migrants including a baby girl were found piled up in the back of a poultry refrigerator lorry left in Austria. Investigations later revealed they had been transported along the Balkan migrant route and left to suffocate in the back of the truck after the driver dumped the vehicle near the Hungarian border. The truck discovered on Thursday is left-hand drive, indicating that it was not British or Irish. Police said it was thought the lorry entered Britain on Saturday at Holyhead on the northwest tip of Wales -- one of the main ports for ferries from Ireland. The UK and the Republic of Ireland are not in the European Union's no-borders Schengen zone but have their own historic Common Travel Area, meaning there are no checks on the movement of goods or people between the two. Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association which represents truck drivers in Britain, said: "Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased but whatever the circumstances, it highlights the danger of migrant gangs people-smuggling on lorries." Jackie Doyle-Price, the MP representing the local Thurrock constituency surrounding Grays, said the news was "sickening". "People trafficking is a vile and dangerous business," she said. "Let's hope they bring these murderers to justice." British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was receiving regular updates and sent his sympathies to the victims' families. I’m appalled by this tragic incident in Essex. I am receiving regular updates and the Home Office will work closely with Essex Police as we establish exactly what has happened. My thoughts are with all those who lost their lives & their loved ones. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 23, 2019 × "I'm appalled by this tragic incident in Essex," he said. "My thoughts are with all those who lost their lives and their loved ones." Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Britain's interior minister, said she was "shocked and saddened". "Home Office immigration officials will be working closely alongside them to establish how this horrific event came to happen." Cases of this kind are rare in Britain. In 2014, staff at the Tilbury container port -- next to Grays -- heard screaming and banging coming from inside a shipping container, and found 34 Afghan Sikhs alive inside suffering from severe dehydration, hypothermia and lack of air. One man was found dead, having passed away during the sea crossing from Belgium. In 2000, the bodies of 58 clandestine Chinese immigrants were discovered in a Dutch truck at the British port of Dover. Two people survived.

Britain launches murder investigation after 39 bodies found in truck container

A day after Russian President Putin and Turkey President Erdogan struck an agreement to remove <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-forces-heading-to-turkey-border-after-putin-erdogan-agreement-report-257734">YPG militants from the Turkish border</a>, US President Donald Trump hailed the move declaring that the "Kurds are safe and have worked nicely with us".

"Big success on the Turkey/Syria Border. Safe Zone created! Ceasefire has held and combat missions have ended," the US President tweeted, adding, "Kurds are safe and have worked very nicely with us. Captured ISIS prisoners secured."

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Trump said he would making a statement on the issue later on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, US vice president Mike Pence expressed support for the establishment of the "safe zone".

"We may well give the international community an opportunity to establish a safe zone between Turkey and the Kurdish population in Syria that will ensure peace and security," Pence told a Heritage Foundation gala in Washington.

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Pence's spokeswoman Katie Waldman had said earlier that the US vice president had received a letter from Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Kobani on Tuesday saying their forces had withdrawn "from the relevant area of operations" under that deal.

Turkey President Erdogan has said he could accept the presence of Syrian troops in those areas, as long as the YPG are pushed out.

Turkey has sought a "safe zone" along 440 km (275 miles) of border with northeast Syria. Reports claimed that Russian forces had already crossed the Euphrates River in Syria and headed for the border with Turkey under a deal for the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.&nbsp; 
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A day after Russian President Putin and Turkey President Erdogan struck an agreement to remove YPG militants from the Turkish border, US President Donald Trump hailed the move declaring that the "Kurds are safe and have worked nicely with us".

A day after Russian President Putin and Turkey President Erdogan struck an agreement to remove YPG militants from the Turkish border, US President Donald Trump hailed the move declaring that the "Kurds are safe and have worked nicely with us". "Big success on the Turkey/Syria Border. Safe Zone created! Ceasefire has held and combat missions have ended," the US President tweeted, adding, "Kurds are safe and have worked very nicely with us. Captured ISIS prisoners secured." Big success on the Turkey/Syria Border. Safe Zone created! Ceasefire has held and combat missions have ended. Kurds are safe and have worked very nicely with us. Captured ISIS prisoners secured. I will be making a statement at 11:00 A.M. from the White House. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 23, 2019 × Trump said he would making a statement on the issue later on Wednesday. Meanwhile, US vice president Mike Pence expressed support for the establishment of the "safe zone". "We may well give the international community an opportunity to establish a safe zone between Turkey and the Kurdish population in Syria that will ensure peace and security," Pence told a Heritage Foundation gala in Washington. Watch Video: Pence's spokeswoman Katie Waldman had said earlier that the US vice president had received a letter from Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Kobani on Tuesday saying their forces had withdrawn "from the relevant area of operations" under that deal. Turkey President Erdogan has said he could accept the presence of Syrian troops in those areas, as long as the YPG are pushed out. Turkey has sought a "safe zone" along 440 km (275 miles) of border with northeast Syria. Reports claimed that Russian forces had already crossed the Euphrates River in Syria and headed for the border with Turkey under a deal for the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Big success on Turkey-Syria border, safe zone created: Trump

Tens of thousands of pieces of plastic littering the planet come from just a handful of multinational corporations, an environmental pressure group said Wednesday.

Coca Cola, Nestle and PepsiCo were named by Break Free from Plastics, a global coalition of individuals and environmental organisations, who warned the companies largely avoid cleanup responsibility.

The coalition's volunteers collected nearly half a million pieces of plastic waste during a coordinated "World Clean Up Day" in 51 countries a month ago, of which 43 per cent were marked with a clear consumer brand.

For the second year in a row, it said Coca-Cola came out on top, with 11,732 pieces of plastic collected from 37 countries across four continents this year, more than the next three top global polluters combined.

"Many of them have made commitments that they claim will make their products more sustainable, but largely protect the outdated throwaway business model that got us into this mess in the first place," said the report, released in Manila.

China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Sri Lanka dump the most plastic into the oceans, but "the real drivers of much of this plastic pollution in Asia are actually multinational corporations headquartered in Europe and the United States", it said.

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle, responsible for the most pieces of plastic collected,&nbsp;did not immediately respond to AFP requests for comment.

Others in the top ten polluters include Mondelez International, Unilever, Mars, P&amp;G, Colgate-Palmolive, Philip Morris, and Perfetti Van Mille, the report added.

While global consumer brands now acknowledge their role in perpetuating the crisis, the report said they "have been equally aggressive in promoting false solutions to address the problem".

Promoting recycling is their way of shifting the responsibility to consumers, it said.

Just nine per cent of all plastic produced since the 1950s has actually been recycled, the report said.

The report deems single-serve multilayered sachets, common in Southeast Asia and aimed at low-income families that cannot afford bigger volumes of consumer products, as "the most damaging type of plastic packaging".

Coca-Cola's promotion of a single-use plastic bottle using plastic collected from the oceans, as well as PepsiCo's efforts to promote recycling, "do not get to the heart of the problem and all but guarantee the plastic pollution crisis will grow worse".

Nestle sells over a billion products a day in single-use packaging "but has no clear plans for reducing the total amount" it puts into the world", the report alleged.

"As companies continue to profit by pumping out excessive single-use plastic, communities all over the world are being forced to shoulder the burden," it said, calling the situation "unacceptable".

The report said companies should veer away from promoting "false solutions", such as recycling and 'bioplastic', and instead transition from a throwaway economy.

All the companies named have made public commitments to reduce plastic waste and increase recycling.

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have pledged to make their packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. The beverage giants have also pulled out of a US lobbying organisation that represents the plastics industry.

Similarly, Nestle says it wants to make 100 per cent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to increase the proportion of recycled material in its plastic bottles to a third.

Break Free from Plastics counts 6,118 individuals and 1,475 organisations around the world as its members, including Greenpeace.

Tens of thousands of pieces of plastic littering the planet come from just a handful of multinational corporations, an environmental pressure group said Wednesday.

Tens of thousands of pieces of plastic littering the planet come from just a handful of multinational corporations, an environmental pressure group said Wednesday. Coca Cola, Nestle and PepsiCo were named by Break Free from Plastics, a global coalition of individuals and environmental organisations, who warned the companies largely avoid cleanup responsibility. The coalition's volunteers collected nearly half a million pieces of plastic waste during a coordinated "World Clean Up Day" in 51 countries a month ago, of which 43 per cent were marked with a clear consumer brand. For the second year in a row, it said Coca-Cola came out on top, with 11,732 pieces of plastic collected from 37 countries across four continents this year, more than the next three top global polluters combined. "Many of them have made commitments that they claim will make their products more sustainable, but largely protect the outdated throwaway business model that got us into this mess in the first place," said the report, released in Manila. China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Sri Lanka dump the most plastic into the oceans, but "the real drivers of much of this plastic pollution in Asia are actually multinational corporations headquartered in Europe and the United States", it said. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle, responsible for the most pieces of plastic collected, did not immediately respond to AFP requests for comment. Others in the top ten polluters include Mondelez International, Unilever, Mars, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, Philip Morris, and Perfetti Van Mille, the report added. While global consumer brands now acknowledge their role in perpetuating the crisis, the report said they "have been equally aggressive in promoting false solutions to address the problem". Promoting recycling is their way of shifting the responsibility to consumers, it said. Just nine per cent of all plastic produced since the 1950s has actually been recycled, the report said. The report deems single-serve multilayered sachets, common in Southeast Asia and aimed at low-income families that cannot afford bigger volumes of consumer products, as "the most damaging type of plastic packaging". Coca-Cola's promotion of a single-use plastic bottle using plastic collected from the oceans, as well as PepsiCo's efforts to promote recycling, "do not get to the heart of the problem and all but guarantee the plastic pollution crisis will grow worse". Nestle sells over a billion products a day in single-use packaging "but has no clear plans for reducing the total amount" it puts into the world", the report alleged. "As companies continue to profit by pumping out excessive single-use plastic, communities all over the world are being forced to shoulder the burden," it said, calling the situation "unacceptable". The report said companies should veer away from promoting "false solutions", such as recycling and 'bioplastic', and instead transition from a throwaway economy. All the companies named have made public commitments to reduce plastic waste and increase recycling. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have pledged to make their packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. The beverage giants have also pulled out of a US lobbying organisation that represents the plastics industry. Similarly, Nestle says it wants to make 100 per cent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to increase the proportion of recycled material in its plastic bottles to a third. Break Free from Plastics counts 6,118 individuals and 1,475 organisations around the world as its members, including Greenpeace.

Coca Cola, Nestle among big firms to top worst plastic litter list: Report

Nissan Motor Co Ltd&nbsp;is likely to axe its&nbsp;Datsun&nbsp;brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Known internally as the "performance recovery plan", the proposed steps mark a sharp break with Nissan's strategy under ousted leader Carlos Ghosn, who pursued ambitious vehicle sales targets in the United States and other major markets.

The plan is the Yokohama-based automaker's latest attempt to pull itself out of crisis after Ghosn was arrested for financial misconduct - charges he denies. The scandal has further strained an already dysfunctional alliance with Renault SA&nbsp;and thrown Nissan into disarray as it finds itself on course to book its lowest operating profit in 11 years.

The sources said Nissan will likely kill loss-making variants for the Titan full-size pickup. Unprofitable variants include the single-cab and diesel versions.

A planned shuttering of under-utilised production lines will most probably hit plants in emerging markets building&nbsp;Datsun&nbsp;and other small cars hardest, they added.

"We need to chart a recovery but the rot goes deep," one of the sources said of the many problems facing Nissan.

The second source said all markets with factories except China were being looked at for possible reductions in production capacity. That source also said, however, that there were no plans to close an entire plant or withdraw completely from any country.

In the United States, one of Nissan's biggest markets, the plan calls for fresh efforts to weed out the practice of buying market share by selling vehicles to the rental car and other fleet operators at heavy discounts - a practice which destroyed profitability and undermined Nissan's brand image.

"We're trying to clean up what had happened in the past," one of the sources said, adding that under Ghosn, Nissan sought to meet sales objectives at any cost, including "practically giving away cars" to fleet customers.

A team led by Jun Seki, a senior vice president and incoming vice chief operating officer, is expected to unveil the wide-ranging plan this month though some aspects are still being finalised, said the sources, who were not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified.

Nissan declined to comment.

Seki is part of a new management team that will see Makoto Uchida, Nissan's head of China operations, take the helm, an appointment that is expected to take effect by Jan. 1.

The new steps follow plans unveiled in July to cut headcount by 12,500 globally by early 2023 and which also flagged cuts to production capacity. At the time, then-CEO Hiroto Saikawa said 14 facilities would be affected.

Overall, the plan's aim is to free up resources to focus more on the United States and China, the sources said.

To that end, it will roll back an aggressive expansionist strategy Ghosn set in motion under a five-year plan called Power 88 which aimed to raise profit margins and global market share to 8 per cent by fiscal 2016,&nbsp;goals which were never achieved.

The&nbsp;Datsun&nbsp;brand - revived for emerging markets under Ghosn after being phased out in the 1980s,&nbsp;&nbsp;will likely bear the brunt of the restructuring. The models are manufactured in Indonesia, India and Russia.

The sources said problems emerged after Nissan began deploying the no-frills cars in 2014 in small markets such as Indonesia, India, Russia and South Africa where it also sells vehicles under its mainstay Nissan brand.

In Indonesia, for example, after a relatively good start,&nbsp;Datsun&nbsp;cars soon began eating into Nissan sales.

"We ended up pushing two mainstream brands in a market where you have a one or two per cent market share. You cannot do that," one of the sources said, adding that there had been similar outcomes in India, South Africa and Russia.

In its bigger markets, a steady supply of new or significantly redesigned models,&nbsp;starting with the redesigned Altima which was launched in the United States late last year,&nbsp;is expected to help Nissan reset the way it prices its vehicles.

"Still, it takes about a year to get any sort of tangible results," one of the sources said, adding that until then the Japanese automaker would continue to see sales by volume fall in the US&nbsp;market.

Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Known internally as the "performance recovery plan", the proposed steps mark a sharp break with Nissan's strategy under ousted leader Carlos Ghosn, who pursued ambitious vehicle sales targets in the United States and other major markets. The plan is the Yokohama-based automaker's latest attempt to pull itself out of crisis after Ghosn was arrested for financial misconduct - charges he denies. The scandal has further strained an already dysfunctional alliance with Renault SA and thrown Nissan into disarray as it finds itself on course to book its lowest operating profit in 11 years. The sources said Nissan will likely kill loss-making variants for the Titan full-size pickup. Unprofitable variants include the single-cab and diesel versions. A planned shuttering of under-utilised production lines will most probably hit plants in emerging markets building Datsun and other small cars hardest, they added. "We need to chart a recovery but the rot goes deep," one of the sources said of the many problems facing Nissan. The second source said all markets with factories except China were being looked at for possible reductions in production capacity. That source also said, however, that there were no plans to close an entire plant or withdraw completely from any country. In the United States, one of Nissan's biggest markets, the plan calls for fresh efforts to weed out the practice of buying market share by selling vehicles to the rental car and other fleet operators at heavy discounts - a practice which destroyed profitability and undermined Nissan's brand image. "We're trying to clean up what had happened in the past," one of the sources said, adding that under Ghosn, Nissan sought to meet sales objectives at any cost, including "practically giving away cars" to fleet customers. A team led by Jun Seki, a senior vice president and incoming vice chief operating officer, is expected to unveil the wide-ranging plan this month though some aspects are still being finalised, said the sources, who were not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified. Nissan declined to comment. Seki is part of a new management team that will see Makoto Uchida, Nissan's head of China operations, take the helm, an appointment that is expected to take effect by Jan. 1. The new steps follow plans unveiled in July to cut headcount by 12,500 globally by early 2023 and which also flagged cuts to production capacity. At the time, then-CEO Hiroto Saikawa said 14 facilities would be affected. Overall, the plan's aim is to free up resources to focus more on the United States and China, the sources said. To that end, it will roll back an aggressive expansionist strategy Ghosn set in motion under a five-year plan called Power 88 which aimed to raise profit margins and global market share to 8 per cent by fiscal 2016, goals which were never achieved. The Datsun brand - revived for emerging markets under Ghosn after being phased out in the 1980s, will likely bear the brunt of the restructuring. The models are manufactured in Indonesia, India and Russia. The sources said problems emerged after Nissan began deploying the no-frills cars in 2014 in small markets such as Indonesia, India, Russia and South Africa where it also sells vehicles under its mainstay Nissan brand. In Indonesia, for example, after a relatively good start, Datsun cars soon began eating into Nissan sales. "We ended up pushing two mainstream brands in a market where you have a one or two per cent market share. You cannot do that," one of the sources said, adding that there had been similar outcomes in India, South Africa and Russia. In its bigger markets, a steady supply of new or significantly redesigned models, starting with the redesigned Altima which was launched in the United States late last year, is expected to help Nissan reset the way it prices its vehicles. "Still, it takes about a year to get any sort of tangible results," one of the sources said, adding that until then the Japanese automaker would continue to see sales by volume fall in the US market.

Nissan Motor likely to axe Datsun brand: Sources

Tunisia's new President Kais Saied took the oath of office on Wednesday after his surprise election victory over champions of the political establishment.

Saied, a conservative academic with no previous political experience who won the overwhelming support of younger voters in an October 13 runoff, was sworn in before members of the constituent assembly and other top state bodies.

Tunisia's new President Kais Saied took the oath of office on Wednesday after his surprise election victory over champions of the political establishment. Saied, a conservative academic with no previous political experience who won the overwhelming support of younger voters in an October 13 runoff, was sworn in before members of the constituent assembly and other top state bodies.

New Tunisia President Kais Saied sworn in after poll victory

A Syrian Kurdish man set himself on fire Wednesday outside the headquarters of the United Nations refugee agency and was receiving treatment for his injuries, police said.

The 31-year-old German resident did not provide any explanation for his actions, Geneva police spokesman Silvain Guillaume-Gentil said.

"We can imagine his reasons, but we do not have anything concrete," Guillaume-Gentil said. "He had a hard time expressing himself when help arrived."

Kurds have organised a series of demonstrations to protest the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-pushes-offensive-in-syria-despite-sanctions-and-calls-to-stop-256184">assault that Turkey</a> launched on October 9 against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria.

The incident occurred shortly before 8:00 am (0600 GMT) outside UNHCR, which is across the street from the Palais des Nations, the U.N.'s European headquarters.

Responders arrived quickly and the injured man was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Lausanne, where he was being treated for his injuries, police said.

A Syrian Kurdish man set himself on fire Wednesday outside the headquarters of the United Nations refugee agency and was receiving treatment for his injuries, police said.

A Syrian Kurdish man set himself on fire Wednesday outside the headquarters of the United Nations refugee agency and was receiving treatment for his injuries, police said. The 31-year-old German resident did not provide any explanation for his actions, Geneva police spokesman Silvain Guillaume-Gentil said. "We can imagine his reasons, but we do not have anything concrete," Guillaume-Gentil said. "He had a hard time expressing himself when help arrived." Kurds have organised a series of demonstrations to protest the assault that Turkey launched on October 9 against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria. The incident occurred shortly before 8:00 am (0600 GMT) outside UNHCR, which is across the street from the Palais des Nations, the U.N.'s European headquarters. Responders arrived quickly and the injured man was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Lausanne, where he was being treated for his injuries, police said.

Syrian man sets himself on fire outside U.N. building: Police

Boeing Co cut production of its flagship Dreamliner and delayed the arrival of a successor to its 777 mini-jumbo, piling new pressures on a rejigged senior management team as the continued safety grounding of its 737 MAX sliced third-quarter profits.

Boeing Co&nbsp;reported a 53 per cent&nbsp;drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday and had a negative free cash flow of $2.89 billion in the quarter, compared with a positive free cash flow of $4.10 billion a year earlier.

Core operating earnings fell to $895 million or $1.45 per share, from $1.89 billion or $3.58 per share, a year earlier.

Boeing shares were slightly higher in premarket trading at $340.10.

The profit slump and trio of industrial setbacks capped a tumultuous week for the world's largest planemaker, already in the eighth month of a deepening crisis over the grounding of its best-selling single-aisle following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ethiopian-airlines-crash-pilot-reported-difficulties-had-asked-to-return-202389">deadly crashes.</a>

On Tuesday, the company ousted the top executive of its crucial airplanes division, Kevin McAllister, in an unexpected management shakeup related to the MAX crisis that senior industry sources say puts Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg squarely in the firing line in the event of further revelations or if the company fails to recover from the MAX crisis.

Muilenburg's title of board chairman was stripped earlier this month.

Despite fresh setbacks, Boeing said it was sticking to its expectation that the MAX would return to service in the fourth quarter, though the timeline was at the mercy of regulators conducting certification reviews.

Boeing said there was "no significant change" to estimated potential concessions and other considerations to airline customers related to the 737 MAX grounding, part of the $8 billion price tag Boeing estimated for the MAX earlier this year.

"Our top priority remains the safe return to service of the 737 MAX, and we're making steady progress," Muilenburg said in a statement accompanying the results. Boeing has begun taking steps to increase safety oversight in its industrial operations and at the board level, he added.

Boeing plans to cut 787 production, delayed a planned rise in 737 production and the entry into service of the 777X twin-aisle,&nbsp;a trio of industrial setbacks broadening pressure on the company's new commercial leadership.

Boeing named veteran executive Stan Deal, who had been running its two-year-old Global Services Division, to the top job at commercial airplanes. Deal's challenge to get the MAX back into service globally while simultaneously handling new aircraft deliveries and boosting 737 production is seen as one of the most formidable logistical challenges in the industry's history.

Boeing said it was delaying plans to step up production on its 737 line in the Seattle-area through 2019, and would not hit a record-level 57 aircraft monthly until late 2020, months later than previously planned.

Citing global trade tensions, it was also reducing the 787 production rate to 12 airplanes per month for approximately two years beginning in late 2020.

Its forthcoming 777X twin-aisle, facing engine issues at General Electric, was progressing through pre-flight testing and remains on track for first flight in early 2020, but the company was now targeting early 2021 for the first delivery of the 777X.

Boeing Co cut production of its flagship Dreamliner and delayed the arrival of a successor to its 777 mini-jumbo, piling new pressures on a rejigged senior management team as the continued safety grounding of its 737 MAX sliced third-quarter profits.

Boeing Co cut production of its flagship Dreamliner and delayed the arrival of a successor to its 777 mini-jumbo, piling new pressures on a rejigged senior management team as the continued safety grounding of its 737 MAX sliced third-quarter profits. Boeing Co reported a 53 per cent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday and had a negative free cash flow of $2.89 billion in the quarter, compared with a positive free cash flow of $4.10 billion a year earlier. Core operating earnings fell to $895 million or $1.45 per share, from $1.89 billion or $3.58 per share, a year earlier. Boeing shares were slightly higher in premarket trading at $340.10. The profit slump and trio of industrial setbacks capped a tumultuous week for the world's largest planemaker, already in the eighth month of a deepening crisis over the grounding of its best-selling single-aisle following deadly crashes. On Tuesday, the company ousted the top executive of its crucial airplanes division, Kevin McAllister, in an unexpected management shakeup related to the MAX crisis that senior industry sources say puts Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg squarely in the firing line in the event of further revelations or if the company fails to recover from the MAX crisis. Muilenburg's title of board chairman was stripped earlier this month. Despite fresh setbacks, Boeing said it was sticking to its expectation that the MAX would return to service in the fourth quarter, though the timeline was at the mercy of regulators conducting certification reviews. Boeing said there was "no significant change" to estimated potential concessions and other considerations to airline customers related to the 737 MAX grounding, part of the $8 billion price tag Boeing estimated for the MAX earlier this year. "Our top priority remains the safe return to service of the 737 MAX, and we're making steady progress," Muilenburg said in a statement accompanying the results. Boeing has begun taking steps to increase safety oversight in its industrial operations and at the board level, he added. Boeing plans to cut 787 production, delayed a planned rise in 737 production and the entry into service of the 777X twin-aisle, a trio of industrial setbacks broadening pressure on the company's new commercial leadership. Boeing named veteran executive Stan Deal, who had been running its two-year-old Global Services Division, to the top job at commercial airplanes. Deal's challenge to get the MAX back into service globally while simultaneously handling new aircraft deliveries and boosting 737 production is seen as one of the most formidable logistical challenges in the industry's history. Boeing said it was delaying plans to step up production on its 737 line in the Seattle-area through 2019, and would not hit a record-level 57 aircraft monthly until late 2020, months later than previously planned. Citing global trade tensions, it was also reducing the 787 production rate to 12 airplanes per month for approximately two years beginning in late 2020. Its forthcoming 777X twin-aisle, facing engine issues at General Electric, was progressing through pre-flight testing and remains on track for first flight in early 2020, but the company was now targeting early 2021 for the first delivery of the 777X.

Boeing profit slumps 53% as MAX grounding takes heavy toll

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