World News Briefs -- October 14, 2019

Daily Mail: President Trump suggests Kurdish fighters are releasing ISIS militants in a bid to force the US to maintain their role in Syria as Turkey prepares to directly attack Assad's forces

* Donald Trump has accused the Kurds of freeing ISIS jihadis from prison camps to lure US back into Syria
* Comes after more than 800 terrorists - largely the wives and children of fighters - escaped a camp in Ain Issa
* The Kurds say prison camps have been deliberately targeted by Turkey to free jihadis to help in their assault
* Turkey was gearing up for an attack on Manbij Monday, as Assad's soldiers moved in to help Kurdish forces
* Russia said it is in regular contact with Turkey to avoid any possibility of fighting between their troops

Donald Trump has suggested that Kurdish fighters are releasing imprisoned ISIS jihadists to bait the United States into remaining involved in northeastern Syria.

The President spoke out after more than 800 ISIS followers - largely wives and children of fighters - escaped from a prison camp near Ain Issa at the weekend after the Kurds said Turkish forces bombed the camp.

However, Trump hinted that the Kurds - America's closest ally in the country until he ordered US forces to withdraw - were instead to blame.

He spoke out just hours after the Kurds signed a deal with the Russian-backed Syrian Army to defend them, and as Bashar al-Assad's tanks and troops rolled up to the border to combat 'Turkish aggression'.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kurds strike deal to get Syrian help fighting Turkey, as hundreds escape in Islamic State prison break and Donald Trump pulls troops back.

Erdogan calls for NATO help in Syria; Trump threatens sanctions.

Russia-backed Syrian forces step in as U.S. retreats.

Trump defends Syria withdrawal amid reports of atrocities and ISIS supporters escaping.

Russia's Putin says Iran's missile program should be treated separately to nuclear program: Arabiya.

UAE cooperating with Russia to buy Russian nuclear fuel, minister.

Russia ready to work with U.S. to build Saudi nuclear power plant: Rosatom.

ASIA

Homemade explosive device detonates near Hong Kong police car: report.

Xi Jinping promises to step up Chinese support for Nepal as two-day visit concludes.

China's foreign trade has shrunk more than expected.

Australian PM Scott Morrison slammed for ‘doing Beijing’s work for it’ and mishandling China ties.

NBA games return to China screens but Houston Rockets not included.

Mobile phones back in Indian Kashmir, but internet still down.

Over 110,000 join military-led rescue effort as Japan reels from Typhoon Hagibis.

AFRICA

Conservative professor Saied wins Tunisia presidential election, exit polls say.

US strikes culled ISIS-Libya encampments, unlikely to return to pre-2016 levels, defense official says.

Talks under way between Sudan transitional government and rebels.

Bomb kills Kenyan police near Somali border.

Zimbabwe doctors defy court, enter 43rd day of strike.

Mozambique leader campaigns on gas riches, but will poor benefit?

Leaders of Egypt and Ethiopia to meet on Nile dam standoff: Sisi.

EUROPE

EU offers measured reaction to Turkey's offensive in Syria.

European Council president urges Turkey to halt drilling.

'Queen's Speech' details priorities, says chief concern is EU exit on Oct. 31.

Poland's ruling right-wing populists win general election.

Putin arrives in Riyadh to discuss oil prices, situation in Syria.

Kremlin rules out discussion on Crimea in any format, including at Normandy Four summit.

EU breaks promise of safe passage for 50,000 refugees.

Spanish high court sends 9 to prison for failed Catalan independence bid. Spain issues warrant for Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont after colleagues sentenced.

Vatican security chief Giani steps down over finance probe leak.

AMERICAS

Ecuador president, indigenous leaders agree to a truce.

GOP braces for impeachment brawl.

Furious Republicans prepare to rebuke Trump on Syria.

Horrific video meme where Donald Trump massacres 'fake news media' and Democrats like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi is shown at the President's Miami resort.

Venezuela denies entry to Guatemalan president-elect, scuppering meeting with opposition leader.

Canada's Trudeau vows to forge ahead with campaign after security threat.

Mexico military police halt migrant caravan on its way to U.S..

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Kurds say guarding Islamic State prisoners no longer a 'priority'.

US leaves behind dozens of high-value ISIS detainees as Turkey rolls through Syria.

5 arrested in knife attack that killed 4 at Paris police HQ.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

OPEC+ not considering revision of deal’s terms, says Russian minister.

Boeing’s top executive relinquishes chairman title in wake of 737 MAX crisis.

3 U.S. researchers win Nobel Prize in economics for anti-poverty work.