American military believed to house some 50 tactical nuclear bombs at Incirlik in southern Turkey, just 70 miles from the border with war-torn Syria

Defense Secretary Esper says Trump has ordered all 1,000 troops in northern Syria to pull out as quickly as possible; only other presence is small contingent near Jordan border

Abandoned by the US and facing possible 'genocide,' Kurdish fighters will move towards a compromise involving Assad and Russia, leader says

Defense secretary says move comes after the US learned Turkey pressing further in than had been expected; Erdogan asserts threats of sanctions won't stop offensive

Thousands throughout Europe protest Turkish assault on Syria's Kurds, while Ankara remains defiant

Erdogan's forces face formidable opponent in Kurds, who are fighting in their own territory on their own terms, drawing blood that will test support at home for Turkish president

SDF chief said to accuse Washington of immoral behavior: 'You are not willing to protect the people, but do not want another force to come and protect us'

War monitor group also says Erdogan's troops enter heart of Ras al-Ayn, marking most significant gain since invasion began; Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces say they're still there

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says Washington 'greatly disappointed' by Turkey's invasion of Syria, insists Kurdish forces remain viable partner for American military

Washington warns 'we can shut down the Turkish economy if we need to,' as UN says over 100,000 displaced since launch of offensive against Kurds