The Latest: Turkey says preparations for Syria push continue

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest developments following President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon Syrian Kurdish fighters ahead of an expected Turkish offensive into northeastern Syria (all times local):
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Turkey’s defense minister says preparations for an expected Turkish incursion into Syria are continuing.
Hulusi Akar made the comments on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump abruptly announced that American troops would step aside to allow for a Turkish push into