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Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk

Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk

MUNICH (AP) — US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday that a truce agreement between the United States and the…
Syrian chopper downed over rebel area, killing crew

Syrian chopper downed over rebel area, killing crew

A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major rebel bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second…
Turkey says it met responsibilities over Syria’s Idlib in Russia deal

Turkey says it met responsibilities over Syria’s Idlib in Russia deal

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has fulfilled its responsibilities in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib in line with its de-escalation…
Yemen’s Huthis say coalition strikes kill 30, including civilians

Yemen’s Huthis say coalition strikes kill 30, including civilians

DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement accused the Saudi-led coalition of carrying out retaliatory air strikes on Saturday that…
Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria

Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes…
White House memo says strike on Iranian commander responded to past attacks

White House memo says strike on Iranian commander responded to past attacks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump ordered a drone strike that killed a top Iranian military commander last month in…
AP Explains: Why Syria’s M5 is Assad’s highway to victory

AP Explains: Why Syria’s M5 is Assad’s highway to victory

BEIRUT (AP) — It is arguably one of the most coveted prizes in Syria’s civil war, and after eight years…
No meeting planned with Netanyahu: Saudi foreign minister

No meeting planned with Netanyahu: Saudi foreign minister

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said no meeting is planned between the kingdom’s crown prince…
Shelterless Syrians burn refuse for warmth in bitter Idlib winter

Shelterless Syrians burn refuse for warmth in bitter Idlib winter

AMMAN/GENEVA (Reuters) — Families fleeing air strikes and advancing troops in Syria’s Idlib province are sleeping rough in streets and…
EU officials push for bloc to enforce Libya arms embargo

EU officials push for bloc to enforce Libya arms embargo

BERLIN (AP) — European Union officials are seeking support from member states to have naval ships enforce the U.N. arms…
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