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Russian-backed separatists take control of government buildings in Luhansk
World
March 18, 2022
Russian-backed separatists take control of government buildings in Luhansk
Russian-backed rebels from the breakaway Luhansk People’s Republic in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region have taken control of government buildings in…
U.S. strike on Syria would up-end world order: Putin
World
September 12, 2013
U.S. strike on Syria would up-end world order: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday that unilateral U.S. military action could unleash chaos as the former Cold War rivals…
Assad: “Expect everything” if US attacks Syria
Egypt
September 9, 2013
Assad: “Expect everything” if US attacks Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned Washington on Monday to brace for retaliation if US forces attacked his war-torn country, as…
Russia, Syria urge U.S. not to launch strikes
World
September 9, 2013
Russia, Syria urge U.S. not to launch strikes
Russia and Syria urged the United States on Monday to focus on efforts to convene a peace conference and not…
Iran FM slams Syria strikes as ‘illegal’
Egypt
September 8, 2013
Iran FM slams Syria strikes as ‘illegal’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javed Zarif slammed potential US-led airstrikes against Syria as "illegal" on a visit to Baghdad Sunday.
U.S. resolution on Syria strike passes first hurdle in Senate
World
September 5, 2013
U.S. resolution on Syria strike passes first hurdle in Senate
U.S. President Barack Obama's effort to win legislative backing for military strikes against Syria passed its first hurdle on Wednesday…
Analysis: Surprise or not, U.S. strikes can still hurt Assad
World
September 5, 2013
Analysis: Surprise or not, U.S. strikes can still hurt Assad
It would hardly be a surprise to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or his military if American missiles start hitting Syria…
France lawmakers “to see proof Syria regime behind attack”
World
September 2, 2013
France lawmakers “to see proof Syria regime behind attack”
France will hand over evidence to lawmakers on Monday proving President Bashar al-Assad's regime was behind last month's chemical weapons…
Netanyahu says Israel ready for any scenario in Syria
Egypt
September 1, 2013
Netanyahu says Israel ready for any scenario in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the Jewish state was prepared for "every possible scenario" in neighboring Syria…
Obama puts Syria strike on hold, opposition ‘disappointed’
Egypt
September 1, 2013
Obama puts Syria strike on hold, opposition ‘disappointed’
Syria's opposition expressed disappointment Sunday that President Barack Obama had put on hold military action against the Damascus regime, but…