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‘There is nothing now’: Syrians in Idlib fear end nearing
Middle East
March 16, 2020
‘There is nothing now’: Syrians in Idlib fear end nearing
IDLIB, Syria (AP) — “There’s nothing now. Nothing at all,” said Yasser Aboud, as he looked away from his family’s…
Russia and Turkey cut short first joint patrol along Syria’s key highway due to rebel actions – news agencies
Middle East
March 15, 2020
Russia and Turkey cut short first joint patrol along Syria’s key highway due to rebel actions – news agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and Turkey were forced to cut short their first joint patrol along the M4 highway linking…
Syria’s brutal war enters 10th year
Middle East
March 15, 2020
Syria’s brutal war enters 10th year
Syria’s brutal conflict enters its 10th year Sunday with President Bashar al-Assad’s regime consolidating its hold over a war-wracked country…
Turkish, Russian troops to start joint Syria patrols on Sunday
Middle East
March 13, 2020
Turkish, Russian troops to start joint Syria patrols on Sunday
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish and Russian troops will begin jointly patrolling a key highway in northwest Syria on Sunday…
Saudi, UAE economies rocked by plunging oil prices and virus
Middle East
March 11, 2020
Saudi, UAE economies rocked by plunging oil prices and virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It’s been a turbulent week for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and…
Oil drop, coronavirus are ‘perfect storm’ for Middle East, North Africa: World Bank
Business
March 11, 2020
Oil drop, coronavirus are ‘perfect storm’ for Middle East, North Africa: World Bank
DUBAI (Reuters) — A record drop in oil prices and the coronavirus outbreak have left the Middle East and North…
Putin backs amendment allowing him to remain in power
World
March 10, 2020
Putin backs amendment allowing him to remain in power
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says he supports a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek…
Saudi Arabia increases oil output to record high
Business
March 10, 2020
Saudi Arabia increases oil output to record high
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco said Tuesday it would increase its crude…
MH17 murder trial starts with calls for justice
World
March 9, 2020
MH17 murder trial starts with calls for justice
Four men accused of murder over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 went on trial in the…
Turkey says ceasefire holds in Syria’s Idlib, Russia reports some shootings
Middle East
March 7, 2020
Turkey says ceasefire holds in Syria’s Idlib, Russia reports some shootings
ISTANBUL/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday there had been no violations of the ceasefire in…