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Russian-backed Syrian forces close in on major city in rebel-held Idlib
Middle East

Russian-backed Syrian forces close in on major city in rebel-held Idlib

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Russian-backed Syrian troops have encircled a Turkish observation post as they approach the city of Maarat al-Numan…
Syria violence spikes as aid groups warn of disaster
Middle East

Syria violence spikes as aid groups warn of disaster

A surge in violence Saturday left 12 civilians dead in Syria’s last major opposition bastion as aid groups warned of…
US says concerned as Libyan conflict turning bloodier with Russian mercenaries: official
Middle East

US says concerned as Libyan conflict turning bloodier with Russian mercenaries: official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is “very concerned” about the intensification of the conflict in Libya, with a rising…
Russia, China have blood on their hands after veto on Syria cross-border aid: Pompeo
Middle East

Russia, China have blood on their hands after veto on Syria cross-border aid: Pompeo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday said Russia and China had blood on their hands…
Thousands flee bombardment in northwest Syria, head to Turkish border
Middle East

Thousands flee bombardment in northwest Syria, head to Turkish border

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Thousands of people have fled to the Turkish border from the last big opposition stronghold in northwestern…
Fighting rages near Libya’s capital amid push by rebel army
Middle East

Fighting rages near Libya’s capital amid push by rebel army

CAIRO (AP) — Just two days after rebel Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter declared a “final” and decisive battle for the…
Turkish official says EU should boost funding of Syrian refugees
Middle East

Turkish official says EU should boost funding of Syrian refugees

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The European Union should spend more than the 6 billion euros ($6.6 billion) already allotted to fund…
U.S. Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide, angering Turkey
Middle East

U.S. Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide, angering Turkey

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings…
U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill
Middle East

U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in…
Arctic has one of warmest years, raising fears over rising sea levels
Environment

Arctic has one of warmest years, raising fears over rising sea levels

The Arctic has experienced its second warmest year since 1900, according to a report published Tuesday, raising fears over low…
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