Russia
Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
Middle East
September 28, 2019
Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Syrian government and opposition should move forward on large-scale prisoner exchanges to build confidence ahead…
Rival UN resolutions on Syria cease-fire go down to defeat
Middle East
September 20, 2019
Rival UN resolutions on Syria cease-fire go down to defeat
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Rival humanitarian resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Syria’s last rebel stronghold in Idlib were defeated…
Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign
World
September 18, 2019
Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign
A campaign in support of jailed Russian demonstrators gained momentum Wednesday, with celebrities, priests and teachers calling for their release…
Egypt wins ‘distinguished participation prize’ at Russia tourism fair OTDYKH Leisure
Egypt
September 17, 2019
Egypt wins ‘distinguished participation prize’ at Russia tourism fair OTDYKH Leisure
Egypt’s pavilion was awarded the “distinguished participation award” at the 25th edition of the OTDYKH Leisure, the largest tourism fair…
Erdogan hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria summit
Middle East
September 16, 2019
Erdogan hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host his Russian and Iranian counterparts on Monday for their latest summit on Syria,…
Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib: rescuers
Middle East
September 15, 2019
Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib: rescuers
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian troops shelled the south of Idlib on Sunday, according to rescuers and residents in the rebel…
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse
Middle East
September 14, 2019
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The Taliban have sent a delegation to Russia to discuss prospects for a withdrawal of US…
US says reports of CIA mole in Kremlin put lives at risk
World
September 11, 2019
US says reports of CIA mole in Kremlin put lives at risk
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday angrily denounced news reports detailing the secret exfiltration of a CIA mole…
Major losses for pro-Kremlin candidates in Moscow city vote
World
September 9, 2019
Major losses for pro-Kremlin candidates in Moscow city vote
Pro-Kremlin candidates have suffered major losses in a Moscow municipal election following an opposition-led strategic voting campaign, Russian news agencies…
Russians go to polls after summer of protests
World
September 8, 2019
Russians go to polls after summer of protests
Russians voted Sunday in local elections after weeks of opposition protests in Moscow that led to the biggest police crackdown…