Russia
Hundreds flee US-backed Syria battle for last ISIS holdout
Middle East
February 13, 2019
Hundreds flee US-backed Syria battle for last ISIS holdout
The ferocious battle for the Islamic State group’s last bastion in eastern Syria entered its fifth day on Wednesday, as…
Moscow talks with Afghan politicians ‘very successful’: Taliban
Middle East
February 7, 2019
Moscow talks with Afghan politicians ‘very successful’: Taliban
The Taliban on Wednesday hailed unprecedented talks with Afghan politicians as “very successful”, despite disagreements over women’s rights and the…
‘Get out of Syria,’ Iranian officials tell US
Middle East
February 6, 2019
‘Get out of Syria,’ Iranian officials tell US
GENEVA (Reuters) – Senior Iranian figures said on Wednesday that Syria was a top foreign policy priority and American troops…
Macedonia signs accord to join NATO despite Russian misgivings
World
February 6, 2019
Macedonia signs accord to join NATO despite Russian misgivings
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO members signed an accord with Macedonia on Wednesday allowing the tiny ex-Yugoslav republic to become the…
Afghan gov’t must be ‘decision-maker’ in any peace deal: Ghani
Middle East
February 6, 2019
Afghan gov’t must be ‘decision-maker’ in any peace deal: Ghani
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday no peace deal between the Taliban and the United States…
Taliban demand new constitution for Afghanistan at rare talks
Middle East
February 6, 2019
Taliban demand new constitution for Afghanistan at rare talks
The Taliban demanded a new constitution for Afghanistan and promised an “inclusive Islamic system” to govern the war-torn country at…
Russia to develop new missile systems in 2 years after treaty pullout
World
February 5, 2019
Russia to develop new missile systems in 2 years after treaty pullout
Russia’s defense minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday said the country must develop new types of missile systems in the next…
Senate breaks from Trump with Syria troop vote
Middle East
February 5, 2019
Senate breaks from Trump with Syria troop vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-led US Senate backed largely symbolic legislation on Monday that broke with President Donald Trump by…
Taliban to take part in ‘intra-Afghan’ talks in Moscow
Middle East
February 4, 2019
Taliban to take part in ‘intra-Afghan’ talks in Moscow
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban said Monday they will participate in what they call “intra-Afghan” talks in Moscow designed to…
Russia sends security experts ahead of Cairo-Moscow flights resumption
Travel
February 4, 2019
Russia sends security experts ahead of Cairo-Moscow flights resumption
Russia’s Minister of Transportation Yevgeny Dietrich announced on Monday that the Russian government would send airport security experts on…