Russia
UN demands cessation of Syria hostilities, says situation ‘extreme’
Middle East
February 6, 2018
UN demands cessation of Syria hostilities, says situation ‘extreme’
UN representatives in Syria called on Tuesday for an immediate cessation of hostilities lasting at least month throughout Syria to…
Syria: Russian pilot of downed jet ‘killed himself’ with grenade
Middle East
February 6, 2018
Syria: Russian pilot of downed jet ‘killed himself’ with grenade
The Russian pilot who was shot down in Syria at the weekend commit suicide with a grenade before he could be captured…
Free Syrian Army turns to Turkey for support in war against Assad
Middle East
February 6, 2018
Free Syrian Army turns to Turkey for support in war against Assad
In mid-January, a delegation from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) traveled to Washington, seeking to convince the CIA to resume the…
Syrian fighters down Russian jet, pilot killed
Middle East
February 4, 2018
Syrian fighters down Russian jet, pilot killed
Syrian opposition fighters downed a Russian warplane near the town of Maaret al-Numan in the northwestern province of Idlib on…
Moscow airport pushes back direct flights to Cairo to Feb 20th: website
Travel
February 3, 2018
Moscow airport pushes back direct flights to Cairo to Feb 20th: website
Moscow Airport’s website has pushed back its scheduled direct flights to Cairo for February 20th, contradicting earlier reports that Russia…
Russian delegation visits Hurghada to review preparations for return of tourists
Egypt
February 3, 2018
Russian delegation visits Hurghada to review preparations for return of tourists
A Russian media delegation visited Hurghada on Friday to review the preparations of the Red Sea Governorate to start receiving…
US investigating possible sarin gas attacks in Syria: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
Middle East
February 3, 2018
US investigating possible sarin gas attacks in Syria: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
The United States is investigating whether the Syrian government recently used sarin gas in attacks on the opposition, US Secretary…
Suspected Russian warplanes hit busy market in Idlib, kill 15: rescuers, residents
Middle East
January 31, 2018
Suspected Russian warplanes hit busy market in Idlib, kill 15: rescuers, residents
At least 15 people were killed on Tuesday when suspected Russian warplanes struck a crowded market in the rebel-held city…
Flights between Moscow and Cairo to resume on February 6
Egypt
January 31, 2018
Flights between Moscow and Cairo to resume on February 6
Russia’s Domodedovo Airport announced on Monday its schedule for February flights, which included the launch of the first flight to…
Rocky start for Syria talks in Russia as some delegates refuse to leave airport
Middle East
January 30, 2018
Rocky start for Syria talks in Russia as some delegates refuse to leave airport
A Syrian peace conference in Russia got off to a rocky start on Tuesday after some delegates opposed to President…