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EgyptAir losses exceed LE15 billion due to currency flotation: Aviation Minister
Business

EgyptAir losses exceed LE15 billion due to currency flotation: Aviation Minister

The flotation of the Egyptian pound augmented air carrier EgyptAir's already significant losses to more than LE15 billion, said Civil…
Fierce clashes persist in Syria ahead of renewed peace talks
Middle East

Fierce clashes persist in Syria ahead of renewed peace talks

The Syrian army and rebels, including jihadist groups, fought in the capital Damascus and north of Hama on Thursday after…
Russia underplayed losses in recapture of Syria’s Palmyra
Middle East

Russia underplayed losses in recapture of Syria’s Palmyra

Russia's force in Syria has suffered losses since late January more than three times higher than the official toll, according…
Russia must limit Iranian power in Syria: Israeli intelligence director
Middle East

Russia must limit Iranian power in Syria: Israeli intelligence director

Russia and other world powers must move to limit Iran's growing military strength in Syria because it poses a regional…
Two Russian wheat cargoes, one Argentine cargo bound for Egypt rejected
Egypt

Two Russian wheat cargoes, one Argentine cargo bound for Egypt rejected

Two Russian wheat cargoes and one Argentine cargo destined for Egypt were rejected at their ports of origin on quality concerns, traders…
Assad ally Russia summons Israeli diplomat over Syria strike
Middle East

Assad ally Russia summons Israeli diplomat over Syria strike

Russia's foreign ministry says the Israeli ambassador to Moscow was summoned to explain an exchange of fire last week between…
Lawmakers seek FBI, NSA answers on Trump, Russia at rare public hearing
World

Lawmakers seek FBI, NSA answers on Trump, Russia at rare public hearing

The directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency will break their public silence on Monday about their investigations…
Beyond Libya: Russia’s strategy in the Middle East
Middle East

Beyond Libya: Russia’s strategy in the Middle East

The denial came promptly. No, Russia has not stationed special forces on the Egyptian-Libyan border. "There are no special forces…
Russia denies deploying airbase in Egypt
Egypt

Russia denies deploying airbase in Egypt

Russia has denied on Tuesday media reports alleging that Russian special forces have been deployed at an airbase in Egypt,…
Russia appears to deploy forces in Egypt, eyes on Libya role: sources
Middle East

Russia appears to deploy forces in Egypt, eyes on Libya role: sources

Russia appears to have deployed special forces to an airbase in western Egypt near the border with Libya in recent…
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