Russia
Major powers agree to plan for ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Syria
Middle East
February 12, 2016
Major powers agree to plan for ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Syria
Major powers agreed on Friday to a cessation of hostilities in Syria set to begin in a week and to…
Russia ready to discuss ceasefire in Syria: foreign ministry
Middle East
February 11, 2016
Russia ready to discuss ceasefire in Syria: foreign ministry
Russia is ready to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire in Syria, deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov said Thursday as…
Scant hope of Syria peace breakthrough as Russia pounds rebels
Middle East
February 10, 2016
Scant hope of Syria peace breakthrough as Russia pounds rebels
Major powers meeting in Germany on Thursday aim to revive Syria peace efforts, but with Russia backing a government push…
Govt signs UK company to asses airports security
Egypt
February 10, 2016
Govt signs UK company to asses airports security
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry signed an agreement on Wednesday with British Control Risks to evaluate security measures at Egyptian airports. Egypt…
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
Middle East
February 10, 2016
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
Iran will unveil an upgrade of its Emad ballistic missiles this year, the defense minister was quoted as saying, advancing…
Syrian opposition insists Russia should end air strikes: Interfax
Middle East
February 9, 2016
Syrian opposition insists Russia should end air strikes: Interfax
Russia should immediately end its air strikes in Syria as a condition for negotiations between the opposition and the central…
UK, Egypt talks continue on airport security: British ambassador
Egypt
February 9, 2016
UK, Egypt talks continue on airport security: British ambassador
The United Kingdom is in ongoing negotiations with Egypt concerning airport security improvements that will eventually lead to resuming British…
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
Middle East
February 8, 2016
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
The Syrian army advanced toward the Turkish border on Monday in a major offensive backed by Russia and Iran that…
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
World
February 5, 2016
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
BEIRUT/MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it suspected Turkey was preparing a military incursion into Syria, as a Syrian…
Khamenei’s top aide says Tehran, Moscow ink US$40 bn in projects: agencies
World
February 4, 2016
Khamenei’s top aide says Tehran, Moscow ink US$40 bn in projects: agencies
Iran and Russia have initialed contracts worth around US$40 billion, including for power-engineering and railway projects, Russian news agencies quoted…