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Major powers agree to plan for ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Syria
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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