Syrian conflict
Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours: Putin
Middle East
March 17, 2016
Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours: Putin
Vladimir Putin said Russia's military success in Syria had allowed him to order a partial draw down of forces, but…
Assad adviser says Russian forces can return to Syria after withdrawal
Middle East
March 16, 2016
Assad adviser says Russian forces can return to Syria after withdrawal
A top adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday Russian forces could return to Syria after withdrawing, and…
Removal of Assad a ‘red line’ in Geneva peace talks: Damascus
Middle East
March 12, 2016
Removal of Assad a ‘red line’ in Geneva peace talks: Damascus
The Syrian government on Saturday said the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad remains a "red line," just two days ahead…
Key powers mulling possibility of federal division of Syria
Middle East
March 11, 2016
Key powers mulling possibility of federal division of Syria
Major powers close to UN-brokered peace talks on Syria are discussing the possibility of a federal division of the war-torn…
Islamic State used ‘poisonous substances’ in village shelling: officials
Middle East
March 10, 2016
Islamic State used ‘poisonous substances’ in village shelling: officials
More than 40 people suffered partial choking and skin irritation in northern Iraq when Islamic State fired mortar shells and…
Sisi attends finale of ‘Northern Thunder’ exercise in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
March 10, 2016
Sisi attends finale of ‘Northern Thunder’ exercise in Saudi Arabia
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is attending the final maneuvers of the "Northern Thunder" joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia on…
EU courts Turkey and outlines plan to save open borders
World
March 5, 2016
EU courts Turkey and outlines plan to save open borders
European Union officials voiced guarded optimism on Friday that Turkey was starting to cooperate to stem the flow of migrants…
UN delivers aid in Syria, rebels say not enough
Middle East
March 5, 2016
UN delivers aid in Syria, rebels say not enough
Humanitarian aid on Friday reached areas near the Syrian capital Damascus where fighting has been going on between rebels and…
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
Middle East
March 1, 2016
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad described the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday as a "glimmer of hope" and accused…
US-led coalition mulling Syria ground incursion: Saudi official
Middle East
March 1, 2016
US-led coalition mulling Syria ground incursion: Saudi official
Defense ministers from the US-led coalition against the Islamic State militant group discussed the possibility of a Syrian ground incursion…