Syrian conflict

Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours: Putin
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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