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Iraqi forces edge closer to Mosul on southern fronts
Middle East
October 30, 2016
Iraqi forces edge closer to Mosul on southern fronts
Iraqi troops and security forces advanced towards Mosul from the south and southeast of the city on Sunday, Iraqi officials…
Israel’s next Gaza war will be ‘last’ one: Lieberman
Middle East
October 24, 2016
Israel’s next Gaza war will be ‘last’ one: Lieberman
Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Monday that Israel's next war with Gaza militants would be their last "because we will…
Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’
Middle East
October 2, 2016
Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’
Russia is sending more warplanes to Syria to ramp up its air campaign, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday, as…
Could India and Pakistan go to war?
World
September 22, 2016
Could India and Pakistan go to war?
Could India and Pakistan really go to war? It almost seems an absurd question to ask.After all, both countries have…
Ukraine military reports highest daily death toll since November
World
February 16, 2016
Ukraine military reports highest daily death toll since November
Three Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and seven wounded in fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the past 24 hours, the…
In old Damascus, war threatens Syrian handicrafts
Life & Style
January 10, 2016
In old Damascus, war threatens Syrian handicrafts
In his cramped workshop in Damascus, Mohammad Abdallah delicately etches away at wooden panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a craft he…
Iran says up to Assad to decide on Syria election run
Middle East
November 15, 2015
Iran says up to Assad to decide on Syria election run
A top Iranian official said Sunday several countries involved in Syria peace talks had tried to exclude President Bashar al-Assad…
Heroine Katniss finds her ending as ‘The Hunger Games’ closes with war
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November 14, 2015
Heroine Katniss finds her ending as ‘The Hunger Games’ closes with war
The guns are loaded, the arrows sharpened and the gauntlet has been thrown down - war is coming to the…
Family divided by Korea’s turbulent past seeks comfort in reunion
Life & Style
October 18, 2015
Family divided by Korea’s turbulent past seeks comfort in reunion
The members of families split and then permanently separated by the 1950-53 Korean War carry many sad memories and stories,…
Isolated North Korea says ready for war with US as it marks anniversary
World
October 10, 2015
Isolated North Korea says ready for war with US as it marks anniversary
Isolated North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party on Saturday with a massive military parade overseen…