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Israel intercepts missile fired at its air force in Syria

Israel intercepts missile fired at its air force in Syria

The Israeli military said it shot down one of numerous anti-aircraft missiles launched on Friday at its air force which…
Beyond Libya: Russia’s strategy in the Middle East

Beyond Libya: Russia’s strategy in the Middle East

The denial came promptly. No, Russia has not stationed special forces on the Egyptian-Libyan border. "There are no special forces…
Netanyahu vows new settlement ahead of meeting with US envoy

Netanyahu vows new settlement ahead of meeting with US envoy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to keep his promise to build Israel's first new West Bank settlement in…
Emirates, Etihad boarding as usual after second Trump travel ban blocked

Emirates, Etihad boarding as usual after second Trump travel ban blocked

Passengers from six mainly Muslim countries who would have been barred from the United States under President Donald Trump's latest…
Syria peace talks in Astana close with no sign of rebels

Syria peace talks in Astana close with no sign of rebels

Syrian peace talks in Kazakhstan closed on Wednesday without any substantive negotiations taking place, after rebels boycotted the meeting that…
In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely

In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely

On a cold winter morning in the Iranian capital recently, a homeless dog lay basking in the sun's rays for…
China, Saudi Arabia eye US$65 billion in deals as king visits

China, Saudi Arabia eye US$65 billion in deals as king visits

Saudi Arabia's King Salman oversaw the signing of deals worth potentially US$65 billion as he began a visit to Beijing…
Syria’s unaccompanied children biggest victims of war: UNICEF

Syria’s unaccompanied children biggest victims of war: UNICEF

Children have suffered the most in Syria's six-year war, and among them the most vulnerable are those separated from their…
Second bomb attack hits Damascus: state media

Second bomb attack hits Damascus: state media

A second bomb attack hit the Syrian capital of Damascus on Wednesday in an area to the west of an…
Syrian rebels to attend extended talks in Astana: Kazakh official

Syrian rebels to attend extended talks in Astana: Kazakh official

Kazakhstan says peace talks in the capital, Astana, over ending the fighting in Syria have been extended and will be…
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