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Syrian government says Assad’s future not up for discussion

Syrian government says Assad’s future not up for discussion

The Syrian government's chief negotiator said President Bashar al-Assad's future was not up for discussion at peace talks, underlining the…
South Korean President Park to make state visit to Iran in May

South Korean President Park to make state visit to Iran in May

South Korean President Park Geun-hye will make a state visit to Iran from May 1 to 3 to meet President…
Yemen peace talks delayed by ongoing combat

Yemen peace talks delayed by ongoing combat

Peace talks in Kuwait aimed at ending over a year of civil war and a Saudi-led intervention in Yemen will…
Syrian rebels declare new battle against government

Syrian rebels declare new battle against government

Syrian rebel groups announced a new battle against government forces on Monday, a sign of escalating violence that has undermined…
Iran shows off Russian S-300 defense system on Army Day

Iran shows off Russian S-300 defense system on Army Day

Iran showed off parts of its new Russian S-300 missile defense system during National Army Day on Sunday, where President…
Israel affirms its hold on Golan ahead talks with Putin on Syria

Israel affirms its hold on Golan ahead talks with Putin on Syria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel would never relinquish the Golan Heights, in a signal to Russia…
At least 15 security personnel killed in attacks in Benghazi

At least 15 security personnel killed in attacks in Benghazi

At least 15 members of the security forces were killed and 40 wounded in two days of clashes in the…
Iran will not attend Doha oil freeze talks on Sunday: sources

Iran will not attend Doha oil freeze talks on Sunday: sources

Iran will not attend a meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC member countries about freezing oil output levels scheduled for Doha,…
Damascus skirts transition talk as Aleppo clashes intensify

Damascus skirts transition talk as Aleppo clashes intensify

Syria's chief government negotiator sought on Friday to steer a new round of peace talks away from the political transition…
US considers supporting new UAE push against al-Qaeda in Yemen

US considers supporting new UAE push against al-Qaeda in Yemen

The United States is considering a request from the United Arab Emirates for military support to assist a new offensive…
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