Russia
UN chief warns of Syria spiraling out of control
Middle East
April 12, 2018
UN chief warns of Syria spiraling out of control
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is stressing the need to prevent the situation in Syria from “spiraling out of control.” The…
Trump says missiles ‘will be coming’ to Syria
Middle East
April 11, 2018
Trump says missiles ‘will be coming’ to Syria
After Russia warned the United States against military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump says missiles “will be coming.” Trump…
After more than 2 year suspension, Russia resumes flights to Cairo
Egypt
April 11, 2018
After more than 2 year suspension, Russia resumes flights to Cairo
Russia’s largest airliner, Aeroflot, will resume flights to Cairo on Wednesday after more than two and a half years of…
Security Council deadlocks again on Syria chemical attacks
Middle East
April 11, 2018
Security Council deadlocks again on Syria chemical attacks
Rival US and Russian resolutions to determine responsibility for chemical weapons attacks in Syria suffered defeats at the United Nations…
Airlines warned of possible Syria strike
World
April 11, 2018
Airlines warned of possible Syria strike
European airspace authorities are warning aircraft to be careful over the next days when flying close to Syria because of…
US, France and UK discuss gas attack response
World
April 11, 2018
US, France and UK discuss gas attack response
Trump administration officials have consulted with global allies on a possible joint military response to Syria’s alleged poison gas attack,…
Russia suffering under new US sanctions
World
April 11, 2018
Russia suffering under new US sanctions
Black Monday was followed by an even blacker Tuesday. The Russian market crash, sparked by new US sanctions, looks unlikely…
Russian spy poisoning: Yulia Skripal discharged from hospital
World
April 10, 2018
Russian spy poisoning: Yulia Skripal discharged from hospital
The poisoned daughter of a Russian ex-spy has been released from hospital after recovering from a nerve agent attack. She…
The Latest: Russia invites Israel envoy to talk about Syria
Middle East
April 10, 2018
The Latest: Russia invites Israel envoy to talk about Syria
A top Russian diplomat says the Israeli ambassador in Moscow has been “invited” to the Foreign Ministry to discuss developments…
Trump warns Russia may pay for alleged Syria gas attack
Middle East
April 10, 2018
Trump warns Russia may pay for alleged Syria gas attack
President Donald Trump warned Monday that Damascus and Moscow may be forced to pay for the latest alleged chemical weapons…