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Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefire
Middle East

Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefire

Syria's opposition indicated on Wednesday it was ready for a two-week truce in Syria, saying it was a chance to…
Syrian govt accepts halt to ‘combat operations’ in line with US-Russian plan
Middle East

Syrian govt accepts halt to ‘combat operations’ in line with US-Russian plan

The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to "combat operations" that does not include the Islamic State…
Syrian rebels see flaws in US-Russian truce plan
Middle East

Syrian rebels see flaws in US-Russian truce plan

The United States and Russia announced plans for a "cessation of hostilities" in Syria that would take effect on Saturday…
Violence rages in Syria as Kerry and Lavrov reach provisional deal on ceasefire
Middle East

Violence rages in Syria as Kerry and Lavrov reach provisional deal on ceasefire

US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday he and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, had reached a provisional…
Russia fails in UN bid to rein in Turkey over Syria
Middle East

Russia fails in UN bid to rein in Turkey over Syria

Western powers have rejected a Russian bid at the United Nations to halt Turkey's military actions in Syria, as France…
US and Russia hold talks on Syria ceasefire ahead of UN meeting
Middle East

US and Russia hold talks on Syria ceasefire ahead of UN meeting

US and Russian military officials have held talks in Geneva ahead of a wider meeting on Friday aimed at trying…
Egypt to purchase 10 Superjet passenger planes from Russia
Business

Egypt to purchase 10 Superjet passenger planes from Russia

An Egyptian airline is expected to sign a contract with Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (CJSC) next month for 10…
Russian authorities charge 7 of plotting acts of terrorism
World

Russian authorities charge 7 of plotting acts of terrorism

Russia's state security service says it has charged seven people with terrorism in the country's Ural mountain region. The local security…
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
Business

Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years

The fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years could be decided on Wednesday when OPEC members travel…
Russia denies bombing hospitals, Syrian ambassador blames US
Middle East

Russia denies bombing hospitals, Syrian ambassador blames US

Russia is not bombing hospitals in northern Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, calling such reports "unsubstantiated accusations.""Once…
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