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Russian jets hit Islamic State targets in Palmyra, Aleppo
Middle East

Russian jets hit Islamic State targets in Palmyra, Aleppo

Russian jets hit Islamic State targets in the Syrian city of Palmyra and the northern province of Aleppo, Syrian state…
Russia making ‘grave mistake’ in Syria: Turkey’s Erdogan
Middle East

Russia making ‘grave mistake’ in Syria: Turkey’s Erdogan

Moscow's bombing campaign in Syria is "unacceptable", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, warning that Russia was making a…
Merkel says military efforts needed in Syria but will not end war
Middle East

Merkel says military efforts needed in Syria but will not end war

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a German radio station that military efforts were necessary in Syria even though they would…
Russia to step up air strikes in Syria
Middle East

Russia to step up air strikes in Syria

Russia said on Saturday it will step up air strikes in Syria, escalating a military intervention which Moscow says is…
Egypt says Russia’s intervention in Syria will counter terrorism
Egypt

Egypt says Russia’s intervention in Syria will counter terrorism

Russia's intervention in Syria will curtail the spread of terrorism and help deal a fatal blow to Islamic State in…
Russia bolstering military presence in Syria: analysts
Middle East

Russia bolstering military presence in Syria: analysts

The Bassel al-Assad Airbase in Syria’s northwestern Lattakia province -- believed to host 32 planes, 16 helicopters, nine tanks, two…
Obama warns Russia’s Putin of ‘quagmire’ in Syria
Middle East

Obama warns Russia’s Putin of ‘quagmire’ in Syria

US President Barack Obama warned Russia on Friday that its bombing campaign against Syrian rebels will suck Moscow into a…
US, allies demand Russia halt Syria strikes outside IS areas
Middle East

US, allies demand Russia halt Syria strikes outside IS areas

Russia bombed Syria for a third day on Friday, mainly hitting areas held by rival insurgent groups rather than the…
Air strikes in Syria to last three-four months: Russia
Middle East

Air strikes in Syria to last three-four months: Russia

Russia estimates its air strike campaign in Syria could last three to four months, the head of the foreign affairs…
Assad allies, including Iranians, prepare ground attack in Syria: sources
Middle East

Assad allies, including Iranians, prepare ground attack in Syria: sources

Hundreds of Iranian troops have arrived in Syria in the last 10 days and will soon join government forces and…
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