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No US decision yet on Syria no-fly zone
Middle East
October 8, 2015
No US decision yet on Syria no-fly zone
Obama administration officials on Wednesday said the longstanding issue of a no-fly zone in war-torn Syria has been discussed but…
Russia ‘could put in place’ coordination with US on Syria strikes
Middle East
October 7, 2015
Russia ‘could put in place’ coordination with US on Syria strikes
Russia could implement US proposals aiming to coordinate Moscow's strikes in Syria with the US-led coalition, a Russian defense ministry…
Russia escalating Syria war by targeting moderate opposition: US
World
October 5, 2015
Russia escalating Syria war by targeting moderate opposition: US
Russia is escalating Syria's civil war by targeting the moderate opposition, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday, comparing…
Insight: US enforcement of Iran arms embargo slipped during nuclear talks
Middle East
October 5, 2015
Insight: US enforcement of Iran arms embargo slipped during nuclear talks
Addressing concerns that a landmark nuclear deal reached this year could boost Iran's military power, the Obama administration reassured critics…
Afghan forces battle to regain control of city after stunning loss
World
September 29, 2015
Afghan forces battle to regain control of city after stunning loss
Afghan forces backed by US air support battled Taliban fighters for control of the northern city of Kunduz on Tuesday,…
US-trained Syrian rebels gave equipment to Al-Qaeda
Middle East
September 26, 2015
US-trained Syrian rebels gave equipment to Al-Qaeda
The Pentagon on Friday said a group of US-trained Syrian rebels had handed over ammunition and equipment to Al-Qaeda's affiliate…
Iran’s Rouhani: US ties better but ‘still a long road to travel’
Middle East
September 26, 2015
Iran’s Rouhani: US ties better but ‘still a long road to travel’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that ties with the United States had improved, although there was "still a…
N. Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Europe’s migrant crisis
World
September 24, 2015
N. Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Europe’s migrant crisis
North Korea on Thursday offered its verdict on the migrant emergency facing Europe, blaming the "evil empire" United States for…
US urges ‘engagement’ by Russia against Islamic State group
Middle East
September 16, 2015
US urges ‘engagement’ by Russia against Islamic State group
The White House said on Tuesday the United States would like to see Russia engage constructively with the international coalition…
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield, US officials say
Middle East
September 15, 2015
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield, US officials say
Russia has positioned about half a dozen tanks at an airfield at the centre of a military build-up in Syria,…