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Putin slams US on Syria, says partners have ‘mush for brains’
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday slammed Washington for refusing to share intelligence with Russia on Syria,…
New Syrian rebel alliance formed, says weapons on the way
A Kurdish militia in northern Syria has joined forces with Arab rebels, and their new alliance has been promised…
China says Russia, US must avoid fighting proxy war in Syria
China's ruling Communist Party says the U.S. and Russia must avoid fighting a proxy war in Syria, chiding both for…
‘Fiercest clashes’ as Syria regime advances with Russian support
Syrian regime forces backed by Russian air strikes advanced in the centre of the country Monday, sparking the…
Turkish jets harassed by Syria missiles, ‘necessary response’ given
Syria-based missile systems harassed four Turkish F-16 warplanes near the border between the two countries on…
Prince says Saudi will stay in charge of hajj
Senior Saudi royal, Prince Turki al-Faisal, says the oversight and management of the annual Islamic hajj…
France’s strikes in Syria probably killed French jihadists
French air strikes in Syria have probably killed French jihadists, a source in the delegation of Prime Minister…
Britain dismisses reports about air force orders to confront Russian jets
Russia called in the British defence attache in Moscow on Sunday after a British newspaper published what London…
Syria opposition to boycott UN talks, cites Russia strikes
Syria's key opposition National Coalition said Sunday it would boycott talks proposed by UN peace envoy Staffan de…
Iran’s Parliament Gives Initial Nod To Nuclear Deal With Powers
The Iranian parliament gave preliminary backing on Sunday to a bill approving Tehran's nuclear agreement with world…