IS ‘loses more than a quarter of its territory’ in Syria and Iraq
So-called Islamic State (IS) has lost more than a quarter of the territory it once controlled, new data shows.…
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Russia vetoes U.N. demand to end bombing of Syria’s Aleppo
Russia vetoed a French-drafted U.N. Security Council resolution on Saturday that would have demanded an end to…
Russia builds up forces in Syria: Reuters data analysis
Russia has built up its forces in Syria since a ceasefire collapsed in late September, sending in troops, planes…
Russia deputy prime minister says hopes Egypt-Russia air travel to resume before 2016-end
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich expressed hope for the resumption of flights between Moscow and…
US election: Trump ‘fool’ and Clinton ‘weak’, say VPs
Donald Trump was likened to a "fool or maniac" while Hillary Clinton was dismissed as "weak and feckless" in a…
Russia to sign aviation security agreement with Egypt soon: Minister
Egyptian-Russian aviation security agreement is expected to be signed "in the coming period" within the framework…
Russia suspends weapons-grade plutonium deal with US
Russia has suspended an agreement with the US on the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium, the latest sign…
Apple introduces Apple Pay payment service in Russia
Apple Inc launched its Apple Pay software in Russia on Tuesday as the U.S. technology firm extends the global…
U.N. discusses urging end to all military flights over Syria’s Aleppo
The United Nations Security Council will begin negotiations on Monday on a draft resolution that urges Russia…
Syrian crisis: US suspends talks with Russia
The US has said it is suspending talks with Russia over Syria, accusing Moscow of having "failed to live up" to its…
