syria
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Middle East
August 28, 2018
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib
Syria’s northwestern Idlib region — crammed with civilians and rebels close to Turkey — needs Russia’s “moderating manner,” Chancellor Angela…
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria
Middle East
August 27, 2018
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Iran’s defense minister said Sunday his country will continue its support of the Syrian government to…
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
Middle East
August 25, 2018
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
A senior Russian official warned the United States on Saturday against making any “reckless” moves in Syria, the RIA…
Turkey warns against Syrian govt offensive on Idlib
Middle East
August 24, 2018
Turkey warns against Syrian govt offensive on Idlib
MOSCOW (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Friday warned against a possible Syrian government offensive on the last remaining stronghold…
Islamic State chief, in rare speech, urges followers to fight on
Middle East
August 23, 2018
Islamic State chief, in rare speech, urges followers to fight on
CAIRO (Reuters) – Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in his first purported speech in nearly a year, has called…
Syria’s al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
Middle East
August 22, 2018
Syria’s al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Syria’s al-Qaida affiliate has vowed to fight on in Idlib province, the country’s last…
US raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization
Middle East
August 19, 2018
US raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization
The United States said on Friday it had secured $300 million from coalition partners to help stabilize parts of…
Germany reaches deal on sending back migrants to Greece
World
August 17, 2018
Germany reaches deal on sending back migrants to Greece
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany has reached an agreement with Greece to send back migrants to the Mediterranean country if they…
Saudi Arabia says it’s given $100 million to northeast Syria
Middle East
August 17, 2018
Saudi Arabia says it’s given $100 million to northeast Syria
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said early on Friday that it has contributed $100 million to northeast…
Lebanese Hezbollah leader says group stronger than ever
Middle East
August 15, 2018
Lebanese Hezbollah leader says group stronger than ever
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The leader of Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, said on Tuesday his group was stronger than…