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Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe: German FM
Middle East
April 10, 2017
Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe: German FM
Russia will support a probe into the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said.…
UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman
Middle East
April 10, 2017
UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman
Britain is in discussions with international partners on how it can put more pressure on the Syrian government and its…
Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support
World
April 10, 2017
Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support
President Donald Trump's national security adviser is calling on Russia to re-evaluate its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, leaving…
Assad speaks with Iran’s president, who affirms support
Middle East
April 9, 2017
Assad speaks with Iran’s president, who affirms support
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani affirmed his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government on Sunday, following last week's US missile…
UK defense minister: Russia responsible by proxy for Syria chemical deaths
Middle East
April 9, 2017
UK defense minister: Russia responsible by proxy for Syria chemical deaths
Britain said on Sunday Russia bore responsibility by proxy for civilian deaths in Syria last week caused by a poison…
Civilians among 21 killed in US-led Syria strikes: activists
Middle East
April 9, 2017
Civilians among 21 killed in US-led Syria strikes: activists
US-led coalition aircraft struck two locations in northern Syria on Saturday, killing at least 21 people, including a woman and…
Trump’s UN envoy says ouster of al-Assad is a priority of US
Middle East
April 9, 2017
Trump’s UN envoy says ouster of al-Assad is a priority of US
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said in an interview that she sees regime change in Syria as…
Iran’s Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated
Middle East
April 8, 2017
Iran’s Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for an impartial probe of this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria…
UN says Syria action must abide by international law
Middle East
April 7, 2017
UN says Syria action must abide by international law
Immediate action is needed to protect the Syrian people but it should be "rooted in the principles of the United…
US strikes on Syria came close to clash with Russia: Medvedev
World
April 7, 2017
US strikes on Syria came close to clash with Russia: Medvedev
US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base were one step away from clashing with the Russian military, Russian…