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Syria says two Russian aid planes arrive in country
Middle East

Syria says two Russian aid planes arrive in country

Two Russian planes carrying 80 tonnes of humanitarian aid arrived at an airport in Syria's city of Latakia on Saturday,…
Russia to U.S.: talk to us on Syria or risk ‘unintended incidents’
Middle East

Russia to U.S.: talk to us on Syria or risk ‘unintended incidents’

Russia called on Friday for military-to-military cooperation with the United States to avert "unintended incidents" as it stages navy exercises…
Angelina Jolie warns of IS using rape as weapon
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Angelina Jolie warns of IS using rape as weapon

American actress and ambassador to the United Nations for Refugees Angelina Jolie has warned of the Islamic State's (IS) sexual…
Syrian government delegation visited Cairo to discuss terrorism: BBC
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Syrian government delegation visited Cairo to discuss terrorism: BBC

A security delegation affiliated with the government of beleaguered Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has held talks with Egyptian officials in…
Israel wary of Russian military build-up in Syria
Egypt

Israel wary of Russian military build-up in Syria

Indications of increased Russian involvement in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad are prompting a reassessment in Israel about…
UK says more deadly drone strikes possible, despite criticism
World

UK says more deadly drone strikes possible, despite criticism

Britain will not hesitate to carry out more deadly drone strikes against militants in Syria planning attacks on the United…
Syria slams British meddling after intervention signal
Middle East

Syria slams British meddling after intervention signal

Syria's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned British "interference" in its affairs, after a senior government minister signalled Britain was moving…
US voices concern to Russia over latest military moves in Syria
World

US voices concern to Russia over latest military moves in Syria

Secretary of State John Kerry told his Russian counterpart on Saturday the United States was deeply concerned about reports that…
Why ISIS wants to erase Palmyra’s history
Middle East

Why ISIS wants to erase Palmyra’s history

Editor's note: Sturt W. Manning is chair of the Department of Classics at Cornell University.
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