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Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
Middle East

Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Syrian government and opposition should move forward on large-scale prisoner exchanges to build confidence ahead…
Rival UN resolutions on Syria cease-fire go down to defeat
Middle East

Rival UN resolutions on Syria cease-fire go down to defeat

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Rival humanitarian resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Syria’s last rebel stronghold in Idlib were defeated…
Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign
World

Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign

A campaign in support of jailed Russian demonstrators gained momentum Wednesday, with celebrities, priests and teachers calling for their release…
Egypt wins ‘distinguished participation prize’ at Russia tourism fair OTDYKH Leisure
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Egypt wins ‘distinguished participation prize’ at Russia tourism fair OTDYKH Leisure

Egypt’s pavilion was awarded the “distinguished participation award” at the 25th edition of the OTDYKH Leisure, the largest tourism fair…
Erdogan hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria summit
Middle East

Erdogan hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host his Russian and Iranian counterparts on Monday for their latest summit on Syria,…
Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib: rescuers
Middle East

Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib: rescuers

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian troops shelled the south of Idlib on Sunday, according to rescuers and residents in the rebel…
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse
Middle East

Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The Taliban have sent a delegation to Russia to discuss prospects for a withdrawal of US…
US says reports of CIA mole in Kremlin put lives at risk
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US says reports of CIA mole in Kremlin put lives at risk

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday angrily denounced news reports detailing the secret exfiltration of a CIA mole…
Major losses for pro-Kremlin candidates in Moscow city vote
World

Major losses for pro-Kremlin candidates in Moscow city vote

Pro-Kremlin candidates have suffered major losses in a Moscow municipal election following an opposition-led strategic voting campaign, Russian news agencies…
Russians go to polls after summer of protests
World

Russians go to polls after summer of protests

Russians voted Sunday in local elections after weeks of opposition protests in Moscow that led to the biggest police crackdown…
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