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Trump unleashes on Putin, Syrian dictator
US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed a hated dictator has “fled his country”, taking a swipe at Vladimir Putin in the process.
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FIGHTING HAS ERUPTED: Country of 23m headed for ‘full-scale collapse’
A nation of more than 23 million is teetering on the brink of total collapse as rebel forces take hold, with a dictator now facing an uncertain future.
By Jamie Seidel
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Syria will ‘eliminate’ terrorists and their sponsors – Assad
The Syrian leader has pledged that his forces will continue to defend the territorial integrity of the country
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Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria’s Assad
The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies
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Syrian military outlines response to terrorist offensive
An attack led by Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham has failed to establish permanent positions in Aleppo, the country’s General Command has said
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Why Lebanon Cease-Fire Threatens Chance of Middle East Stability
e in Israel are pressing for an attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities now Tehran is at a disadvantage
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France Casts Doubt on Arresting Netanyahu Under ICC Warrant
The French foreign ministry suggested Benjamin Netanyahu may have immunity from arrest because Israel isn’t a signatory of the court founding treaty.
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Israel sanctions its oldest newspaper
The government has approved a boycott of Haaretz following a slew of critical reports
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UK signals it would arrest Netanyahu
London has said it would comply with the ICC war crimes warrant for the Israeli leader
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ICC arrest warrants: 'Binyamin Netanyahu's world has shrunk considerably'
Arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif mark a "historic moment" in the history of the court, according to international law specialist Johann Soufi.
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Israel responds to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The Hague-based court has turned the justice system into “a human shield for Hamas’ crimes,” President Isaac Herzog has said
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Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes
International Criminal Court judges say there are “reasonable grounds” they bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Israel to annex West Bank – Seymour Hersh
The move will be aimed at preventing a two-state solution, according to the US investigative journalist
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Israeli strike hits central Beirut area, northern Israel town struck by rockets
At least 4 people dead in drone strike targeting Lebanese capital for 2nd straight day<
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Iran’s nuclear sites ‘should not be attacked’ – IAEA boss
Israel’s defense minister recently hinted at plans to strike the country’s installations, calling them an “existential threat”
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