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‘If US is world’s conscience, why doesn’t it see what’s happening in Yemen?’ – Moscow
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Turkey says 'Euphrates Shield' operation in Syria 'successfully completed'
The Turkish military has successfully completed its 'Euphrates Shield' operation in northern Syria, the Turkish National Security Council has announced.
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Israel threatens to destroy Syrian air defenses
The military actions did not go unnoticed both in the Middle East and further afield.
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Assad: No one invited US to Manbij, all foreign troops in Syria without permission are ‘invaders’
Any foreign forces, including those from the US, that enter Syria without invitation are invaders, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Chinese media in an interview, noting that no one had given the US troops currently in Manbij permission to be there.
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US deploys 2,500 paratroopers to Kuwait, ready for missions in Syria & Iraq – report
The US military is deploying 2,500 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to Kuwait, with the declared goal of taking part in operations against Islamic State (IS, previously ISIS/ISIL) in both Syria and Iraq, according to the Army Times.
US troops spotted in armored convoy near Manbij, Syria
American soldiers have been spotted traveling in an armored convoy near the Syrian city of Manbij, with a US spokesman calling it a “deliberate action” aimed at ensuring Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) is defeated.
Mosul offensive: Iraqi forces recapture airport in bid to retake city
Iraqi security forces have recaptured Mosul airport, a key part of the government's offensive to drive the so-called Islamic State (IS) from the western half of the city.
Donald Trump: ‘Iran has formally been put on notice’ for firing missile
IRAN has rejected a warning from US President Donald Trump’s administration over its latest missile test as unfounded and “provocative”.
World Iran confirms missile test, denies breach of nuclear deal
Tehran warned Washington against using the issue to fuel tensions.
Lavrov: Syria ‘safe zones’ possible if Damascus agrees
Russia may support the US initiative to establish so-called ‘safe zones’ for refugees in Syria, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The plan would require close cooperation with the UN and approval from Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government, he added.
Israel deploys 'Star Wars' missile killer system
The United States has its own system for intercepting ballistic missiles in space, Aegis.
Assad welcomes French presidential candidate Fillon’s views on Syria
In an interview with French media Sunday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he welcomed conservative French presidential candidate François Fillon’s policies on terrorism.
Truck rams into soldier crowd in Jerusalem, 4 dead, about 15 injured (PHOTOS)
A truck rammed into a crowd of soldiers in Jerusalem.
Why The Death Of Iran’s Former President Presents A Challenge To Moderates
Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was a leading figure among Iran’s moderate elite, and his death comes with the country preparing for a crucial presidential election and instability across the region.
Israeli police question PM Netanyahu in corruption probe
Israeli police have questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an inquiry into corruption allegations.
2-state solution 'only way' for lasting peace between Israelis, Palestinians - Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry laid out the US proposal for a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, less than a month before the Trump administration takes office and at a low point in US-Israeli relations.
Netanyahu seeks to rally Israelis around him in anti-Obama assault
alestinians claim eastern Jerusalem as their capital
Syrian Army declares Aleppo under full control, ‘return of security’ to city
The Syrian army has retaken control of the besieged city of Aleppo, following the evacuation of the last group of civilians and rebels, a statement says.
Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov shot dead in Ankara
A Turkish policeman has shot dead Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo.
Syria: ambulances on the move as Aleppo evacuation operation begins
International Committee of the Red Cross says first convoy of ambulances and buses has dropped off wounded people in rebel-held rural area
