Lebanon to complain to UN over use of airspace to strike Syria
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants condemns the raids against the Syrian Arab Republic."
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Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold summit on Syria in April – Spokesman
Violence has continued to plague various parts of Syria.
Russian plane crashes in Syria killing 32 – Defence Ministry
The ministry says a technical malfunction could have caused the crash.
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Russia, U.S. trade blame over UN resolution on Syria
On Sunday, the U. S. blamed Russia together with the Syrian government and Iran.
U.S. pledges $200 million to support anti-IS efforts in Syria
The anti-IS coalition meeting is a part of the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, which started on ...
Israel launches heavy air strike in Syria after F-16 crash
Early assessment shows the jet was shot down by Syrian army.
800 female IS fighters detained in Syria — Report
The women were detained with their children.
Children suffering in Nigeria, other conflict-ravaged countries – UNICEF
The affected children face a bleak future unless urgent action is taken to help them, the agency warns.
Aid groups slam U.S. for withholding $65m funds to Palestinian refugees
Earlier this month the U.S. earmarked $60 million for UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees for 2018, saying ...
Turkey detains over 1,632 illegal migrants
About 1,556 from Syria were trying to illegally cross into Turkey.
Putin orders Russian forces to start pulling out of Syria
Russia will keep the Hmeymim air base as well as a naval facility at the Syrian port of Tartous.
Nigeria remains third most terrorised country as Boko Haram killings reduce 80%
The report monitors and measures the effects of terrorism in 163 countries.
Islamic State commanders flee from Syria into Turkey, monitor says
“Bribes ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 dollars were paid in order to secure their escape into Turkey.
Gunman attacks Saudi King Salman’s Palace, kills 2 guards
Royal guards killed the gunman, identified by the ministry as a 28-year-old Saudi national.
Trump adds Chad, North Korea and Venezuela to travel ban
The initial travel ban targeted six Muslim-majority countries
U.S.-led airstrikes kill seven children in Syria’s Raqqa
The U.S.-led coalition has carried out 44 air raids over the past 48 hours.
Russia, Syria opposition agree on 3rd Syria Safe Zone
The spokesman added that 84 settlements with a population of more than 147,000 people were in the zone.
Jordan repeals law allowing rapists to marry victims
In July, Tunisian parliament scrapped a similar provision in its penal code.
49 migrants arrested while trying to leave Greece with fake passports
“Six others were held at the airport on the island of Santorini,’’ police said.
EU imposes sanctions on Syrian scientists, military officials
“Western intelligence agencies accuse the government of Bashar al-Assad of carrying out the attack.”
Rebels attack Syrian warplane east of Damascus
“Our men targeted the plane, they saw smoke coming out of it and it withdrew backwards.”
Syrian army announces ceasefire in south of country until Thursday
The army added it would respond to breaches in an appropriate way, without elaborating.
Chemical weapons watchdog says Sarin was used in Syria attack
Dozens were killed in the attack.
Again, U.S. indicts Nigeria, other countries of using child soldiers
Other countries listed include Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Council of Europe lawmakers move against chief after visit to Syrian President
Mr. Agramunt had come under fire for a visit to war-torn Syria in March during which he met al-Assad.
