Senior Russian Diplomat Tells Assad To Step Back Into Line
A senior Russian diplomat has warned Syrian President Bashar Assad that Moscow expects loyalty from Damascus in return for political and military support.
Asian Shares Fall After US Rally Ends
A stronger yen will likely be a drag on Japanese markets, a senior strategist at Okasan Securities in Tokyo said Thursday.
Airport In Northern Syria Linked To Russian Military Buildup, Turkey Responds With Border Enforcement
As the Assad regime flies supplies to Qamishli Airport, near the Turkish border, Turkey deploys military supplies to Nusaybin, just across the line.
Long-Serving Head Of Struggling Russian State Development Bank Quits
The Kremlin reportedly aims to fire the head of Russia’s state development bank, which needs hundreds of billions of rubles to keep from drowning in bad loans.
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Apple vs FBI: Why iPhone Battle Threatens Smartphone Users’ Privacy Globally
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Amid Syrian Civil War Ceasefire, ISIS Fighters Ousted From Strategic Region
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Most Americans Still View Russia Unfavorably Amid Conflicts In Syria, Ukraine, Poll Finds
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More Than A Dozen Hospitals Destroyed In Syria Last Year, Doctors Without Borders Says
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Russia Arrests 14 People For Allegedly Preparing Fake Passports For ISIS Militants, New Recruits
The suspects were allegedly helping extremists travel to Syria to fight alongside the Islamic State group, as well as those returning to Russia to conduct terror attacks.
Russia Deploys Advanced Spy Plane TU-214R In Syria’s Hmeimim Military Base
The U.S. believes that the plane is one of Russia's most advanced reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft, CNN reported.
Japan Climbs, Leading Asian Stocks Higher As Iran Statement Lifts Oil, US Shares
But China's economic slowdown remained a factor that could put downward pressure on stock prices, one fund manager said.
Syria Ceasefire Plan Moves Forward As 100 Trucks From Damascus Deliver Aid
After weeks of a diplomatic deadlock, humanitarian aid is being delivered to Syrians in besieged towns.
Ankara Explosion: Injuries Reported In Turkey Capital Near Military Site
Wednesday's blast in Ankara killed 18 and injured 61, not far from the headquarters of the nation's parliament and military.
Were Russian Bombers In UK Airspace? 2 Royal Air Force Jets Scrambled To Intercept Tu-160 Blackjacks
Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers were reportedly heading toward British airspace on Wednesday.
Russia-Ukraine Debt Update: Russian Lawsuit Over $3B Is Latest Economic Showdown Between Countries
Russia and Ukraine's next financial showdown will take place in a London court after months of arguing over bond repayments.
Oil Prices: Iran Supports OPEC Decision To Keep ‘Ceiling’ On Crude Production
But Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh stopped short of offering to restrain the nation's oil output as part of a global pact to freeze production.
Ukraine Political Crisis 2016 Update: As Coalition Frays, Worries Over Economy And IMF Loan Grow
Ukraine's ruling coalition lost another party following a failed no-confidence vote that left Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk in power.
Russia To Hand Over First Set Of S-300 Defense Missile System To Iran On Thursday
The deal for five defense missile system was signed between Iran and Russia in 2007 for $800 million and was suspended due to a U.N. embargo in 2010.
Oil Output Freeze Decision At Risk As Iran Says It Will Increase Production
The country said it was illogical for it to freeze its crude production, as Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Qatar agreed to do.
Russian Security Service Officially Charges 7 Suspected ISIS Members
Russia had detained them on suspicion of plotting attacks on Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Sverdlovsk region.
Japan Stocks Rise For Third Day, Leading Asian Stocks Higher, After US Shares Climb
Shares rose in Japan after a government report predicted companies would order more machinery this quarter than last.
When Did Jeb Bush Become A Gun Owner? Tweet Of Personalized Firearm Draws Mockery On Twitter
Jeb Bush’s one-word post with a photo of a gun brought on a barrage of mocking tweets Tuesday.
European Union Expansion? Bosnia And Herzegovina Wants To Join Amid Mounting EU Problems
The European Union faces mounting problems, but that hasn't stopped Bosnia and Herzegovina and other Balkan states from seeking membership.
ISIS And Al Nusra: Where Will A Syria Ceasefire Take Place?
The international task force in charge of a proposed truce has to figure out what territories ISIS and Al Nusra control.
In Syria, International Powers Are Bombing And Shelling Their Way To A National Ceasefire
With continuing attacks on civilian targets, peace is not a priority for international powers involved in Syria.
Ukraine's President Calls For Prime Minister's Resignation Amid Political Crisis
After several officials quit, Ukraine's Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk.
Russian Vodka Exports Decline 40% Amid Ukraine Tensions, Sanctions
Russian vodka exports reportedly fell to their lowest levels in a decade.
Turkey-Russia Antagonism Draws Kurds Closer To Moscow
The Kremlin is increasingly receptive to the demands of the Syrian Kurds, even granting the group a quasi-official recognition.
Russian Bombing In Syria Highlights Gulf With West, Stymies Ceasefire Prospects
The Kremlin's five-month bombing campaign in the country shows no sign of letting up ahead of a proposed halt in fighting.
US Stocks Poised For Tuesday Rally Despite Dashed Hopes Of Oil Supply Cut
Stock futures were broadly higher early Tuesday, suggesting that U.S. bourses are likely to extend their Friday rally.
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