Russia Opposes UN Draft Resolution To Ban Barrel Bombs In Syria
According to Russia, this is not the right time for the draft resolution.
Russia Plans To Completely Destroy Chemical Weapons By 2020, To Shut Down Two Facilities By November
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons believes Russia will surely destroy all its chemical weapons by 2020.
Copyright For ‘Mein Kampf’ Expires In 2015; Germany Debates Possibility Of Reprints
Germany has prevented the reprinting of Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” for seven decades.
Saudi Criminal Court Jails Two Men For Joining Syria War For ISIS
The Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia convicted two men who took part in Syria war for Islamic State group.
Brazil Hosts Indigenous Beauty Parade To Celebrate ‘Facial Features, Body Types and Adornments’
According to organizer Tainara da Silva, modelling agencies do not prefer working with indigenous women.
Italian Lawmaker Suspended After Wearing T-shirt With Image Of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Adolf Hitler
Gianluca Buonanno gave a Nazi salute during a debate while wearing a Hitler-style moustache.
Poachers Allegedly Poison 22 Elephants To Death In Zimbabwe; Authorities Recover Tusks, Carcasses
The parks and wildlife management authority spokeswoman Caroline Washaya said the authorities had recovered 22 elephant carcasses.
Iranian Companies Refuse Chinese Investments, Welcome Finance From Europe, US
Chinese investors impose restrictive terms on Iranian companies which now seek European investments instead.
Free Syrian Army Comes To Moscow ‘All The Time’: Russia
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, Free Syrian Army representatives come to Moscow all the time.
Iran, Second-Largest Wheat User In Middle East, To Export Wheat For First Time
Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Ali Qanbari said Iran would not require importing wheat any more.
Saudi Authorities Warn Legal Actions Against Hajj Pilgrims Who Fail To Leave Kingdom By Oct. 29
Saudi authorities have said more than $25,000 will be fined for each pilgrim who fails to leave the country by the deadline.
Russia May Be Planning To Cut Internet Cables Under Sea, US Intelligence Shows Concern
Some U.S. intelligence officials worry that Russia may have plans to attack underwater network cables.
Russian Search Engine Yandex Comes To Iran
Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi said the Russian search engine would open offices in Iran.
‘Time To End Israeli Occupation Of Palestine’: Iran Ambassador
Israel is responsible for the “instability, despair and rage in the Middle East,” according to the Iranian ambassador to the U.N.
Russia’s Involvement In Middle East May Trigger Muslim Emotion, Send More Fighters To Syria: Saudi Arabia
The best-case scenario in Syria centers on people getting up one morning and seeing Bashar Assad is gone, according to Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir.
Despite Syrian People’s Lives Having Been ‘Turned Into Nightmare,’ President Assad Remains ‘Calm And Composed’: Russian PM
According to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Russia is fighting terrorism together with Syria.
Russian Embassy In UK Defends Ambassador For Using Hollywood Actor’s Photo To Talk About ISIS Terrorists
According to the Russian Embassy in the U.K., no other suitable photograph was available.
Washington’s Suspicion Over Moscow’s Peacemaking Efforts In Syria ‘Regrettable,’ Russian Minister Says
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said Assad must have a “frank conversation” with Russia for a political settlement in Syria.
Turkey Asks Bashar Assad To ‘Stay In Russia Permanently’ To Allow Syria's Political Transition To Begin
“If only he [Syrian President Bashar Assad] would stay longer in Moscow so the Syrian people can be at ease, or if only he could stay there permanently and a real transition period could begin," Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu reportedly said.
Iran Hails Russia For ‘Bolstering Stability And Security’ In Middle East
Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehqan said Russia’s cooperation with Iran had made the Middle East more secure.
North Korea To Conduct Fourth Nuclear Test Due To Confrontational Policies of US, Allies: South Korean Spy Agency
According to South Korea’s spy agency, the North is going to conduct its fourth nuclear test.
‘No Peace In Syria Unless Assad Steps Down’: Germany, Saudi Arabia
According to Saudi Arabia, Assad’s hand is “stained with the blood of the Syrian people.”
Russia Apologizes To France After Summoning Ambassador Over French Fighter Jet Allegedly Approaching Russian Aircraft
The Russian foreign ministry has apologized to its French counterpart through diplomatic channels.
Doctors Without Borders Hospital, Bombed By US Forces, Was Occupied By Taliban Terrorists: Afghan Minister
Afghanistan's acting defense minister Masoom Stanekzai said both ISI and the Taliban were likely to have been using the hospital as a “safe place.”
Saudi Students Face Racial Discrimination In European Universities, Diplomat Alleges
According to a Saudi diplomat, the country's students face discrimination in Slovenia, Romania, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Russia Claims To Destroy ISIS Command Centers In Syria Amid Allegations Of Civilian Casualties
The Russian defense ministry claims ISIS Militants hides among civilians to “legalize” themselves.
Russian Operation In Syria ‘Big Mistake’ As It Is Delaying Political Transition: Turkey, Saudi Arabia
According to Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Moscow has made a “big mistake” by launching its operation in Syria.
Saudi Taxi Service Offers Free Ride To Women Going For Breast Cancer Check-ups, Casting Votes
The taxi service which has partnered with an association in Saudi Arabia to promote breast cancer awareness operates in 30 countries all over the world.
Hungarian Member Of European Parliament, Accused Of Espionage For Russia, Loses Immunity
Hungarian Member of the European Parliament Bela Kovacs has temporarily lost immunity after he had accused of espionage in favor of Russia.
Russia Questions US Intentions For Anti-ISIS Campaign In Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the United States may be more interested in changing the Assad regime than fighting ISIS militants.