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UN envoy to Libya agrees with Egyptian officials on supporting national unity government

Kopler and Al-Magdoub agreed to continue their consultations on the Libyan current…

Ahmed Abbas

Egypt affirms necessity of unified Syrian territories: FM spokesperson

The federalisation is not purely Kurdish, but is comprised of Arabs, Assyrians…

Ahmed Abbas

Russia continues airstrikes despite pullout from Syria

The Russian air force will keep hitting "IS" and al-Nusra Front units…

Deutsche Welle

Putin: Russia’s air defense systems to remain in Syria

The Russian president has announced Moscow's plans to leave air defense systems…

Deutsche Welle

Russian withdrawal from Syria is positive sign: Iran

The decision will not undermine the Syrian army, says Russian official

Ahmed Abbas

Russia makes surprising move to withdraw warplanes from Syria

Russian president wants to show the world that he could outmanoeuvre the…

Ahmed Abbas

Can 3D imagery save Syria’s cultural heritage?

Hundreds of major heritage sites have been destroyed or damaged during the…

Deutsche Welle

Car explodes in Berlin, killing driver

German police are investigating a car explosion in the capital Berlin. Officials…

Deutsche Welle

Why is Russia withdrawing forces from Syria?

President Vladimir Putin's announcement that Russia is beginning its withdrawal of forces…

Deutsche Welle

Putin orders Russian forces to begin withdrawal from Syria

Putin has ordered the defense ministry to start the withdrawal of troops…

Deutsche Welle