Opinion: Gabon and the inglorious silence of African institutions
In Libreville, Gabon, residents ventured out on the streets and surveyed damage…
Russia launches bombing campaigns against IS targets from air base in Iran
Russia has said it launched strikes against the so-called "Islamic State" from…
Syria, Iraq and the future of jihad
The terror organization 'Islamic State' (IS) has suffered serious losses in Syria,…
Russia claims Turkish NGOs are ‘main supplier’ of extremists in Syria
Russia has accused Turkey of using three humanitarian organizations to funnel weapons…
Putin’s ‘completely fulfilled’ task in Syria
Since Russia was declared to officially be present in the Middle East,…
Syria peace talks to discuss fate of Bashar Al-Assad
UN special envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura described the transitional government…
Jihadist football: Contrary visions of a future Syria
A football star-turned-protest leader-turned-jihadist encourages peaceful anti-Bashar Al-Assad protests in Syrian rebel-held…
Al-Assad’s future is non-negotiable: Syrian government
Regime is willing to participate in UN-backed talks, but will not discuss…
Al-Assad ‘must leave at beginning of political process, not end’: Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia will receive weapons from France that were initially ordered for…
Russia calls for UN security council discussion on purported Turkish violations in Syria
Conditions for ceasefire agreement cannot be fulfilled in one week, says Al-Assad