Tag: Syria

Egypt backs Russia, asserts itself against Saudi Arabia’s Syria strategy

Airstrikes come as Egypt’s relations with Russia improve, but support likely to…

Emir Nader

Merkel skeptical of Turkey’s ‘safe zone’ proposal

German Chancellor Merkel has said that Turkey's proposal for a "safe zone"…

Deutsche Welle

Nerves are on edge along Balkan refugee route

The refugee crisis has put a strain on already difficult relations between…

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‘Unprecendented’ freedoms in Egypt: Al-Sisi

Amnesty International tells UN not to be “fooled” by Egyptian President’s empty…

Emir Nader

Al-Sisi, French and Italian leaders discuss Middle East issues

Egyptian president also held talks with Panama counterpart on cooperation between canals…

Daily News Egypt

Syria rebels agree truce with Hezbollah in key areas

The Shi'a Hezbollah movement, allied to the regime in Syria, has confirmed…

Deutsche Welle

Arab League’s inaction is shameful

Everyone is talking about the refugee crisis overwhelming Europe; everyone apart from…

Khalaf Al Habtoor

Middle Eastern conflicts spill onto Spanish football pitch

Inevitably, the mass exodus of refugees from conflict areas was going to…

James Dorsey

Russia starts drone surveillance missions in Syria

Russia has begun drone surveillance missions in Syria, US defence officials said…

Deutsche Welle

Netanyahu meets Putin amid fears of Russian military build-up in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met Russian President Vladimir Putin to…

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