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Mon, April 23, 2018 | 05:04

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Russian lawmaker, US ambassador warn of consequences for Syria strikes

Russia's ambassador to the United States on Friday warned that there would be consequences for the U.S.-led military strikes on Syria, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's president.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 14:13

After chemical weapons attack, Trump changed tune on Syria

After chemical weapons attack, Trump changed tune on Syria

About 10 days ago, U.S. President Donald Trump told national security aides that he wanted U.S. forces out of Syria in six months or so, adamant that it was time to bring them home after largely defeating Islamic State militants.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 13:53

Russia's US ambassador warns of consequences for Syria strikes

Russia's ambassador to the United States on Friday warned that there would be consequences for the U.S.-led military strikes on Syria, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's president.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 12:16

Syrian defence shots down 13 missiles: state TV

Syrian state media says U.S.-led strikes hit army depots

Syrian state media lambasted U.S.-led air strikes on Saturday as a breach of international law and said the attack had targeted army depots in the Homs area.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:53

Air strikes against Syria 'one time shot': Mattis

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said on Friday the air strikes on targets in Syria were a "one time shot" to send a strong message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:46

Syrian defence shots down 13 missiles: state TV

Syrian defence shots down 13 missiles: state TV

Syrian air defences shot down 13 missiles fired in a U.S.-led attack on the country on Saturday, Syrian state TV said. It said the missiles had been shot down in the Kiswah area south of Damascus, the capital.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:38

Highlights from Trump's announcement on Syria attack

The following are highlights from U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on Friday announcing military strikes targeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons capabilities after a poison gas attack that killed at least 60 people last week: "A short time ago, I ordered the United States Armed Forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemic...

Middle East | 2018-04-14 11:24

Powerful quake strikes Iraq and Iran, killing at least 207

A powerful earthquake shook the Iran-Iraq border late Sunday, killing 207 people and injuring over 2,500 in the mountainous region of Iran alone, Iranian media reported. The temblor killed at least seven people in Iraq and injured 321 there, all in the country's northern, semiautonomous Kurdish region, according to Iraq's Interior Ministry. The magnitude 7.3 quake was centere...

Middle East | 2017-11-13 15:14

Saudi prince buys plane tickets for his 80 hawks

A Saudi prince has bought economy class airline seats for his 80 hawks, according to a photo posted on Reddit. Not surprisingly, the photo has gone viral. The picture, posted by Reddit user “lensoo,” was allegedly taken by the plane’s pilot and sent to him.

Middle East | 2017-02-02 13:43

ISIS turns Korean trucks into 'war rigs'

Film director George Miller’s apocalyptic road action franchise “Mad Max” introduced the fascinating world of “war rigs” - scrappy vehicles running on nitrogen-boosted engines and designed to fire archaic weapons such as harpoons and flame throwers. These makeshift vehicles are actually made and used by non-government military groups across the world. Groups like the Islamic ...

Middle East | 2017-01-20 14:43

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Missile attack on Syria