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UN Boss Warns America Will Be Replaced If It Withdraws From the World
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Trump administration on Tuesday that if the United States...
The Syria Hotline For US and Russian Militaries
Russia has said it is suspending a special hotline to communicate with the US-led coalition about operations in Syria,...
UN Chief Concerned About Possible Escalation In Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that the recent downings of a Syrian jet and of an Iranian-made...
US-Led Coalition Says Syria Strike Killed ‘top IS Cleric’
The US-led coalition said Tuesday it had killed the Islamic State group's self-proclaimed top cleric in an air strike...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Scores Trump White House Meeting
US President Donald Trump greeted his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in the White House on Tuesday as...
US-Led Coalition Downs Iran-Made Drone In Syria
A US warplane shot down an Iranian-made drone operated by pro-regime forces in southern Syria early Tuesday, officials...
New Zealand Face Mexico Battle To Stay Alive In Confederations Cup
New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson says the All Whites must be brave against Mexico, knowing defeat on Wednesday will...
Australia’s Military Suspends Air Operations Over Syria
Australia's military on Tuesday said it was temporarily halting air missions over Syria, following the shooting down of...
Socceroos Boss Glum After Germany Defeat In Confederations Cup
Australia head coach Ange Postecoglou cut a disappointed figure after their 3-2 opening Confederations Cup defeat to...
We Retain the Right To Self Defense
The White House hit back at Russia on Monday after the Kremlin warned it would track US-led coalition aircraft in Syria...
US Working To Relaunch Military Hotline With Russia
The United States is seeking to re-establish a military hotline with Russia that has been vital in protecting both...
Russia’s Oil Firm Rosneft Finds New Oil Field On Shelf
Russia’s oil giant Rosneft said Sunday it had discovered a new oil field near the Laptev Sea, which could be the...
Saudi-Qatar Crisis Puts Syria Rebels In Tricky Position
A diplomatic crisis pitting Saudi Arabia against Qatar has put Syrian rebels in a difficult position, analysts say,...
Putin Says US Sanctions Will ‘complicate Relations’
New US sanctions on Russia approved by the Senate will complicate the countries' relations, Russian President Vladimir...
US Billionaire Brings Dutch Painters To China’s Masses
Standing in a dimly-lit gallery space in China's National Museum, the owner of the world's only privately-held Vermeer...
Russia ‘may Have Killed IS Head Baghdadi’
Russia's defence ministry is investigating whether one of its air strikes in Syria killed the leader of the Islamic...
UN and Russian Leaders Discuss Stabilising Libya
On June 14 Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail...
Xi Meets FIFA Boss As China Eyes World Cup
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Wednesday as the football world watches for signs...
Syria Peace Talks May Resume In July
A new round of Syria peace talks could happen next month in Geneva, the United Nations envoy said Wednesday, following...