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UN Security Council Expected To Meet On Syria Safe Zones Deal
Japan and Sweden have requested a UN Security Council meeting to obtain specific details of a Russia-backed agreement...
The Contrasting Fortunes of Kwesi Nyantakyi and Ghana Football
Following the appointment of Kwesi Nyantakyi to the position of CAF 1st Vice-President, Citi Sports’ Benjamin Nketsia...
Russia Blocks China’s Biggest Messaging App
Moscow's communications regulator has added WeChat to its list of prohibited websites, according to Russian state news...
Obama Warned Trump About Hiring Michael Flynn
Barack Obama warned newly elected President Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser, the...
In US, Left and Right Go Along With Macron’s Win
The US political establishment gave a broad welcome Monday to France's election of Emmanuel Macron, taking a cue from...
Russia Seeks UN Backing For Deal On Syria Safe Zones
Russia on Monday faced resistance from Western powers to a bid to win UN Security Council backing for an agreement it...
Obama Warned Trump Not To Hire Flynn
Barack Obama warned his soon to be successor Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as his national security...
Former Top US Justice Official To Testify On Flynn-Russia Links
The simmering controversy over Russia's alleged meddling in last year's US election returns to the spotlight Monday,...
US Studying Moscow’s Syria Deal
The United States is closely examining whether a Russia-brokered deal to establish safe zones in Syria can work in the...
Syria FM Rejects UN Monitors For ‘de-Escalation’ Deal
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said on Monday his country would reject any United Nations role in monitoring the...
First Evacuations From Damascus Rebel District
Syrian rebels and their families begin evacuating from a district of the capital Damascus for the first time on Monday,...
First Evacuations From Damascus Rebel District
Syrian rebels and their families began leaving a northern district of the capital on Monday, state television said, in...
Philippines, US Launch Smaller Military Exercises
The Philippines and United States launched annual military exercises in Manila on Monday but the longtime allies scaled...
Talks Begin On Evacuating Rebels From Syria Capital
Negotiations were under way on Sunday on evacuating insurgents and their families from two districts in Damascus, a...
Five Things You Need To Know About France’s Vote.
Five things you need to know about France's vote. Why is this election important? France is choosing its next...
France Decides Between Le Pen and Macron
French voters are choosing their next president after an unpredictable campaign that has divided the country. The...
Voters Decide Between Le Pen and Macron
French voters are to choose their next president after an unpredictable campaign that has divided the country. The...
Hollande Vows ‘response’ To Macron Hack Attack
Strict election rules are now in place ahead of Sunday's vote French President François Hollande has promised to...
Syria Fighting Eases As Safe Zones Plan Begins
Fighting subsided in Syria on Saturday after a deal signed by government backers Russia and Iran and rebel supporter...