Putin orders start of Russian forces' withdrawal from Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he would start pulling his armed forces out of Syria, five months after he ordered a military intervention that turned the tide of the war in favor of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S. warns Syria truce violations could 'tear asunder' peace effort
The U.S. State Department for the first time on Friday accused Syria of violating a truce with rebels and urged Russia to use its influence to stop the attacks, warning they could "tear asunder" the fragile peace process aimed at ending the war.
Israel calls on powers to punish Iran for its missile tests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called for world powers to take "immediate punitive steps" against Iran, following its ballistic missile tests last week.
Syria air strikes target Islamic State in ancient Palmyra
Russian warplanes were said to have launched heavy strikes on the Islamic State-held city of Palmyra on Thursday in what may be a prelude to a Syrian government bid to recapture the historic site lost to the jihadist group last May.
Syrian opposition says peace talks agenda positive
The main Syrian opposition council said on Wednesday the agenda proposed by the United Nations for peace talks was positive and it had noted fewer government violations of a cessation of hostilities agreement in the past day.
China says takes 'distinctly Chinese approach' to national security
China is taking a "distinctly Chinese approach" to national security with a raft of new laws, including one on counterterrorism, the third-ranked leader said on Wednesday, offering a strong rebuttal to Western criticism.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Must Comply With Deal 'For Many Years'
The head of the UN's nuclear agency has suggested that Iran's initial compliance with a nuclear deal is only a first step, saying Tehran must continue to honor its commitments in the years ahead.
Russia Says Bases Could Be Used To Deliver Syrian Aid
Russia's Defense Ministry has said it was ready to give access to its military bases in Syria for humanitarian aid deliveries.
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