Taliban says no contacts with Russia over Islamic State
The Taliban denied reports that representatives had met Russian officials to discuss the common threat from Islamic State in Afghanistan as a British newspaper reported that President Vladimir Putin had met the Taliban leader.
Russia says air force has not hit civilian targets in Syria
Russian air forces have not hit civilian targets since they started a bombing campaign in Syria nearly three months ago, a senior Russian officer said in an interview with Rossiya 24 television.
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strike in Damascus suburb
A top Syrian rebel leader and head of the most powerful insurgent group in the eastern suburbs of Damascus was killed in an aerial raid that targeted the group's headquarters, rebel sources and the Syrian army said on Friday.
Syria Ready To Participate In Geneva Peace Talks
Syria is ready to enter peace talks in Geneva, the country’s foreign minister has said during an official trip to China.
India's Modi In Moscow To Promote Defense, Energy Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Moscow for an annual bilateral summit expected to focus on defense and energy cooperation.
Turkey Condemns Alleged Russian Air Strikes On Syrian City
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has condemned a suspected Russian military attack on the Syrian city of Idlib, adding Syrian territory will not be part of “Russian imperialist goals.”
Putin Says Russia Will Not 'Abandon' Russians In Southeast Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not abandon Russians living in southeast Ukraine to what he described as Ukrainian "nationalists."
Russian Warplanes Strike Rebel-Held City In Northern Syria
Russian warplanes are said to have bombed a rebel-held city in northern Syria, killing scores of people.
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