Arab push to pressurize Israel thwarted at U.N. nuclear watchdog
An Arab bid to pressurize Israel over its assumed nuclear arsenal failed on Thursday after Washington and other powers united to reject it at the U.N. atomic watchdog's annual gathering.
Migrants seek new ways to EU after Hungary shuts main route
Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas at migrants demanding to be let through Hungary's newly shut EU frontier on Wednesday, while refugees at other Balkan borders clambered through cornfields in search of new routes.
Netanyahu to Russia next week for talks on Syria: Israeli official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Russia next week for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the expanding Russian military presence in Syria, an Israeli official said on Wednesday.
Russia Holding Biggest Annual Military Drills
Russia's biggest annual military exercises are under way.
Russia positioning tanks at Syria airfield: U.S. officials
Russia has positioned about a half dozen tanks at an airfield at the center of a military buildup in Syria, two U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that the intentions of Moscow's latest deployment of heavy military equipment were unclear.
Iran's foreign minister to visit China to discuss nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Beijing next week to discuss Iran's nuclear agreement and efforts to boost ties with China, China's foreign ministry said on Friday.
Russian troops join combat in Syria
Russian forces have begun participating in military operations in Syria in support of government troops, three Lebanese sources familiar with the political and military situation there said on Wednesday.
Russia building major military base near Ukrainian border
Russia has started to build a huge military base housing ammunition depots and barracks for several thousand soldiers near the Ukrainian border, a project that suggests the Kremlin is digging in for a prolonged stand-off with Kiev.
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