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United Nations Security Council. (Photo: AP/File)

Russia slammed for vetoing UN resolution examining use of chemical...

Russia has blocked such a move by the UN Security Council a number of times.

25 Oct 2017 10:45 AM

The toll increased after removing the debris in a long day of rescue operation, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, adding the strikes hit residential buildings. (Photo: AFP)

Syria: 53 civilians, including 21 children killed in Russian air...

The monitor had initially given a death toll of 34 civilians but the number spiked after more bodies were recovered.

27 Nov 2017 5:27 AM

Jafari said the ballistic missile range was based on the limits set by the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the head of armed forces. (Photo:)

Iran replies to pressure from Europe with threats of increasing...

Iran has repeatedly said its missile programme is defensive and not negotiable.

26 Nov 2017 11:40 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Russia to reduce military presence in Syria

Putin this week hosted a round of diplomacy meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as well as the leaders of...

24 Nov 2017 6:39 AM

A day after government forces ousted the ISIS group from the last town it held in the country, the banner is now just a reminder of the vast caliphate the terrorists once ruled. (Photo: AFP)

ISIS caliphate' wanes away as Syrian forces take over last Iraqi town

Local Sunni tribal fighters took up arms and sided with the mainly Shiite government forces to finally take down ISIS.

19 Nov 2017 7:46 AM

United Nations. (Photo: Representational)

Russia vetoes extension of Syria gas attacks probe

Both the Syrian government and militants of the Islamic State are being blamed for using chemical weapons.

17 Nov 2017 12:57 PM

Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri (Photo: AP)

Saudis & Iran hold the key as Mideast sizzles

Saad Hariri is a close Saudi ally and under Lebanon's peculiar system the President must be a Shia while the Prime...

6 Nov 2017 6:46 PM

French photographer Laurent Van der Stockt (left) receives the Paris Match Visa dOr award on Sept 9, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Belgian Laurent Van der Stockt wins international photojournalism...

He won the Visa d'Or for News, the most prestigious award handed out at the "Visa Pour L'Image" festival.

10 Sept 2017 6:35 AM

The Admiral Kuznetsov has seen action in Russias military campaign in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad with its planes carrying out air strikes against rebel forces. (Photo: AFP)

Russia's only aircraft carrier damaged after floating dock sinks

The warship had been successfully extracted from the dock before it completely sank.

30 Oct 2018 10:49 AM

In November, Netanyahu signalled that Israel would take military action in Syria when it sees fit as it seeks to ensure Iran-backed forces stay away from its territory. (Photo: File)

Iran wants to turn Lebanon into one giant missile site': Benjamin...

Israel's military has also issued a series of warnings to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia backed by Iran.

29 Jan 2018 12:11 PM

The map, made by Strava Labs, shows the movements of its app users around the world, indicating the intensity of travel along a given path -- a direct visualization of Stravas global network of athletes, it says. (Photo: Strava)

Exercise-tracking app releases information on US, allied military...

The Department of Defense said it is reviewing' the situation.

29 Jan 2018 11:26 AM

The usage of drones will be made for carrying out a detailed survey.

Pilotless drones attack Russian base in Syria; no casualties: Moscow

The 'terrorist' attacks took place on Friday night causing 'neither casualties nor material damage'.

9 Jan 2018 7:13 AM