Politics

Rich states resettle barely one percent of Syrian refugees: Oxfam - 03/29/2016

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, Nina Larson- Wealthy countries have resettled only a fraction of the nearly five million refugees who have fled Syria, Oxfam said on Tuesday, urging them to step up and do their...

Putin hails Palmyra recapture, trumpets Russian role - 03/28/2016

MOSCOW, RUSSIA- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hailed Syria's recapture of the ancient city of Palmyra, while stressing the role of Moscow's military in reversing the Islamic State tide....

Pope urges compassion for migrants in Easter appeal - 03/28/2016

VATICAN CITY, HOLY SEE, Jean-Louis de la Vaissiere with Joe Sinclair in Idomeni- Pope Francis on Sunday spoke out against the "rejection" of refugees as the European migrant crisis saw its latest...

Saudi FM says Iran must change its 'behaviour' - 03/28/2016

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA- Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Sunday that Iran must change its "behaviour" towards his country if it wants normal ties with the oil-rich Sunni kingdom. Jubeir,...

Workers suffer in Saudi as once-mighty Hariri firm falters - 03/27/2016

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, Ian Timberlake- He's had no salary for six months, he cannot pay his children's school fees and his permit to reside in Saudi Arabia has expired. But Robert still holds out hope...

Belgium charges attacks suspect, 'March Against Fear' called off - 03/27/2016

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Bryan McManus / Joshua Melvin- Belgium charged a suspect thought to be the fugitive third Brussels airport bomber with terrorist murder, as a Sunday peace march for the victims was...

Syria army edges forward in jihadist-held Palmyra - 03/27/2016

PALMYRA, SYRIA, Maher Al Mounes with Maya Gebeily in Beirut- Syrian troops backed by Russian ground and air forces on Saturday pushed deeper into the Islamic State group stronghold of Palmyra, as...

Syria army retakes Palmyra citadel, IS number two 'dead' - 03/26/2016

DAMASCUS, SYRIA, Maher Al Mounes with Sammy Ketz in Beirut- The Islamic State group suffered a double setback in Syria Friday as army troops recaptured half of the ancient city of Palmyra and the...

Red nose protests for jailed Palestinian clown - 03/26/2016

BIR ZEIT, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, Sarah Benhaida- Circus performers around the world are mobilising in support of a Palestinian clown held by Israel without trial for more than three months on...

US and Russia to push Syrian political transition - 03/25/2016

MOSCOW, RUSSIA, Dave Clark- US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russia's President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to intensify the drive for a political settlement in Syria but remained divided...
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