"The Pentagon is expected to reveal that about 2,000 U.S. troops are based in Syria on an ongoing basis, according to multiple reports." Source: Pentagon expected to reveal 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, …
Russia says expert body on Syria chemical attacks ‘is dead’
"Russia’s U.N. ambassador said Wednesday the expert body that has determined responsibility for chemical weapons attacks in Syria ‘is dead’ — but Moscow is ready to discuss ‘a new mechanism.’" Source: …
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Russia: Asia should not be militarized under pretext of countering North Korea
"Russia is opposed to the militarization of Asia under the pretext of countering North Korea and is concerned by U.S. plans to deploy part of its global missile defense system in the region, Foreign …
Russia takes Tokyo to task over defense alliance with Washington
"Russia is concerned that Japan is allowing Washington to use its territory as a base for a U.S. military build-up in north Asia under the pretext of countering North Korea, Russian Foreign Minister …
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Syria talks in Russia, Saudi Arabia aim to unify rival sides
"The leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran on Wednesday discussed ways to promote a peaceful settlement in Syria, including the return of refugees, humanitarian aid and prisoners' exchange, while …
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Trump to speak with Turkey’s Erdogan on peace efforts
"U.S. President Donald Trump said he will speak with President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey later on Friday to discuss Middle East peace efforts." Source: Trump to speak with Turkey's Erdogan on peace …
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Turkey to detain 99 suspects in widening post-coup probe
"Turkish authorities issued detention warrants for 99 suspects including doctors and lawyers and have so far detained 78 of them, the state-run Anadolu agency said on Thursday, as part of a widening …
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Saudi Crown Prince calls Iran leader ‘new Hitler’
"Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince called the Supreme Leader of Iran ‘the new Hitler of the Middle East’ in an interview with the New York Times published on Thursday, sharply escalating the war of …
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Israel and Saudi Arabia: What’s shaping the covert ‘alliance’
"To all intents and purposes, Saudi Arabia and Israel are de facto allies in the struggle against Iran's rising influence in the region. It's a developing but highly sensitive relationship, but every …
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France’s Macron seeks renewal of Africa ties, but old problems persist
"Barely six months into office, President Emmanuel Macron is already preparing for his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa. Yet while the energetic young leader is eager to reshape France’s relationship …
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