US President-elect Donald Trump said that his administration would build “safe zones” to help civilians trapped in Syria’s conflict.
REPORT: Trump promises safe zones in Syria
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Behind the Smokescreen: What Turkey is Aiming For in Its Syrian Campaign
Amid an intense Turkish military offensive in northern Syria, experts wonder what it is that Ankara is actually after there: while its operations have been carried out “under the guise of fighting against Daesh”, speculation exists that this has little to do with the real […]
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Putin Invites Obama to Russia After Presidential Term Expires
Vladimir Putin said after meeting US counterpart Barack Obama he had invited the outgoing US leader to come to Russia whenever an opportunity presented itself. U.S. President Barack Obama talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru © […]
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Exclusive: Syrian rebels get proposal to quit Aleppo, jihadists retake Palmyra
Syrian rebels have received a U.S.-backed proposal to leave Aleppo along with civilians under safe passage guaranteed by Russia, rebel officials said as government forces closed in on Sunday, but Moscow denied a deal had been reached. If the proposal were to be taken up […]