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Egypt and Iran had a lot in common, but seismic geopolitical events have made sure to keep them apart for much of the 20th century and the past 20 years.
The leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia announced their dedication to 'protecting civilians' and finding a political solution to the conflict in Syria, despite their previous war-mongering actions.
Saudi Arabia rejects Assad role in Syria transition
Saudi Arabia has rejected media reports that Riyadh has gone soft on Assad, and says it still insists there can be no role for Syria's president during a transition phase.
G7 hopes to restore Russia relations while backing Trump
Foreign ministers of the G7 praise the US missile strike against President Assad, and urge Russia to work to promote 'real and genuine' ...
Is there a real political solution in Syria?
Comment: International efforts led by the UN to end Syria's civil war and provide a new government have failed, writes Radwan Ziadeh.
Russia's proposed Syria constitution: A makeover without substance?
Analysis: Leaked parts of a Russian-drafted constitution for Syria suggest a continuation of its president-centred system, while concessions on decentralisation and cosmetic amendments offer a glimpse of Assad's post-war vision.
'No victors, no vanquished': UN sees Assad staying, post-conflict
Exclusive: Assad will continue to lead Syria in a ceremonial role, ahead of a consensus administration that would eventually see him leave ...
Syria peace talks taking 'baby steps' forward
Syria's warring parties are taking small steps towards agreeing on basic principles at the fresh rounds of peace talks in Geneva.
Syria talks begin but Assad removal regime's 'red line'
Long-awaited talks designed to end the five-year Syrian war are underway in Geneva, with the difficult task of finding a caretaker ...
World powers to decide Syria's fate in New York
Russia's recent military intervention in Syria appears to be giving it political leverage as world powers meet to negotiate on Syria's future.
Syria is dying and Riyadh conference must save it
The Syrian opposition conference in mid-December must agree a set of principles and measures to ensure success and effective negotiations with ...
Syrian opposition experts launch 'post-Assad roadmap' ahead of conference
Exclusive: A plan for transition in Syria has been launched by a group of independent Syrian opposition experts, ahead of an opposition ...
Saudi Arabia sends invitations to Syria opposition conference
A conference for the Syrian opposition sponsored by Saudi Arabia will be held in Abha, in the south-west of the kingdom, on December 11-12, ...
Syrian opposition 'congress' excluding figures consenting to Assad survival
Saudi Arabia will not invite opposition figures who agree to Assad remaining in power to a major Syrian opposition meeting in Riyadh in ...
Syrian opposition: Vienna plan 'kicks differences down the road'
Syrian opposition members said Sunday an ambitious plan by world powers for a political transition in their war-ravaged country was unrealistic, ...
Russia calls for new Syrian constitution in 18 months
Russia is calling for drafting a new constitution in up to 18 months that would be put to a referendum and followed by presidential elections in Syria.
US criticises Russia for 'worsening' Syria war
The US said Russia's air war in Syria had "dangerously exacerbated" the conflict, accusing Moscow of seeking to bolster President Bashar ...
Syria Friends agree Assad departure timetable, Iranian role questioned
A senior member of Syria's opposition warned Wednesday against Iranian participation in Syrian talks in Vienna, as French FM says an Assad ...
Will Assad's Moscow visit help end the war?
How significant was the recent surprise visit to Moscow by Syria's Assad? Will it help or hinder efforts aimed at ending the civil war now in ...
Should Palestinian territories be put under UN protection?
Analysis: A coalition of Palestinian activists and leading figures are calling for the occupied Palestinian territories to be put under ...
Don't make Assad key to ending war, warns oppostion
With world leaders hinting at a softening of positions on the future of Bashar Assad, leading opposition figures warned against making him key ...
Syria's rebels reveal doubts over UN peace plan
Analysis: Armed groups have issued a joint statement declaring limited support of a peace plan submitted to the Security Council by the UN ...
The 'Assad obstacle' hindering a political solution in Syria
Comment: Bashar al-Assad's fate remains the most contentious issue obstructing efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Syrian war, says Burhan ...
Airstrikes target Yemen capital as crisis enters new phase
War planes targeted Sanaa in what witnesses described Wednesday as the most violent bombing so far, hours after a conference on Yemen concluded ...
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