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Children aged two to 16 were flown to Moscow from Syria on Friday as part of Russian efforts to evacuate its minor nationals from the war-torn country.
27 Russian children evacuated from Syria's Al-Hol camp
Russia has resumed evacuations of Russian children from the Al-Hol displacement camp after operations were halted due to Covid-19.
EU sanctions senior Putin aides over Navalny, Libya
The EU sanctioned Putin's inner circle over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny and Kremlin meddling in Libya's civil war.
Russian plane flies Syrian fighters into Libya despite ceasefire
Haftar's key backer Russia has been flying in Syrian fighters to Libya's Sirte, sparking fears that he may launch an offensive on the port city ...
UAE weapon deliveries to Haftar 'escalated' since arms embargo
The UAE has been sending weapons to aid Libyan militia leader Khalifa Haftar in his failing campaign to take Tripoli.
Russian warplanes strike Idlib in heaviest bombardment since ceasefire
Russian warplanes on Sunday launched approximately 30 strikes on the rebel-held Syrian city of Idlib, following increasing ...
For dissidents, Egypt has crossed a chilling new threshold
Comment: Sisi's heavy-handed persecution of Hassan instils fear and paranoia that will ultimately cause Egyptians at home and abroad to think ...
Seven killed in South Sudan cargo plane crash
At least seven people died after a plane crashed near South Sudan's capital Juba, authorities confirmed.
MMA fighter Khabib's father passes away from coronavirus complications
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's father has died from coronavirus complications.
Chechen leader Kadyrov hospitalised with suspected coronavirus
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has overseen a heavy-handed reponse to the Covid-19 outbreak - is the latest Russian official ...
Egypt leverages 'soft power' through medical aid in pandemic
Egypt is using medical aid as a form of soft power during the coronavirus pandemic.
Turkey and EU to meet on worsening migrant crisis
As hundreds of migrants knock on Europe's door, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the leaders of Germany and France will hold talks to deal ...
Unsung heroes: Syria's female White Helmets in the spotlight
Comment: The women working for Syria's White Helmets are among the most courageous in the world. It's time they received credit where it's due, ...
Turkish fighter jet downs Syrian warplane over Idlib
Turkey has downed a third Syrian regime aircraft since announcing the launch of Operation Spring Shield in Syria on Sunday.
Turkey editor-in-chief of Russia's Sputnik agency detained in Istanbul
Mahir Boztepe, the editor-in-chief of Russia's Sputnik news agency, is the latest journalist to be detained by Turkish authorities.
Syria Weekly: Turkey retaliation blocks regime's advance in Idlib
Turkish strikes on Syrian military positions has halted the momentum of the regime's offensive in Idlib.
Turkish and Syrian soldiers killed as Idlib fighting intensifies
Two Turkish soldiers were killed by an air strike attributed to the Syrian regime, while Turkey claims its forces killed 'up to 50' regime ...
Syrian pilot of downed helicopter 'took selfies with Soleimani'
Anti-regime activists have identified the Facebook account of the pilot who died when a Syrian military helicopter was downed on Tuesday.
Russia says passenger plane nearly 'shot down' over Syria
A passenger plane nearly become the centre of a tragedy after it was almost shot down by Syrian anti-aircraft fire targeting Israeli ...
US 'fully' backs Turkey's response to deadly Syrian fire
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said officials in Washington 'fully support' Turkey's justified self-defence actions in Syria.
Erdogan 'will not allow' Syrian regime advance in Idlib
Turkish President Erdogan has said that he will not allow the Assad regime to make further advances in Idlib province, following deadly clashes ...
EXCLUSIVE: Human Rights Watch's director warns of Idlib bloodbath
The New Arab spoke to the executive director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth, about the bloodbath in Idlib.
EU states launch process disputing Iran's nuclear compliance
Britain, France and Germany insisted they remained committed to the agreement, which has already been severely tested by the US exit from the ...
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