Russia attacks ISIS in Syria with submarine-launched missile for first time
Reuters, Moscow :Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Russia had for the first time struck Islamic State targets in Syria with missiles...
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Iraqi forces shore up new gains in Ramadi AFP, BaghdadIraqi forces on Wednesday consolidated newly gained positions in Ramadi, after achieving a breakthrough in their...
US conducting ‘serious review’ of alleged Iran missile test
Reuters, United Nations :The United States is reviewing and seeking to confirm reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile last month in violation of U.N....
Congress blocks parliament over govt Gandhi ‘vendetta’
Reuters, New Delhi :India’s main opposition Congress party disrupted a parliament session and accused the government of pursuing a “vendetta” against the Gandhi family on...
Beijing red alert for smog prompts partial shutdown
Beijing, Agencies :Half of private cars ordered off streets and many construction sites and schools closed as grey haze envelops city.Half of Beijing’s private cars...
US deploys spy plane in Singapore amid South China Sea row
AFP, Singapore :The United States has deployed a P-8 Poseidon spy plane in Singapore for the first time ever, both countries said, amid simmering regional...
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China to sign nuclear, aviation deals with Russia Reuters, Beijing China and Russia will sign nuclear energy, aviation and space deals next week during a...
Iran tested missile, breaching UN Council resolutions
Reuters, Washington :Iran tested a new medium-range ballistic missile last month in a breach of two U.N. Security Council resolutions, two U.S. officials said on...
Kerry passes Hillary for miles, flight time as top diplomat
AP, Washington :John Kerry has broken Hillary Clinton’s marks for miles traveled and total flight time as secretary of state, the State Department indicated on...
European Union is at risk of falling apart:Martin Schulz
Reuters, Berlin :The European Union is at risk of falling apart and supporters must fight to keep it, the head of the European Parliament said...
Four Syrian soldiers die in suspected US coalition strike
Reuters, Beirut :An air strike believed to have been carried out by the US-led coalition killed four Syrian military personnel in Deir al Zor province,...
Russian strikes in Syria again halt north Iraq flights
AFP, Arbil :Flights to and from two northern Iraqi airports were suspended for 48 hours for the second time in roughly two weeks due to...