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Obama Himself 'Gave All the Cards' to Putin: Syrian Opposition

Tue Apr 12, 2016 15:40:13

The liberation of Palmyra has built up Russia’s reputation in the global arena and America’s unwillingness to "make greater efforts" to negotiate have made Russian leader Vladimir Putin the key player in the Geneva talks, a Syrian opposition member said.

Staffan de Mistura Arrives in Tehran ahead of Syria Peace Talks

Tue Apr 12, 2016 15:32:14

UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura is in Tehran to discuss the Syria conflict with Iranian officials ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Geneva.

ISIS Internal Clashes between Elements West of Ramadi in Iraq

Tue Apr 12, 2016 15:14:05

A local source in al-Rutba District in Anbar province said on Monday, that violent clashes erupted between ISIS elements in the district of al-Rutba west of the city of Ramadi.

Ankara Backs Chemical Attacks with Obama's Agreement

Tue Apr 12, 2016 15:07:20

While the United States was quick to condemn unproven allegations about Syria’s use of chemical weapons, Radio Sputnik speaks with Kurdish activist Kani Xulam to discuss Washington’s silence on similar attacks conducted by Turkish-backed terror groups.

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Car Bomb Kills Senior Palestinian Fatah Member in Lebanon

Tue Apr 12, 2016 14:37:11

A car bomb goes off near a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanese port city of Sidon, killing at least one person and injuring two others.

IRGC Kicks off ‘Grand Prophet’ Wargames, Debuts Drone

Tue Apr 12, 2016 14:34:22

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has embarked on large-scale security drills in the country’s southeast featuring debut performance by a high-potential indigenous drone.

3,000 Explosives Defused by Russian Deminers in Syria's Palmyra: Russian DM Gen

Tue Apr 12, 2016 13:56:25

Russian deminers have cleared more than 180 hectares from explosive devices in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra since April 1, Russian Defense Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday.

Syrian Government Forces Shelled by Turkey in Latakia: Russian Military

Tue Apr 12, 2016 13:25:44

The Turkish army has shelled Syrian government forces stationed in the Latakia province near the Turkish border, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation said.

Taliban Militants Announce Start of ‘Spring Offensive’ in Afghanistan

Tue Apr 12, 2016 13:10:34

The Taliban militant group has announced the start of its annual spring offensive against Afghan security forces and US-led foreign forces across the conflict-ridden South Asian country.

Two Russian Helicopter Pilots Die in Crash in Syria's Homs

Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:50:17

A Russian Aerospace Forces Mi-28N Havoc helicopter crashed near the city of Homs in Syria, killing both pilots, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press service reported Tuesday.

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