Erdogan's Outburst Against Russia Reveals Frustration
Paul Antonopoulos | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-31
Back in November 2015, a Turkish F-16 fighter jet shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-24M near the Syria–Turkey border on the allegations that the Russian warplane had violated Turkish airspace for 17 seconds
Wealthy Gulf States Plan to Spend Big to Coax Syria Away from Iran
Agha Hussain | mintpressnews.com | 2020-01-31
In the first of a three-part series, Agha Hussein investigates efforts by wealthy Gulf Arab countries to ply post-war Syria away from Iran by investing heavily in its post-war reconstruction.
mintpressnews.com/wealthy-gcc-gulf-states-spending-big-coax-syria-away-from-iran/264522/
Lavrov, new ambassador Sullivan discuss prospects for Russia-US bilateral ties
rt.com | 2020-01-31
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and new US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan discussed on Friday the prospects for Russia-US relations, in Lavrov's first meeting with Sullivan since he started in the role. | They discussed the current state of affairs and prospects for the development of Russian-American relations, as well as some pressing international problems, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. | Lavrov expressed hope that the new US ambassador would contribute to "the normalization and strengthening of relations between our countries in various fields." | Sullivan, who arrived in Moscow on January…
rt.com/newsline/479746-lavrov-us-ambassador-sullivan/
Russia fully complying with deal on Idlib: Kremlin
yenisafak.com | 2020-01-31
As the international community raises louder objections to civilian deaths in Idlib, northwestern Syria, Moscow on Friday declared it is in full compliance with its obligations under the 2018 Sochi agreements on the embattled province."Russia is fully fulfilling all obligations under the Sochi agreements with regard to the Idlib zone," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, referring to the de-escalation zone, in which acts of aggression are prohibited.Admitting that "the situation there leaves much to be desired," he added that Russia's "deepest concern" is "the large number of terrorists who constantly carry out…
yenisafak.com/en/news/russia-fully-complying-with-deal-on-idlib-kremlin-3510960
Syrian Forces Advance Inside Idlib and Aleppo Provinces
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-30
The Syrian military began a wide-scale operation inside the Idlib and Aleppo provinces this week amid collapsed peace talks between the government and opposition. | READ ALSO: | Ceasefire Deal Reached in Syria's Idlib: Russia | The Syrian forces, backed by Russian air power, have seized a large portion of the Idlib province after capturing the large city of Maarat Al-Numan and several towns and villages nearby. | In addition to Maarat Al-Numan, the Syrian military is also closing in on the ne…
telesurenglish.net/news/Syrian-Forces-Advance-Inside-Idlib-and-Aleppo-Provinces-20200130-0004.html
Video: Syria Army Advance on Saraqib. Liberated Areas held by Al Qaeda (Hayat Tahir al Sham)
South Front | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-30
Idlib militants seem to be in disarray amid the developing advance of the Syrian Army. Since the liberation of Maarat al-Numan, government forces have achieved several important breakthroughs on the frontline in southeastern Idlib and southwestern Aleppo. | The army has …
globalresearch.ca/video-advance-saraqib/5702335
Video: Syria Army Develops Momentum in Idlib and Aleppo. Turkish Military Convoy Enters Syria
South Front | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-30
On January 28, units of the Syrian Army, led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division, liberated the town of Maarat al-Numan, the Wadi Al-Deif military base and nearby villages from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other al-Qaeda-linked groups. | Earlier on …
globalresearch.ca/video-syria-army-develops-momentum-idlib-aleppo/5702277
Two Books for One Price: Special Offers from Global Research Publishers
Global Research | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-30
Global Research Publishers bring you a number of special offers on two-book combined purchases. Click on a link below for more info or to order the combined book offer of your choice: | . | . | | | *SPECIAL OFFER: The Dirty War on : | …
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Russian Delegation Reminds US that Occupied Golan Heights Is Syrian Territory
Almasdar News | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-30
Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, mentioned to the authors of the "Deal of the Century" that the occupied Golan Heights is Syrian territory. | "Yesterday, Washington's vision of a settlement in the Middle East was | …
globalresearch.ca/russian-delegation-reminds-us-occupied-golan-heights-syrian-territory/5702310
CARICOM Grieves Passing of SVG's Former Governor-General
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-30
The Caribbean Community ( CARICOM) has extended sympathy to the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the death of the country's former Governor-General, Sir Frederick Ballantyne. | RELATED: | Shaken Caribbean Residents in Fear of Quake Aftershocks | Sir Frederick, who served as Governor-General from 2002 to July 2019, died last Thursday at the age of 83. | CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of con…
telesurenglish.net/news/CARICOM-Grieves-Passing-of-SVGs-Former-Governor-General-20200130-0026.html
Peter Hitchens stresses the 'vital importance' of whistleblowing about chemical weapons in Syria
Slava Zilber | thecanary.co | 2020-01-29
Journalist Peter Hitchens has been closely following developments from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW) regarding the alleged chemical-weapons attack in Douma, Syria back in April 2018. And he recently talked to me in detail about the c…
thecanary.co/feature/2020/01/29/peter-hitchens-stresses-the-vital-importance-of-whistleblowing-about-chemical-weapons-in-syria/
End Syria fighting to avoid 'even greater humanitarian catastrophe'
news.un.org | 2020-01-29
The "dire and deteriorating humanitarian situation" affecting women and children in northwest Syria was the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator's top concern on Wednesday morning as he briefed the Security Council in New York.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/01/1056272
'Green economy' pioneer Pavan Sukhdev wins 2020 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
news.un.org | 2020-01-27
Renowned environmental economist and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador Pavan Sukhdev was awarded on Monday the 2020 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, recognizing his groundbreaking 'green economy' work.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/01/1056082
"The New Colossus": In New Play, Tim Robbins Tackles Immigration & Xenophobia
Staff | democracynow.org | 2020-01-23
President Trump said Wednesday that he would expand his highly controversial travel ban, which already bars citizens from seven countries, most of which have Muslim-majority populations
US Troops Blocking Russians From Syrian Oilfields in Series of Dangerous Standoffs
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2020-01-23
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