Tag: Syria
Russia deploys nuclear-capable bombers to Syria for training
MOSCOW — The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen...
100 Iraqi families from IS-linked camp in Syria repatriated
QAYARA, Iraq — Nearly a dozen buses carrying 100 Iraqi families who lived in a sprawling Syrian camp for supporters and families of Islamic...
Syrian blames Israel for mysterious attacks on oil tankers
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s foreign minister blamed Israel for mysterious attacks over more than a year targeting oil tankers heading to Syria, saying they...
On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle
BEIRUT — Ever since their last war in 2006, Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia have constantly warned that a new round between them...
Macron, in swipe at Turkey, says NATO must commit to values
BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that NATO leaders must make a clear, unequivocal commitment to the military organization’s values and rules...
Cyprus asks EU to prevent migrant boat departures from Syria
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus has asked the European Union to act swiftly to stop boats loaded with migrants from leaving Syria’s port of Tartus,...
Return of Iraqis seen as easing threat from Syria camp
SHADDADI, Syria — The Iraqi government for the first time is expected to bring home about 100 Iraqi families from a sprawling camp in...
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
BRUSSELS — The sight of hundreds of migrants swimming or climbing fences separating the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from the rest of Africa this...
Syrians cast early ballots in symbolic presidential vote
BEIRUT — Syrians expatriates and those who fled the war began casting their votes at embassies abroad Thursday ahead of next week’s vote inside...
‘I am a real contender,’ says Syria presidential candidate
DAMASCUS, Syria — One of two candidates running against longtime Syrian ruler Bashar Assad is casting himself as the first opposition representative to vie...