Russia says ceasefire established in Syria’s Idlib: TASS
A ceasefire regime has been established in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib, TASS news agency reported citing a Russian defense ministry official on Thursday.
Missing Mexican radio host found dead in violent Michoacan
A radio station host and manager in the Mexican state of Michoacan who went missing in late November has been found dead, officials said on Thursday, adding to the growing murder toll of journalists as violence escalates across the country.
U.S., Iran ease fear of conflict but threats keep tension high
Iran spurned U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for a new nuclear pact and its commanders threatened more attacks as the Middle East remained on edge following the U.S. killing of an Iranian general and Tehran’s retaliatory missile strikes.
Qatar’s emir, Iranian president discuss events in region: state news agency
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani phoned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region and ways to ensure security and stability regionally and internationally, the state news agency said, amid …
U.S. believes Iran brought down Ukraine airliner with anti-aircraft missiles: officials
The U.S. government believes Iran accidentally shot down a Ukraine airliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people aboard, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday.
Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing U.S. troops: police sources
A rocket fell on Thursday night in the Fadhlan area of the Dujail district in Iraq’s northern Salahuddin province, police sources said. The area is close to the Balad air base which houses U.S. troops.
Trump floats expanding NATO to add Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he supported expanding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to include Middle Eastern nations, as the United States seeks to limit its troop footprint globally.
Turnout drops again at French pension protest marches: ministry
Turnout at union-led French demonstrations against pension reform dropped sharply again on a fourth day of nationwide protests, Interior Ministry estimates showed.
U.S. has already imposed increased sanctions on Iran: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has increased sanctions on Iran after a missile strike this week on Iraqi bases housing American military personnel, but gave no other details.
Factbox: Britain’s part-time prince – who is Harry?
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will step back from senior roles in Britain’s royal family and spend more time in North America, they said on Wednesday, an announcement that took his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, by surprise.
