Syria says Israeli planes target military positions in Syria
Israeli planes targeted military positions in Syria on Tuesday, but Syrian air defenses confronted and downed some of the rockets, state news agency SANA reported.
Two protesters dead, 11 injured in clashes with security forces in Iraq’s Basra
Two protesters died and 11 more were injured on Tuesday during clashes with security forces in Iraq’s southern oil hub Basra, local health and security sources said.
Germany’s Brexit preparations include possible new customs staff: newspaper
Germany’s preparations for Britain’s planned exit from the European Union include hiring of new customs staff, a foreign ministry source told a newspaper, adding that all possible outcomes were being considered.
Skull of ancient human possibly found in burned Brazilian museum
Firefighters combing through the charred remains of Brazil’s National Museum have found a skull that may belong to its star exhibit, an 11,500-year-old woman named Luzia, local TV reported on Tuesday.
EU could tweak Irish border backstop to win Britain’s approval: lawmaker
The European Union could offer new guarantees to Britain to win London’s support for a solution aimed at avoiding an Irish border after Brexit, a leading EU lawmaker said.
Syrian and Russian warplanes pound Idlib before talks: monitor
Russian and Syrian jets hammered a major rebel stronghold on Tuesday, a war monitor said, days before leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey meet to discuss an expected Syrian government offensive that could spark a humanitarian disaster.
Syrian air defenses down several rockets fired by Israeli planes: SANA
Syrian state news agency SANA said Syrian air defenses confronted and downed several rockets fired by Israeli planes near the city of Hama on Tuesday.
Protesters clash with security forces in Basra for a second night
Hundreds of protesters clashed with security forces in Iraq’s southern oil hub Basra for a second day on Tuesday, after a protester died from injuries sustained during Monday’s demonstrations.
Syrian and Russian warplanes pound Idlib before talks
Russian and Syrian jets hammered the last major rebel stronghold on Tuesday, days before leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey meet to discuss an expected Syrian government offensive that could spark a humanitarian disaster.
Explosions heard near Syria’s Hama: SANA
Several explosions were heard in Syria’s Hama countryside, Syrian state media said on Tuesday.
