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Russia ‘filling the gap’ left by retreating US under Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

With the US disentangling itself from Syria and effectively leaving Kurds at the mercy of Ankara, Moscow has filled the gap, cementing its position in the region with a ‘historic’ deal, analysts told RT. … Read More >Russia ‘filling the gap’ left by retreating US under Putin-Erdogan deal on Syria

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Russian & Syrian forces to deploy to northeastern Syria outside Turkey operation zone – Putin-Erdogan agreement

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

Russian military police and Syrian servicemen will be deployed to northeastern Syria, while Turkey’s operation ‘Peace Spring’ will continue in a limited area, presidents of the two countries have agreed after lengthy talks. … Read More >Russian & Syrian forces to deploy to northeastern Syria outside Turkey operation zone – Putin-Erdogan agreement

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Trump approves $4.5 million in aid to ‘White Helmets’ in Syria

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

US president Donald Trump has authorized $4.5 million in aid to the so-called Syrian Civil Defense (SCD), aka “White Helmets,” calling their work “important and highly valued.” The group’s critics point to its terrorist ties. … Read More >Trump approves $4.5 million in aid to ‘White Helmets’ in Syria

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Russian Helicopters Land at Former US Military Base in Northern Syria

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

Russian Aerospace Forces helicopters have landed at the Tabqa Airfield in the Raqqa Province of Syria, at what was formerly a US military base. The facility is secured by the Syrian Arab Army and militants allied with Damascus. … Read More >Russian Helicopters Land at Former US Military Base in Northern Syria

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Transit only: US troops pulled out of Syria & moved to Iraq are now asked OUT of the country

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

US forces that crossed into Iraq after pulling out from Syria can only use its territory for transit and do not have permission to stay, the Iraqi military said on Tuesday. … Read More >Transit only: US troops pulled out of Syria & moved to Iraq are now asked OUT of the country

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With Syrian ceasefire ticking down, Erdogan travels to Russia to meet Putin and talk peace

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as the five-day ceasefire in northern Syria nears its end. The meeting could decide whether there is a chance for peace in northeastern Syria. … Read More >With Syrian ceasefire ticking down, Erdogan travels to Russia to meet Putin and talk peace

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Netanyahu says he FAILED to form govt, his rival Gantz given 28 days to do the job

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019By Editor

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he has failed to form a unity government. President Reuven Rivlin is now to give his rival Benny Gantz 28 days to form a coalition … Read More >Netanyahu says he FAILED to form govt, his rival Gantz given 28 days to do the job

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Attacked Iran’s Tanker Sabiti Enters Country’s Territorial Waters – National Tanker Company

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019By Editor

“The Iranian oil tanker [Sabiti], which was attacked near the Saudi port city of Jeddah, has entered Iran’s territorial waters,” the statement said. … Read More >Attacked Iran’s Tanker Sabiti Enters Country’s Territorial Waters – National Tanker Company

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Israeli PM Netanyahu Tells President Rivlin He Can’t Form Government

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019By Editor

Netanyahu has told President Reuven Rivlin that he is giving back the mandate to form a governing coalition. … Read More >Israeli PM Netanyahu Tells President Rivlin He Can’t Form Government

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UK, US Intel Claim Alleged Russian Hackers ‘Hijacked’ Iranian Cyber Op to Attack Various Facilities

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019By Editor

The attackers were using APT34 hackers’ “command and control” systems to deploy their own malicious code, Britain’s GCHQ intelligence agency and the US National Security Agency (NSA) claimed in a public advisory. … Read More >UK, US Intel Claim Alleged Russian Hackers ‘Hijacked’ Iranian Cyber Op to Attack Various Facilities

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