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US troops operating (illegally) in Syria tried to block Russian patrol despite being warned, Moscow says, after vehicles collide

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The Russian Defense Ministry has said that US troops involved in a dangerous incident in Syria were informed beforehand of a military convoy moving into the area – but deliberately blocked its path, prompting a Russian response. … Read More >US troops operating (illegally) in Syria tried to block Russian patrol despite being warned, Moscow says, after vehicles collide

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US Benefits From Terrorist Efforts to Disrupt Syria’s Reconstruction, Russian MoD Says

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The Russian military has repeatedly accused the Pentagon of training ‘former’ terrorist militants to continue the fight against Damascus at the at-Tanf base in southern Syria, and has cited intelligence reports on US forces’ evacuation of Daesh (ISIS)* commanders from the country. Washington has strongly denied the allegations. … Read More >US Benefits From Terrorist Efforts to Disrupt Syria’s Reconstruction, Russian MoD Says

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Popular Uprising Against US-led Intervention in Northeast Syria Will Escalate, Analyst Foresees

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Trouble is brewing for the US-led coalition forces, with unidentified groups sporadically attacking American outposts, convoys and bases over the past several months in northeastern Syria. Ghassan Kadi, a political analyst of Syrian descent, shed light on the emerging popular resistance against US-backed militants within the country. … Read More >Popular Uprising Against US-led Intervention in Northeast Syria Will Escalate, Analyst Foresees

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Cold War mentality’: China will respond with ‘necessary countermeasures’ to deployment of US missiles in Asia Pacific

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Beijing has warned the US against deploying its ground-based missiles in the Asia Pacific region, promising to take “countermeasures” and threatening any states that host such weaponry with consequences. … Read More >‘Cold War mentality’: China will respond with ‘necessary countermeasures’ to deployment of US missiles in Asia Pacific

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New: Trump, Pompeo apply full-court press for US control of Iraq!

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In a two-pronged approach to bolstering US influence over Iraq, President Trump is receiving Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi at the White House while US State Secretary Mike Pompeo is at the United Nations urging harsher sanctions against Iran. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich has the details. … Read More >New: Trump, Pompeo apply full-court press for US control of Iraq!