POLITICS
Iran backs political initiatives on Syria
A senior Iranian official warns of plots seeking to undermine cooperation among Iran, Syria and Russia in the fight against terrorism.
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Ukraine sues Russia at UN high court
The highest court of the United Nations announced the case on Tuesday.
INTERVIEWS
‘No hope for Israeli-Palestinian conflict settlement’
A political analyst says there is no hope for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, because the Western powers do nothing to settle the issue.
MILITARY
US increasing airdrops to militants in Syria
The US is increasing airdrops of supplies, ranging from small arms ammunition to vehicles, to militants in Syria, a report says.
NIGERIA
West African states may intervene in Gambia
The United Nations and the African Union have offered support to the Economic Community of West African States for the intervention.
GERMANY
German court rules against Nazi-style party ban
Germany’s constitutional court rules against outlawing a party which it says resembles Adolf Hitler's Nazi party.
FOREIGN POLICY
Theresa May: UK to leave EU single market
Prime Minister Theresa May says Britain will not have “partial” membership of the EU “that leaves it half-in, half-out.”
EU
Amsterdam power cut causes rail, road chaos
The electric power cut meant that no trains would leave or enter Amsterdam’s busy main railway station.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces liberate more areas in Mosul
The commander of Nineveh Liberation Operation says Iraqi forces are in control of Mosul’s Central Mosque.
EU
180 'presumed dead' in refugee boat sinking
Most of the people were refugees from East Africa who were in search of a job and living in Europe.
BUSINESS
China leader defends globalization at Davos
President Xi tells the World Economic Forum that blaming the world's problems on economic globalization is counterproductive.
POLITICS
JCPOA belied claims against Iran: Rouhani
The Iranian president says the nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 proved Iran's honesty and sincerity.
EU
European Parliament to pick new speaker
A major party withdraws its candidate just ahead of the vote to form a pro-EU bloc.
POLITICS
‘Syria wins due to Damascus-Tehran co-op’
Iran says Syria’s victories on the battlefield are, among other things, the result of coordination between Damascus and Tehran.
RUSSIA
Russia accuses US diplomats of spying
The Russian foreign minister said on Tuesday that the US diplomats stationed in Russia have been engaged in espionage in the past few years.
INTERVIEWS
'No peace in Syria unless arms supplies halted'
As long as the US and its Mideast allies continue to arm militant groups in Syria, there would be no real chance for sustainable peace, a political commentator says.
ENERGY
Insurers seal deal to cover Iran’s oil cargoes
Reuters says global ship insurers have reached a deal to provide full coverage for Iranian oil exports without involving US-domiciled reinsurers.
POLITICS
Iran, Russia security officials discuss Syria
Senior Iranian and Russian security official discuss political and military developments in Syria.
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