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Russia raps oppos. for leaving Syria talks
Russia strongly criticizes the Saudi-backed opposition for leaving the peace talks in Geneva.

Russia strongly criticizes the Saudi-backed opposition for leaving the peace talks in Geneva.

Russia's President Putin says Moscow’s military campaign in Syria helped avert disintegration of the Arab state.

The US Supreme Court says Iran is financially responsible for the 1983 bombing at a US Marines Crops barracks in Beirut.

Turkey’s government rejects calls by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group to return to talks, says a pro-Kurdish opposition leader.

German government trims down economic growth for 2017 due to fragile global economy.

Barack Obama is in Riyadh seeking to mend strained ties with the long-time ally.

Syria's chief negotiator in peace talks says the opposition High Negotiations Committee does not represent the Syrian people.

Legislation allowing Americans to hold the Saudi ruling family accountable in US courts for any 9/11 role ihas encountered significant obstacles.

Iran does play a major role in fighting terror, says a senior Russian official.

Iranian men's national taekwondo team has claimed the title at the end of the 22nd edition of Asian Taekwondo Championships in the Philippines.

Senior Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr calls for renewed protests to press politicians to vote on a new government.

Gunmen kill seven Pakistani policemen guarding a polio vaccination team in Karachi.

Israeli forces demolish the home of a Palestinian teen who allegedly attacked an Israeli woman.

Germany asks Belgium to temporarily close down two aging nuclear reactors near the border.

Iran’s Tractor Sazi football club thrashes Saudi Artabia's Al-Hilal 2-0 at the group stage of the 2016 AFC Champions League.

UNESCO urges Israel to adopt respect and dialogue in regards to the al-Aqsa Mosque Compound.

Greek teachers stage a demonstration to protest government-proposed labor reforms.

The Palestinian Authority is reportedly under pressure from France to freeze an anti-settlement UN resolution.