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Russia hoping to keep Syrian military bases in talks with new leaders
A delegation from the Russian Foreign Ministry travelled to Damascus for talks with Syria's new leaders on Tuesday for the ...
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Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger ... From Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally to Bashar al-Assad's shock overthrow, Newsweek writers on the ...
Russia, seeking to keep bases in Syria, says it held 'frank' talks with new leader
Russia said on Wednesday it had held "frank" discussions with Syria's new de facto leader as it tries to retain its two military bases in the country, but it declined to comment on what he was ...
Sharaa vows to pursue criminals as Syria's transitional president
In a pre-recorded speech, Sharaa vowed to "pursue the criminals who shed Syrian blood and committed massacres and crimes", ...
4 Takeaways From Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing
President Trump’s choice to serve as the director of national intelligence faced tough questions from senators in both ...
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Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime
Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.
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Russia forces preparing to depart Syria as Moscow officials arrive in Damascus for first post-Assad visit
A Russian delegation arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for a first visit to post-Assad Syria, as Moscow's forces appeared ready to depart Tartous port.
Gabbard stands firm on Snowden, frustrating key senators
Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.