Terrorism, climate change top agenda for G20 in Buenos Aires
May 22, 2018 | 08:30
BUENOS AIRES: With consensus on sensitive issues such as Iran, Syria or the Palestinians appearing elusive, G20 foreign ministers will focus on the fight against terrorism and climate change when they meet Monday (May 21) in Buenos Aires, France said.
Experts take samples from site of alleged Syria gas attack
April 22, 2018 | 09:00
Investigators from the global chemical arms watchdog collected samples on Saturday (Apr 21) from the site of a suspected gas attack in Syria two weeks ago, after security concerns delayed their probe.
Syria strikes also sent message to N.Korea: Japan DefMin
April 21, 2018 | 08:00
The US-led air strikes against the Syrian regime also sent a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of talks with President Donald Trump, Japan's defense minister said on Friday (Apr 20).
Oil prices ease after Syria air strikes
April 17, 2018 | 09:09
Oil prices slid on Monday (Apr 16) amid relief that US-led strikes on Syria did not provoke an escalation in the conflict, easing investor fears about the security of crude oil supply.
EU urges relaunch of Syria talks after strikes
April 16, 2018 | 21:30
EU foreign ministers on Monday (Apr 16) backed "all efforts" to stop Syria using chemical weapons, after weekend strikes by Britain, France and the US, but called for renewed efforts to find a political solution to the seven-year war.
Chemical inspectors launch probe in Syria after Western strikes
April 16, 2018 | 09:54
A team of chemical experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, based in The Hague, arrived in Damascus hours after the strikes.
US, France, Britain launch new UN bid for Syria chemical weapons probe
April 15, 2018 | 16:26
The United States, France and Britain on Saturday (Apr 14) launched a new bid at the United Nations to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, just hours after firing military strikes against Syrian targets.
UN Security Council to meet over Syria strikes
April 15, 2018 | 15:24
The UN Security Council will meet Saturday (Apr 14) at Russia's request to discuss air strikes launched by the United States, France and Britain on Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack.
China 'opposed to the use of force' in Syria
April 15, 2018 | 15:18
China said Saturday (Apr 14) it was "opposed to the use of force" following US-led air strikes against Syria and called for a "return to the framework of international law".
US, France, Britain launch strikes on Syria: Trump
April 14, 2018 | 09:44
President Donald Trump announced late Friday (Apr 13) that a joint US-British-French operation had been launched on Syria, targeting the "criminal" regime of Bashar al-Assad and saying an alleged chemical attack had marked a "significant escalation."
Western powers at UN make case for military action against Syria
April 14, 2018 | 09:00
The United States, Britain and France made the case at the United Nations on Friday (Apr 13) for military action against Syria, saying President Bashar al-Assad's repeated use of chemical weapons posed a threat to the world.
Most Asian markets up as Syria, trade fears subside
April 13, 2018 | 15:02
Asian markets mostly rose Friday as Donald Trump soothed concerns about military action in Syria while also sparking hopes the US could rejoin a massive Pacific-wide free-trade pact.
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flying routes to avoid Black Sea
April 13, 2018 | 14:22
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said since April 11, it has diverted its flights from/to Europe away from the Black Sea area, which could be under influence of the rising tension in Syria.
No decision yet from Trump on Syria response
April 13, 2018 | 09:00
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump would continue to assess intelligence and engage with allies.
Trump warns Russia missiles 'coming' after Syria attack
April 12, 2018 | 10:27
Trump is believed to be considering standoff missile strikes against facilities related to the production and delivery of chlorine and sarin or sarin-like agents.
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