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Turkish-backed Syrian fighters ride in the back of a pick up truck in the Syrian border town of Tal Abyad on October 18, 2019

What Is The 'Safe Zone' Turkey Wants In Syria?

Turkish-backed Syrian fighters ride in the back of a pick up truck in the Syrian border town of Tal Abyad on October 18, 2019

Turkey, US Agree On Syria Ceasefire To Force Kurdish Fighters' Withdrawal

A missile fired by Turkish forces towards the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain, from the Turkish side of the border

Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days and will end the assault if Kurdish-led forces withdraw from a safe zone along the border, US Vice President Mike Pence and Turkish officials announced Thursday after high-stakes talks.The agreement for the 120-hour pause eased what had escalated into an unprecedented crisis between the United States and Turkey, but critics quickly accused President Donald Trump of again abandoning Kurdish allies.

Protester Flees Russia As Two Others Tie The Knot In Jail

The authorities have increasingly been cracking down on dissent

The authorities have increasingly been cracking down on dissent

Analysts say Kimg Jong Un's horseback hike may signal a new policy direction for the nuclear-armed North

North Korea News: Pictures Show Kim Jong Un Riding Horse Up A Sacred Mountain, Could He Soon Make An Important Announcement?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been seen riding a white stallion up the country's most sacred mountain, which could mean that he is gearing up to make a big announcement.

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Putin's visit to Abu Dhabi comes a day after a trip to UAE ally Riyadh

Putin In Abu Dhabi Seeking $1.3 Billion In Investments

Putin's visit to Abu Dhabi comes a day after a trip to UAE ally Riyadh

Putin's meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman comes at a time of increasing instability in the Middle East

Russia, Saudi Arabia Seal Key Oil Deal

Yet another front opened in Syria's war when Turkey launched an assault last week targeting Kurdish forces

Protesters chanted "No to capitulation!", "Ukraine above all" as thousands marched in Kiev against a possible pullback of troops fighting Moscow-backed separatists in the east of the country

Thousands Of Ukrainians March Against A Troop Pullback

Ukrainian nationalist demonstrators called for victory in the five-year war against Moscow-backed separatists

A US soldier sits atop an armored vehicle during a demonstration by Syrian Kurds in the town of Ras al-Ain shortly before the Turkish invasion in October 2019

In One Fell Swoop, Trump Throws US Goals In Syria Into Disarray

Turkish troops with American-made M60 tanks move near the village of Qirata in Syria

"We will absolutely work with Saudi Arabia and our other partners and friends in the Arab world... to reduce to zero any attempt to destabilise the oil market," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Arabic-language news channels

Russia Will Work With Saudi To Stabilise Oil Market: Putin

"We will absolutely work with Saudi Arabia and our other partners and friends in the Arab world... to reduce to zero any attempt to destabilise the oil market," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Arabic-language news channels

Former Kyrgyz president Almazbek Atambayev was charged with corruption over the 2013 release from jail of a notorious mob boss during his presidency

Kyrgyz Ex-leader A No-show At Trial After Summer Of Turmoil

Current President Sooronbay Jeenbekov -- seen with Vladimir Putin -- was formerly close to Atambayev, who helped to secure his poll win in 2017 -- but the pair fell out, sparking clashes in August

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says "if there is no pullback (of troops) there is no Normandy summit" with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Ukraine Leader Says Troops Must Withdraw Before Putin Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says "if there is no pullback (of troops) there is no Normandy summit" with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Governments have voiced concern over the Turkish military's assault on Syria

How The World Is Reacting To Turkey's Assault In Syria

Governments have voiced concern over the Turkish military's assault on Syria

The arrests of American Michael Calvey (L), founder of multi-billion-dollar investment fund Baring Vostok, and French banker Philippe Delpal have raised serious concerns among foreign investors in Russia

Russia Extends House Arrest Of US Investor Calvey

The arrests of American Michael Calvey (L), founder of multi-billion-dollar investment fund Baring Vostok, and French banker Philippe Delpal have raised serious concerns among foreign investors in Russia

LGBT rights have become a hot button issue in Poland ahead of the October 13 general election in the heavily Catholic country

Poland's LGBT Community Under Fire Ahead Of Elections

Riot police used pepper spray during clashes with far-right groups trying to disrupt the Gay Pride parade in Lublin

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte revealed he was suffering from an autoimmune illness during a visit to Russia

Duterte Reveals He Has Chronic Neuromuscular Disease

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body, including the arms and legs.

The protesters chanted "No to surrender!" as they descended on Kiev's Independence Square

Thousands Protest Ukraine Leader's Peace Plan

Zelensky (R) is gearing up to hold his first summit with Putin (L) in an effort revive a stalled peace process to end the five-year separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine

A final farewell in Sainte-Fereole, southwestern France, where Chirac grew up

Family Bid Final Farewell To Chirac In Home Village

Claude Chirac paid a tearful tribute to her father

A spokesman for Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte (right) defended his dishevelled appearance at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (left) in Moscow

Duterte Seen In Rumpled Suit At Moscow Meeting, Seeks Stronger Defense Ties With Russia

The purpose of Duterte's visit was to seek greater defense ties with Russia but some pictures of a somewhat disheveled Philippine President drew some attention on social media by Russian Twitter users.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin could potentially meet for the first time this month in talks aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine Leader Seeks To Allay Fears Over Separatist Regions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin could potentially meet for the first time this month in talks aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine

A shaman opposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is not of sound mind; Putin is pictured October 2, 2019

Siberian Shaman With Plan To 'Banish Putin' Found Insane: Lawyers

A shaman opposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is not of sound mind; Putin is pictured October 2, 2019

A spokesman for Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte (right) defended his dishevelled appearance at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (left) in Moscow

Spokesman Defends Dishevelled Duterte As 'Very Hygienic'

A spokesman for Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte (right) defended his dishevelled appearance at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (left) in Moscow

US President Donald Trump, pictured here on the South Lawn of the White House July 5, 2019, has mounted an aggressive defense of a phone call to the President of Ukraine that has prompted an impeachment investigation

Trump Lashes Out At Rising Impeachment Storm

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has admitted he listened in on Trump's call to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Moscow has said various conditions must be met before revived peace talks can go ahead and bring together Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine Summit 'Soon' After Progress In Talks: France

France's said conditions are right for a summit which would include Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Moscow has said various conditions must be met before revived peace talks can go ahead and bring together Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine, Russia Eye Revival Of Stalled Peace Talks

President Macron had hoped for a summit last month but it has been pushed back given the challenges of reconciling the positions of Moscow and Kiev

Putin made his comments at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow

Nord Stream 2 Could Change Route If Blocked By Denmark: Putin

Putin made his comments at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow

Accusations US President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) have triggered an impeachment probe

Putin Says 'Nothing Compromising' In Trump Call To Ukraine Leader

Accusations US President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) have triggered an impeachment probe

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