Syrian Crisis
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India urges Turkey to exercise restraint against Kurdish militia in Syria
The Ministry of External Affairs told Ankara that its actions can undermine regional stability ‘and the fight against terrorism’.
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US says it did not ‘green light’ Turkey’s offensive in Syria, asks it to ‘act rationally’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Turkey had a ‘legitimate security concern’ and ‘a terrorist threat to their south’.
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Turkey to soon launch military operation in northern Syria, says US
The US will play no role in it, but it remains unclear if it will be withdrawing the 1,000-odd troops from the region.
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Trending
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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Asian Games 2022: With its largest contingent, India aim for biggest medal tally in Hangzhou
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Ahead of Modi’s birthday, Gujarat dam delayed water release – despite heavy rain and official alerts
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Listen: Why a hammer is an essential part of a tabla player’s toolkit
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US: Donald Trump asks European countries to take back Islamic State fighters captured in Syria
Trump said the United States would be forced to release the militants if European allies did not take them back and put them on trial.
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Syria: 14 civilians, 9 militants killed in US-led air strikes on IS enclave, says monitor
Air strikes in the area intensified after an attempted jihadist attack on a coalition base.
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Syria: 44 people killed in airstrikes in rebel-held village, says human rights monitor
Russian warplanes are suspected to have attacked the village.
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Video
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‘It was my wife until Rafael Nadal showed up’: Roger Federer on his favourite doubles partner
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Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?
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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Rider has narrow escape as bike skids, catches fire during race in Greater Noida
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Watch: Singer Justin Timberlake and his NSYNC bandmates get together to recreate old photograph
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Syria: Missile strikes kill at least 26 people, mostly Iranians, says war monitor
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights suspects the strikes were carried out by Israel.
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India denounces use of force in Syria, asks all parties not to escalate tension
The UN Security Council rejected Russia’s resolution calling to have the US-led airstrikes near Damascus condemned.
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Syria: French President Emmanuel Macron says he has proof Assad’s regime used chemical weapons
He said France and the US will together decide ‘at a time of our choosing’ on when and how to respond to the incident.
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The Reel
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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Be it Russia, Syria or Iran, Donald Trump says US will take action against suspected chemical attack
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Ambassador Nikki Haley said Moscow had the ‘blood of Syrian children’ on its hands.
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Syria and Russia blame Israel for airstrikes on military base that killed 14 troops
Earlier, the Pentagon had denied any US role in the missile strikes.
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Syria and Russia deny use of chemical weapons in rebel-held town, as rescue workers peg toll at 70
The Assad regime claimed that rebels losing control of Douma were fabricating the reports of a chemical attack.
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The Field
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
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In pictures: Asian Games declared open after colourful ceremony at Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead Indian contingent in opening ceremony
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ICC Men’s Rankings: India achieve No 1 spot across all three formats