Mideast Crisis
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Syria’s opposition wants Bashar al-Assad ousted from power dead or alive
Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said the Syrian regime will not speak with anyone wanting to discuss the presidency during the peace talks.
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Landmark Syria ceasefire begins, with terrorist groups excluded
Large parts of the country are not covered by the truce plan, as the government and Russia asked to continue attacks against the Islamic State and al Qaeda’s Syrian front, al Nusra.
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50 dead as Russian missiles hit hospitals and schools in Syria: UN
The organisation accused Russia of violating international law, while the Turkish foreign ministry called the indiscriminate bombings 'obvious war crime'.
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Trending
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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Turkey and Saudi Arabia may attack Islamic State in Syria
The Turkish foreign minister said Riyadh's officials did a reconnaissance at the base in Incirlik and will be sending its planes to fight the IS.
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Bashar al-Assad vows to regain control of Syria, hours after a partial ceasefire agreement
In an interview to AFP, the country's president said taking command of the whole country would take a very long time.
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Syrian foreign minister says outside troops entering the country will go home ‘in coffins’
Walid al-Moualem said any incursion on its territory will be seen as an act of aggression, after Saudi Arabia announced it would send its ground forces.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Billions pledged to Syria, as tens of thousands flee their homes
Donor nations decided to give more than $10 billion to help civilians hit by the conflict, even as intense fighting hit areas near Aleppo.
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Syrian opposition to join peace talks in Geneva
The group had demanded an end to air strikes in the country before they agreed to join political negotiations in the last minute.
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Denmark approves bill to seize valuables from refugees
The UN criticised the country’s lawmakers, saying asylum seekers who reached Europe should be treated with compassion and respect.
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The Reel
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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At least 44 refugees die after two boats sink off Greece coast
Around 20 children were among those who drowned in two separate incidents in the Aegean Sea.
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Talks on Syria to go ahead this month, say US and Russia
Though the United Nations said internationally brokered talks between Syrian government and opposition might be delayed, the Russian Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State said negotiations will take place as scheduled.
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Four Indians held in Damascus for trying to join ISIS
Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Walid al Moualem said they entered the country through Jordan and were held before they could sign up with the militant group.
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The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’