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Putin says not all G8 leaders agree Assad used chemical weapons

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said there is no proof that the Syrian government used chemical weapons, adding that some...

Afghan Taliban opens office in Qatar to start peace talks

DOHA: In a bid to restart talks with the world on ending the 12-year-old war, the Afghan Taliban on Tuesday opened an office in Qatar,...

G-8 leaders seek accord on Syria amid reports of deadlock

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland: World leaders were close to striking a deal on pushing for peace in Syria at the G-8 summit on Tuesday amid...

G-8 summit turns focus to clampdown on tax-dodging

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland: Leaders from eight of the world's wealthiest countries spent the final hours of their summit Tuesday focusing how to make sure...

Pakistan expresses concerns at UN on drone attacks

NEW YORK: Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Masood Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan believes that the use of armed drones violates national...

Afghanistan to hold peace talks with Taliban in Qatar: Karzai

KABUL: Afghanistan will send representatives to Qatar soon to discuss peace talks with the Taliban, President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday. “Afghanistan's High Peace Council...

John Kerry’s visit to Pakistan delayed because of Syrian crises: officials

ISLAMABAD: The planned visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry to Pakistan has been delayed due to aggravating Syrian crisis, Pakistani officials said...

Europe will pay the price if it arms militants; says Assad

BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned Europe that European countries will "pay the price" if they deliver weapons to foreign-backed militants in the...

UN launches new education petition calling for urgent action to ensure safety

The United Nations has launched a new worldwide petition calling for urgent action to ensure the right of every student to safely attend school....

Russia to oppose no-fly zone over Syria

MOSCOW: Russia will not allow the introduction of a no-fly zone in Syria as the consequences of such step can be seen in Libya,...

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