US federal jury convicts Assad-era Syrian official of torture
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a former Syrian government official, who headed the Damascus Central Prison under the […]
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Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of rule
Myanmar’s parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take
Philippines rejects Beijing’s claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea
The Philippines said on Monday it rejected Beijing’s assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, disputing a claim
Israel says it destroyed plane used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei
The Israeli military said on Monday it had destroyed a plane used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at
US, China seek to wrap Paris talks on managed trade, agriculture deals for Xi-Trump summit
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials were due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement