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S-300, 400 systems to protect our forces in Syria – Lavrov

S-300, 400 systems to protect our forces in Syria – Lavrov

The Russian FM said that Washington should quiet the rhetoric calling for the US military to use force in Syria.

Pakistan: Landmark bill against honor killings

Pakistan: Landmark bill against honor killings

Human rights organizations say that more than 1,000 women are killed by honor killings in Pakistan every year.

Iraq, Turkey war of words over Mosul

Iraq, Turkey war of words over Mosul

Iraqi officials accused Turkey of trying to carve out a foothold in northern Iraq under the guise of training Kurdish Autonomous region peshmerga troops.

France to push Russia, US on new Syria deal

France to push Russia, US on new Syria deal

Kremlin officials say the US election is fueling anti-Russian rhetoric.

UNHCR’s Guterres selected as UN chief

UNHCR’s Guterres selected as UN chief

Guterres is widely acknowledged to be one of the most savvy and charismatic leaders within the UN system.

IMF: South Africa, Nigeria to see slower growth in 2017

IMF: South Africa, Nigeria to see slower growth in 2017

South Africa and Nigeria need to adjust their fiscal policies to reinvigorate growth.

EU to ratify Paris Climate accords

EU to ratify Paris Climate accords

EU President Juncker said today's ratification by the European Parliament turns climate ambition into climate action.

Russia-US relations deteriorate over Syria

Russia-US relations deteriorate over Syria

Moscow says Washington's suspension of cooperation on Syria is a tactic to shift blame for ceasefire collapse.

Taliban launch another Kunduz offensive

Taliban launch another Kunduz offensive

A Taliban spokesperson said that fighters had overrun four government checkpoints on the outskirts of the city.

China PMI expands, data shows

China PMI expands, data shows

This is the second consecutive month that the manufacturing PMI has been in growth territory.