Tag: Foreign countries
Arab countries, Iran, Turkey and Russia demand a political solution to the situation in Syria | News in brief
Five Arab countries, along with Iran, Turkey and Russia, issued a joint statement on Saturday night calling for a political solution to end military operations and protect civilians in Syria.…
Rebels have invaded the city of Homs in Syria | News in brief
7.12. 23:35•Updated 7.12. 23:56 In Syria, the rebels have penetrated the important city of Homs late on Saturday night and managed to take over some areas there. This is reported…
Experts on the situation in Syria: If the rebel offensive continues at this rate, al-Assad’s regime will draw its last | Foreign countries
Rebel forces are advancing in Syria towards the capture of Damascus. It is almost impossible for the current administration to turn the situation around any more, experts estimate. 20:01•Updated 20:59…
At least 34 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza | News in brief
Israeli attacks killed at least 34 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to the Gaza health authorities. According to the authorities, dozens of people have also been wounded…
An explosion destroyed an apartment building in the Netherlands, at least three people died | News in brief
At least three people were killed in an explosion and fire in an apartment building in The Hague on Saturday. According to the authorities, several apartments were destroyed. The cause…
In Syria, the rebels are on their way to Damascus – the presidential office denies that al-Assad has left the capital | Foreign countries
Rebels say they have begun a siege of the capital. Opposition protests have already been seen in the suburbs of Damascus. 17:23•Updated 17:29 The Syrian presidential office denies claims that…
AFP: In Syria, rebels say they are closing in on the capital | News in brief
15:46•Updated 15:50 In Syria, the rebels say they have begun to besiege the capital Damascus, news agency AFP reports. – Our troops have started the last phase of the siege…
Burkina Faso’s military junta gave departure passports to the prime minister | News in brief
In Burkina Faso, located in West Africa, the military junta has fired the prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree passed on to news agency AFP.…
Negotiations on a Gaza cease-fire may begin next week, Hamas sources say | News in brief
Negotiations on a possible ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages kidnapped by Palestinian extremist organizations will probably start again next week, sources close to the extremist organization Hamas…
In Georgia, the police arrested 48 demonstrators during the night protests | News in brief
In Georgia, the police announce that they have arrested 48 pro-EU demonstrators during the protests of the night before Saturday. Police fired water cannons and tear gas at protesters as…