A Russian military aircraft with 14 people on board has disappeared from radar after flying over Syria, Russia’s defence ministry says. “Connection has been lost
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The memes that might get you jailed in Russia
The case of a young woman facing jail for sharing memes on social media, has prompted a major debate about abuse of law and censorship
IS still threatens Europe, warns MI5 chief
The head of MI5 is warning that the Islamic State group aspires to commit “devastating” and “more complex” attacks in Europe after losing territory in
US pressures Iran with new sanctions over ‘malign activity’
The US has imposed sanctions on six people and three companies it says have ties to Iran’s elite military force, the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran nuclear deal: Powers seek to save agreement after US exit
Western powers say they remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal – after the US announced it was withdrawing from the agreement. The UK, France
UN warns Idlib could be next Syrian disaster zone in ‘marathon of pain
Humanitarian chief and special envoy warn of potential for another humanitarian catastrophe The UN’s two most senior Syria experts have warned of an Aleppo-style humanitarian catastrophe in
U.S., Britain blame Russia for global cyber attack
The United States and Britain on Monday accused Russia of launching cyber attacks on computer routers, firewalls and other networking equipment used by government agencies,
Syria air strikes: Theresa May faces MPs’ questions
Theresa May is to face MPs’ questions about her decision to authorize air strikes against the Syrian government. Opposition parties say MPs should have been
Russia warns of ‘dangerous’ escalation over Syria
Russia has warned the US that launching air strikes in response to a suspected chemical attack in Syria could spark a war between the two
Sri Lanka President expresses condolences to Russian mall fire victims
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena expressed condolences on Wednesday over the deadly shopping mall fire in Russia’s Siberian city of Kemerovo. President Sirisena, who visited