Russia 'starts to withdraw' forces from Syria

Russia 'starts to withdraw' forces from Syria Russia has started to cut back its forces in Syria, beginning with an aircraft carrier group, Russian state news agency TASS reported Friday. Warships led by Russia's sole aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, will be the first to leave the conflict area, the chief of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, is quoted as saying. It is not

Syrian cease-fire, brokered by Russia and Turkey, tentatively takes effect

Syrian cease-fire, brokered by Russia and Turkey, tentatively takes effect BEIRUT -- A cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey went into effect in war-ravaged Syria at midnight Thursday, a potential breakthrough in the six years of fighting that have left more than a quarter-million people dead and triggered a refugee crisis across Europe. If it holds, the truce between the Syrian government and

UN Votes By Strong Majority To Demand End To Syria Carnage

UN Votes By Strong Majority To Demand End To Syria Carnage . UNITED NATIONS:  The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted by a strong majority a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Syria and urgent deliveries of life-saving aid. The measure drafted by Canada passed by a