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Russia, Turkey, Iran sign pact on safe zones in Syria

Syrian regime allies Russia and Iran and rebel backer Turkey on Thursday signed a memorandum on a Moscow-backed plan to create safe zones in Syria.

May 04, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

Italian cycling legend Michele Scarponi killed in training crash

The fatal crash happened on a crossroad near his home in central Italy and he leaves behind a wife and two children, Astana said.

Apr 22, 2017, 21:28 PM IST

Narendra Modi-Nawaz Sharif meeting at SCO summit in June “very much possible”

India is yet to receive copies of the Pakistani charge sheet against alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav and the copy of the judgment sentencing him to death.

Apr 17, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

France condemns Damascus attack, calls on Russia and Iran to ensure ceasefire

The French foreign ministry condemned a deadly bombing in Damascus and called on truce guarantors, especially Russia and Iran, to ensure a ceasefire in Syria is fully respected.

Mar 12, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Kazakhstan Parliament passes reforms reducing presidential powers

Kazakhstan`s Parliament on Monday approved a package of amendments to the constitution to reduce presidential powers in favour of lawmakers and the cabinet, a move that could help lead to an eventual political transition.

Mar 06, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

Russia warns US ahead of military chiefs' meeting

Representatives from the Syrian government and rebel groups held fresh talks today with key powerbrokers Russia, Turkey and Iran aimed at shoring up a fragile ceasefire.

Feb 16, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Syrian regime, rebels attend fresh Russian-backed talks

Representatives from the Syrian government and rebel groups held fresh talks today with key powerbrokers Russia, Turkey and Iran aimed at shoring up a fragile ceasefire.

Feb 16, 2017, 17:03 PM IST

Fresh round of Syria peace talks begin in Kazakhstan

Syrian rebel and government representatives met in Kazakhstan on Thursday for a fresh round of peace talks under the auspices of Russia, Iran and Turkey.

Feb 16, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Syria talks delayed due to `technical reasons`: Kazakhstan

Syria has confirmed it will be represented again by its ambassador to the UN, Bashar al-Jaafari.

Feb 15, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

Syrian government is ready for prisoner swap with rebels: Report

The Syrian government is prepared to swap prisoners in its jails for people "kidnapped by terrorist groups", state television reported on Monday, citing an official source.

Feb 13, 2017, 14:09 PM IST

Russia, Turkey, Iran discuss Syria ceasefire implementation in Astana

Experts from Russia, Turkey, Iran and the United Nations have started a technical meeting in Kazakhstan`s capital, Astana, to discuss in detail the implementation of the Syrian ceasefire agreement, Kazakhstan`s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Feb 06, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Astana talks: Peace in Syria elusive unless political solution found

The initiative for the talks came from Russia, Turkey, and Iran, with Russia in the driver`s seat.

Jan 28, 2017, 17:01 PM IST

Syria talks in Geneva postponed from Feb 8 until end of the month: Lavrov

UN-hosted negotiations on the Syrian conflict planned for February 8 in Geneva have been postponed until the end of that month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.

Jan 27, 2017, 13:15 PM IST

United Nation Syria envoy says Astana talks 'not far from final declaration'

The UN envoy for Syria said Tuesday that a final declaration was close to being achieved at indirect talks between Syrian rebels and Damascus in the Kazakh capital Astana.

Jan 24, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

Immediate Syria solution shouldn''t be expected at Astana talks: Turkish deputy PM

A solution at Syrian peace talks in the Kazakh capital Astana should not be expected within one or two days, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said on Monday.

Jan 23, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

Syria peace talks start in Astana: Official

Peace talks gathering the Syrian regime and rebel groups began Monday in the Kazakh capital Astana, although rebels said they would not negotiate face-to-face with the government in the first session.

Jan 23, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Syria rebels, regime enter first day of talks in Astana

US President Donald Trump`s administration was invited to participate in the talks but did not send a delegation.

Jan 23, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

Syria's Bashar al-Assad hopes for "reconciliation" deals from Astana talks

Russia, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad`s most powerful ally, has pushed the Astana talks with help from Iran and Turkey.

Jan 19, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Consequences of Syria war 'too dangerous' for everyone: UN chief

The global threats caused by Syria's civil war have become "too dangerous" to go unresolved, the new UN chief said Wednesday, underlining the need for progress at peace talks next week.

Jan 18, 2017, 18:13 PM IST

Iran says it does not want US at Syria talks in Astana

Iran`s foreign minister said on Tuesday Tehran opposed a US presence at peace talks on Syria in the Kazakh capital next week, after a decision by Russia and Turkey to invite Washington.

Jan 17, 2017, 22:20 PM IST