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Syria peace talks in Astana meant to 'consolidate' ceasefire: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that one of the goals of upcoming Syria peace talks in the Kazakh capital was to consolidate the frail truce in the war-torn country.

Jan 17, 2017, 14:40 PM IST

Syria peace talks in Astana set for January 23: Russian diplomatic source

Talks on Syria`s political future will take place in Kazakhstan`s capital Astana on January 23, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.

Jan 11, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Ready to discuss everything, vows to take back all Syria: President Bashar al-Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his government is ready to negotiate on "everything" in proposed peace talks in Kazakhstan but it was not yet clear who would represent the opposition and no date had been set.

Jan 09, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Iran President Hassan Rouhani welcomes peace talks on Syria

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday welcomed the imminent peace talks on Syria in Kazakhstan.

Jan 02, 2017, 06:50 AM IST

Russia says agreed with Turkey to push for ceasefire in Syria

The foreign ministers of Russia and Turkey agreed in a telephone conversation on Tuesday to push for a ceasefire in Syria and to prepare for possible peace talks planned in the Kazakh capital of Astana, Russia`s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Dec 27, 2016, 16:02 PM IST

Kazakhstan arrests 21 suspected of plotting terrorist attacks

Kazakhstan said Wednesday it had arrested 21 members of radical groups plotting terror attacks in public places, after two deadly attacks that fuelled fears of rising extremism.

Aug 31, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Kazakhstan accuses protesters of trying to oust government

Oil-rich Kazakhstan on Friday accused organisers of anti-government rallies last week of trying to overthrow the Central Asian country`s government.

May 27, 2016, 22:15 PM IST

Sonia Lather storms into final of AIBA Women's World Boxing Championship

India have not won a gold at this event since 2010 when Mary Kom had finished on top in the 48kg category to clinch her fifth world title.

May 26, 2016, 21:28 PM IST

Understanding Olympics qualification: How MC Mary Kom can still go to Rio 2016, with some luck

In women’s boxing, “tripartite invitations” will be given to each of the three divisions.

May 22, 2016, 19:40 PM IST

Juanfran Torres claims Atletico Madrid will win Champions League soon

Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran Torres on Thursday said the Spanish football club will win the European Champions League soon, noting that this season "will be better than the last".

Oct 22, 2015, 22:54 PM IST