Trump, Macron differ on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters/BBC): US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed stark differences on Monday in their approach to Ukraine, exposing a divide between the United States and Europe over Trump's bid for a quick ceasefire deal with Russia.During a day of talks between the two leaders,...
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It is appropriate for Syria to build itself by itself, says Sharaa
DAMASCUS, Feb 25 (AP): Syria's new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference on Tuesday as a "rare historical opportunity" to rebuild the country after fall of former President Bashar Assad and nearly 14 years of civil war.Some 600 people from different parts of Syria were invited to...
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Israeli tanks part of plans to annex West Bank by force
JENIN, Feb 25 (AFP): Palestinian militants said on Monday that an unusual deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank, part of a major offensive that has displaced tens of thousands, may be a step toward annexation.The torn-up streets surrounding the Jenin refugee camp in the territory's north were...
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Seven planets to be visible in night sky
LONDON, Feb 25 (BBC): Skywatchers are in for a treat this week as seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn will all be briefly visible in the evening sky.This phenomenon, known as a 'planetary parade' is a rare sight, and it will be the last time...
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