News of conflict

POLITICS AND FOOTBALL

Putin’s World Cup a prestige boost for sanctions-hit Russia

09-06-2018 10:55 The World Cup kicks off in Russia kicks off this week with the hosts at loggerheads with the West and intent on using the football showpiece to trumpet their superpower status.

SYRIAN CONFLICT

US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria's Assad

16-04-2018 12:15 White House weighing more Russia sanctions, after Trump claims missile attacks over weekend were "perfectly carried out."

RUSSIAN CLAIM THAT UK STAGED ATTACK

Trump keeps world guessing over Syria strikes

14-04-2018 10:42 “Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at all!”, twitted Trump.

DEMONSTRATIONS ON BORDER

Deadly clashes in Gaza mark start of Palestinian campaign

31-03-2018 09:11 At least 15 killed, hundreds injured, during clashes with Israeli troops.