Syria's Assad Discusses Peace Talks, Tartus Port With Russians

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met senior Russian officials for talks in Damascus on April 20, with both countries’ state media saying a deal was close to lease out Syria’s Tartus port to Russia.

Kosovo Brings Back Fighters, Families Of Jihadists From Syria

Kosovo brought back 110 of its citizens from Syria on Saturday including jihadists who had gone to fight in the country's civil war and 74 children, the government said.

New Bout Of Heavy Fighting In Yemen Kills Dozens

Yemeni officials say heavy fighting in Yemen's southern Dhale province between pro-government forces and Shiite rebels has killed more than 85 people.

Gunmen Attack Afghan Communications Ministry in Kabul

Moscow Falsely Claims Mueller 'Admitted' Having No Proof Of Russian Meddling

Russia’s Foreign Ministry falsely claimed on April 19 that U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller "admitted" his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election did not find evidence of Russian meddling.

Runaway Saudi Sisters Apply For Asylum In Georgia

Two Saudi sisters, who say they fled their own country because of “oppression,” have applied for asylum in Georgia but still feared they could be reached by their family and forced back to Saudi Arabia.

Turkey Pins Hopes On Trump to Avoid Sanctions Over Russia Missile Deal

Turkey's hopes of avoiding punishing U.S. sanctions over its purchase of a Russian air defence system appear increasingly pinned on intervention from Donald Trump, but the president has little leeway to counter Ankara's many critics in Washington.

Kremlin Says North Korean Leader To Visit Russia Later This Month

The Kremlin has announced that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia within the next 12 days.

U.S. Attorney General Says No Trump Redaction Of Mueller By 'Executive Privilege '

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has explained the process for redacting the special counsel's report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections -- saying no material was redacted on the basis of President Donald Trump invoking "executive privilege."

Fourteen Killed In Bus Ambush In Southwestern Pakistan

Fourteen people have been killed after unidentified attackers ambushed a bus in southwestern Pakistan, officials said.

Tajik, Russian Leaders Vow To Continue Security Cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is in Russia on a two-day official visit, is due to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.