International

Australians Rush for Vaccines as COVID Lockdown Continues in Victoria

Australians shrug off complacency about COVID-19 vaccines

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 30 May 21

International

As Fighting Escalates, Death Toll in Gaza and Neighboring Israel Rises to 40

Deadly exchange of rocket fire and air strikes, most severe fighting between Palestinian militant group and Israeli forces since 2014 war in Gaza, spa

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 12 May 21

International

Death Toll in Gaza and Neighboring Israel Rises to 40 as Fighting Escalates

35 Palestinians killed in Gaza during Israeli airstrikes, while five Israelis killed in Hamas rocket strikes in worst fighting in region since 2014

VOA News • 12 May 21

International

Turkish Soldier Killed, 4 Hurt in Attack in Syria

Last year, Turkey and Russia reached a cease-fire agreement that stopped a Russian-backed Syrian government offensive on Idlib

VOA News • 11 May 21

International

Obscure Islamist Group Targets Turkish Military in Northwest Syria

Ansar Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Squadron says it was behind attack Saturday that targeted Turkish military outpost in northern countryside of Idlib

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 17 Jan 21

International

Fighting Continues Over Flashpoint Town in Northern Syria

Turkish-backed Syrian militias are carrying out attacks against US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in Ain Issa

VOA News • 06 Jan 21

International

Lives of 900 Migrants in Bosnia at Risk as Impasse Over Shelter Continues 

Protection from freezing temperatures needed for hundreds of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 01 Jan 21

International

Witnesses: Ethiopia Bombs Tigray Capital as Fighting Continues

UN refugee agency says conflict has forced more than 25,000 to flee

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 17 Nov 20

International

Asian Markets Slump Thursday as Stimulus Stalemate Continues in Washington

Investors are waiting for a resolution to coronavirus relief bill battle

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 22 Oct 20

International

Turkish Cypriots Pick Leader as Stakes Soar in Mediterranean

Turkish Cypriots began voting in a leadership runoff between an incumbent who pledges a course less bound by Turkey's dictates and a challenger who fa

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 18 Oct 20

International

Moscow to Host Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Talks as Fighting Continues

Armenian, Azerbaijani foreign ministers invited by Russian president/

VOA News • 09 Oct 20

International

Separatist Fighting Continues in Cameroon a Year After Major National Dialogue 

UN reports that the separatist war has forced more than 500,000 people to flee their homes since the conflict erupted in late 2017

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 04 Oct 20

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Families of Missing IS Victims Beg for Answers as New Mass Graves Discovered in Northeast Syria

As more mass graves are being found in Raqqa, Syria, the families of those kidnapped by Islamic State are calling on local authorities to set up the p

VOA News • 23 Sep 20

International

Russian Vote in Local Election Seen as Test for Kremlin Party

As with recent constitutional referendum that could allow four-term President Vladimir Putin to remain in office for two more terms, monitors from Org

VOA News • 13 Sep 20

International

Russian Forces Draw Opposition From Locals in Northeast Syria

The local population in northeast Syria rejected attempts by Russian forces to expand their military presence in that part of the war-torn country

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 11 Sep 20

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Greek, Turkish Leaders Dig in Their Heels in Mediterranean Dispute

Trump urges diplomacy in rival claims to energy-rich waters

VOA News • 27 Aug 20

International

US Troops Injured in Incident With Russian Forces in Syria, US Officials Say

One official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the injuries were a result of a collision and not any exchange of fire

VOA News • 26 Aug 20

International

US Warship in Crete as Greek-Turkish Standoff Grows

US official says ships is making 'scheduled' stop and is not there to intervene

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 21 Aug 20

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Russian Mercenaries in Libya Leave Mines as Deadly Calling Cards, Observers Say

Booby traps, counterfeit currency and military ammunition said to be among things Russian mercenaries in Libya are known for

VOA News • 04 Aug 20

International

Leaders of Russia, Turkey, Iran Talk About Stabilizing Syria

Russia and Iran have staunchly supported Syrian President Bashar Assad throughout the country's war, while Turkey has backed his foes

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 02 Jul 20

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Boat Carrying as Many as 60 Migrants Sinks in Turkish Lake

Turkish officials say six bodies recovered; 11 people detained

VOA News • 01 Jul 20

International

Finland in Pain as Border Closure Blocks Russian Tourists 

The closure of Finland's border with Russia amid the coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to visits by the nearly 2 million Russian tourists wh

VOA News • 01 Jun 20

International

US General: Russia Using Same Playbook' in Libya as in Ukraine, Syria  

Brigadier General Gregory Hadfield says Russia moved fighter jets and bomber aircraft to Libya to develop a stronghold there 

VOA News • 30 May 20

International

Russian and Turkish Presidents Reach Cease-Fire Deal in Northwestern Syria

While nominally partners in a fight against terrorism in the region, Moscow and Ankara have been cast on a seemingly unavoidable collision course in I

VOA News • 05 Mar 20

International

Biden Faces Critical Test in South Carolina as Sanders Continues to Surge  

Former vice president has picked up the crucial endorsement of South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 29 Feb 20

International

Turkish, Russian Leaders Talk as Fighting Continues in Syria

Turkish forces pounded Syria's military Friday in retaliation for the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 28 Feb 20

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22 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Syria's Idlib

Losses follow weeks of growing tensions between rebel supporter Ankara and Damascus ally Moscow

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 28 Feb 20

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Turkish Casualties Rise in Syria, but Ankara Wary of Confronting Russia

Analysts suggest Russia's economic clout over Turkey a factor in the bilateral relationship

VOA News • 24 Feb 20

International

Erdogan: Talks With Russia Unsatisfactory, Turkish Offensive in Syria 'Matter Of Time'

A Syrian army offensive, backed by Russian air support, has triggered the biggest wave of refugees in the nine-year conflict

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 19 Feb 20

International

Civilians Bear Brunt of Terror as Kenya's Operation Against Al-Shabab Continues in Forest

The operation was meant to last a few months but - nearly five years later - security forces are still struggling to stamp out the Islamist militants

VOA News • 17 Feb 20

International

Turkey Continues Military Buildup in Syria, Seeking Diplomatic Solution From Moscow

Turkey is still building forces in Idlib as Damascus forces advance, but Ankara makes gesture to Moscow in bid for diplomatic solution as UN warns of

VOA News • 15 Feb 20

International

Fighting Disrupts Food Distribution for Thousands in Syria

A recent surge in hostilities disrupted the movement of trucks carrying supplies from Turkey, the UN World Food Program reported

VOA News • 14 Feb 20

International

Turkish Soldiers Killed in Syria as Tensions with Damascus Escalate

The latest escalation in fighting comes as Ankara continues to reinforce its troops in Idlib, while Russian-Turkish diplomatic efforts to end violence

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 10 Feb 20

International

Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Attack in Northwest Syria

Turkey has sent major reinforcements to Syria's Idlib region where the attack occurred, as Ankara tries to stem rapid advances by Syrian government fo

VOA News • 10 Feb 20

International

Kenyans View Body of Former President Lying in State as Mourning Period Continues

Throngs of Kenyans Saturday morning lined Nairobi streets waiting to enter Kenya's Parliament Buildings to view the body of the country's second presi

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 08 Feb 20

International

Turkish-Russian Tension Over Syria Opens Door to Washington

Monday's killing of Turkish  soldiers, by Russian-backed Syrian government forces, fuels Ankara-Moscow tensions, offering Washington chance of reset w

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 05 Feb 20

International

US Troops Block Russian Military Patrols in Northeastern Syria

U.S. forces again have allegedly blocked Russian military convoys from entering the Kurdish-controlled areas of northeast Syria. VOA's Zana Omar repor

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 01 Feb 20

International

US Forces Block Another Russian Convoy as Tensions Rise in Northeast Syria

American troops in northeast Syria prevented Russian military convoys from touring near the Iraqi border, in what locals describe as an increased esca

VOA News • 01 Feb 20

International

Reports: Tensions Grow Between US, Russian Forces in Northeast Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor that has researchers inside the country, reported that US forces didn't allow Russian military

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 22 Jan 20

International

Turkish Leader Threatens Action in Libya, Syria

Erdogan vents frustration over looming setbacks in other nations as shortcomings of Moscow cooperation are revealed

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 14 Jan 20

International

In Hong Kong, Thousands Pledge to Keep Fighting' as March Turns Ugly

Tens of thousands demand concessions from the city's government with a New Year's Day march

VOA News • 01 Jan 20