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Russia's aim in Syria is defeat of Islamic State, not prop up Assad: Russian PM
MOSCOW - The aim of Russia's military operation in Syria is not to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power but to defeat Islamic State militants, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday.
Russian hackers breached Dow Jones for trading tips: Bloomberg
- Russian hackers had infiltrated Dow Jones & Co to steal information to trade on before it was made public, and the breach was "far more serious than a lower-grade intrusion" disclosed by the company, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Turkey downs drone as Syria launches Aleppo offensive
BEIRUT/ANKARA - Turkey shot down a drone on Friday in an incident highlighting the dangers of multiple air combat operations over Syria, where government troops and their allies backed by Russian jets have launched an offensive against rebels near Aleppo. | Video
Russian hackers breached Dow Jones for trading tips: Bloomberg
- Russian hackers had infiltrated Dow Jones & Co to steal information to trade on before it was made public, and the breach was "far more serious than a lower-grade intrusion" disclosed by the company, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Obama says 'no meeting of minds' with Russia on Syria
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said on Friday the only area of U.S. understanding with Russia on Syria was on how to prevent accidental clashes between their planes engaged in the conflict, but they differed on principles and strategies to bring peace.
U.S. confirms Iran tested nuclear-capable ballistic missile
UNITED NATIONS - The United States has confirmed that Iran tested a medium-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear weapon, in "clear violation" of a United Nations Security Council ban on ballistic missile tests, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
Card games and war ships: life for sailors stranded off Syria's war zone
MOSCOW - Alexander Tkachenko, a 60-year-old sea captain, has a front-row view of Russia's military intervention in the Syria conflict: his cargo ship has been languishing off the Syrian coast for nearly three months, surrounded by Russian warships.
Yum Brands to keep up Russia expansion as consumers shun fine dining
MOSCOW - U.S. fast-food giant Yum Brands Inc said on Friday it planned to keep up the pace of expansion of its KFC chain in Russia, seeing an opportunity in a crisis that is leading consumers to seek cheaper treats over fine meals.
Turkey shoots down drone near Syria, U.S. suspects Russian origin
ANKARA - Turkish warplanes shot down an unidentified drone in Turkish air space near Syria on Friday and a U.S. official said Washington believed it was of Russian origin.
Russia, ex-Soviet states to jointly defend borders in crisis
BURABAI, Kazakhstan - The leaders of ex-Soviet states, led by Russian President Vladimir Putin, responded to growing instability in Afghanistan on Friday by agreeing to create a joint task force to defend their bloc's external borders if a crisis arises.
Israel, U.S. signal security ties back on track after Iran feud
TEL AVIV - Israel and the United States signaled on Sunday they were starting to put disputes over the Iran nuclear deal behind them, announcing resumed talks on U.S. defense aid for Israel as it hosted Washington's top general and a joint air force drill.
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