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Russia, Turkey conduct second anti-ISIL op

Russia, Turkey conduct second anti-ISIL op

Russian and Turkish jets first launched joint air raids against Islamic State in Syria on January 18.

Russia to US: Consider all aspects of ‘safe zones’

Russia to US: Consider all aspects of ‘safe zones’

US President Donald Trump said he was absolutely for the idea of creating refugees safe zones in Syria.

Lavrov: Syrian opposition should join anti-ISIL fight

Lavrov: Syrian opposition should join anti-ISIL fight

The FM said the Russian air force was ready to work with the Syrian government and armed opposition groups.

Climate change risks rising for Europe – report

Climate change risks rising for Europe – report

Meanwhile, 2016 was declared the hottest year on record since measurements were taken in 1880.

BRICS countries improve, but still low on transparency index

BRICS countries improve, but still low on transparency index

Russia came in at 131st place with a score of 29, well below the global average of 43.

Fewer refugees crossing Mediterranean this year – IOM

Fewer refugees crossing Mediterranean this year – IOM

But the number of deaths so far in 2017 is higher than the same period last year.

Modi, Trump shoulder to shoulder in war on terror

Modi, Trump shoulder to shoulder in war on terror

Trump extended an invitation for Modi to visit Washington later this year.

Commodity prices to rise in 2017 – World Bank

Commodity prices to rise in 2017 – World Bank

The World Bank forecasts oil prices around $55 a barrel.

China brings advanced satellites on line

China brings advanced satellites on line

The Quantum Experiments at Space Scale communications satellite is the first of its kind in the world.

UN warns of rise in civilian deaths in Mosul op

UN warns of rise in civilian deaths in Mosul op

The Iraqi army says it has recaptured all of eastern Mosul 100 days into the military campaign.