Al Jazeera: Russia: Syria safe zones closed to US coalition planes
De-escalation zones in Syria will be closed for warplanes of US-led international coalition, Russian envoy says.
The safe zones that regional powers have agreed to create in Syria will be closed for military planes of the international US-led coalition, Russia's envoy to Syria talks said.
Turkey and Iran agreed on Thursday to Russia's proposal for "de-escalation zones", a move welcomed by the United Nations but met with scepticism from the United States and Syrian rebel groups.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iraqis prepare for final assault into Mosul.
Iraqi general pledges to get rid of ISIS 'in three weeks' from Mosul.
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ASIA
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U.N. denounces China crackdown on lawyers, seeks release.
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Questions for US military after doubt cast on efficiency of Afghan bombing.
Trump and Turnbull 'get along great' after rocky start to relationship.
AFRICA
US military member killed in Somalia on anti-extremist work.
Migrant rescues, deaths in Med as NGOs cry foul.
Algeria election: Governing coalition wins parliamentary vote.
Somalia sacks senior official over minister's shooting.
3 former South African leaders join to criticize Zuma.
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Nigeria's Buhari seen in public for first time in weeks.
Nigerian officials jailed for selling food aid.
EUROPE
Macron stretches lead as French presidential campaign enters final day.
French election: Macron and Le Pen wrap up tense campaign.
Euro hits six-month high before French election. France's vote ripples across Europe, markets, diplomacy.
Local elections: UKIP suffers big losses across England.
Brexit: English language 'losing importance' - EU's Juncker.
Lavrov stresses Russia bent on defeating IS.
Serbian FM seeks diplomatic status for Russian-run base.
AMERICAS
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'I love Australia' Trump says as leaders meet after refugee row.
US House of Representatives votes to impose new North Korea sanctions.
Comey reveals few details about state of Russia inquiry.
Latin American nations denounce Venezuela crackdown.
Gustavo Dudamel attacks Venezuelan president Maduro: 'Enough is enough'.
Argentinians furious over supreme court ruling.
Still a danger, US judge rules 'El Chapo' must remain in solitary confinement.
Most US homes have mobiles but no landline.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UN scrutinizes Saudi Arabia's anti-terror laws.
German police arrest suspected 'Islamic State' militant near Leipzig.
Brazil jails eight militants over Rio Olympic plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil hits five-month low amid warnings of commodities rout.
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Uber faces criminal probe in US over 'greyball' code.
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