Reuters: Russia's Putin says no major military action needed in Syria's Idlib
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib was effective and no major military actions are planned in the region.
“I have every reason to believe that we will achieve our goals,” Putin said, referring to the demilitarized zone set up by Russia and Turkey in Idlib.
“And that means, no large scale military actions are expected there,” he said. “Military action for the sake of military action is unnecessary.”
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MIDDLE EAST
Pompeo says Iran is origin of threat to U.S. missions in Iraq.
UN court issues interim order to US to lift some Iran sanctions.
Foreign drugs rare commodity in sanctions-hit Iran.
Turkish troop convoy enters Syria rebel zone.
Russia completes delivery of S-300 missile system to Syria.
Iraq: Adel Abdul Mahdi named prime minister.
Iraqi PM designate gets challenge of forming government.
Turkish inflation rate soars amid warning over price hikes.
Trump told Saudi King he wouldn’t last ‘2 weeks’ without US support.
Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi 'missing after visit to consulate'. Turkish security forces surround Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul after anti-regime journalist goes 'missing' while visiting the building.
ASIA
Pompeo optimistic progress will be made on North Korea trip.
NKorea said to have stolen a fortune in online bank heists.
Exclusive: EU considers trade sanctions on Myanmar over Rohingya crisis.
Near-collision of US warship and 'aggressive' Chinese Destroyer in South China Sea captured in photos.
Amid trade spat, US-China military tensions soar.
Seoul: Possibilities grow for second U.S.-North Korea summit.
South Korea releases sanctioned Russian vessel after probe.
Elite N.Korean hacker group tied to bank attacks: researchers.
Indonesia tsunami: Survivors queue to escape widespread destruction of Palu in Sulawesi.
Volcanoes erupt in Indonesia as searchers look for thousands missing.
Fan Bingbing: Disappeared Chinese megastar re-emerges owing $180 million for tax evasion.
AFRICA
Ethiopian PM pushes for unity after months of ethnic violence.
Attack on ICRC Ebola ambulance in Congo wounds three volunteers.
Cameroon's displaced thousands fear disenfranchisement.
Guinea-Bissau coast guard fears 60 migrants drowned off the coast.
S.Africa finance minister says was sacked for fighting graft.
Morocco's foreign minister rejects EU's migrant centers.
Cameroon's Biya at helm of six-time election winning machine.
Tanzania law punishing critics of statistics 'deeply concerning': World Bank.
South Africa radio host sacked for 'monkey' jibe at politician.
Rédoine Faïd: French helicopter jailbreak gangster captured.
EUROPE
Merkel begins visit to Israel with Iran, Palestinians on agenda.
Theresa May lambasts Labour as she calls for Tory unity.
UK to bring forward its own Irish border Brexit proposals very soon, minister says.
Putin hopes Europe will resist US pressure on pipeline.
Russia's Putin urges end to Washington political infighting.
Putin calls ex-spy Skripal a scumbag and traitor.
Catalan president threatens to withdraw parliamentary support.
French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb resigns. Macron has asked PM for names to replace interior minister Collomb.
Germany launches charm offensive to redefine U.S. ties.
AMERICAS
Presidential test alert sets American phones buzzing.
Senate moderates criticize Trump for mocking Kavanaugh accuser.
Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford at Mississippi rally as supporters cheer.
FBI in the eye of Senate storm.
With an eye on Russia, U.S. pledges to use cyber capabilities on behalf of NATO.
Peru annuls ex-leader Fujimori's pardon and orders his capture.
Brazil: Poll shows Jair Bolsonaro could defeat leftist rival in run-off vote.
Canada revokes Myanmar leader's honorary citizenship.
'I won't stay silent': Nicaragua's 'blond commander' vows to fight on from exile.
Venezuelan hospital encourages 'kangaroo' baby care to spare incubators.
Colombia will delay purchase of anti-aircraft missile system: minister.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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France accuses Iran of plotting foiled Paris bomb attack.
UN chief: Rohingya crisis could lead to terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Financials lift Wall Street, but rate worry caps gains.
Apple chief says firm guards data privacy in China.
Aston Martin shares fall on stock market debut.
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