International Desk

Iron-fisted Assad under threat as Syrian rebels draw closer

Beirut: During the years of Syria's civil war, President Bashar al-Assad relied heavily on Russian and Iranian support to fend off rebel forces, yet never fully defeated them. This left him vulnera...

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EU, Mercosur heave free trade deal over the line but potential obstacles loom large

Brussels: After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc announced a preliminary agreement on a free trade deal on Friday, a milestone that remains fraught wit...

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