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Russian Warplane Downed; Turkey Says Aircraft Violated Airspace Near Border

Turkey says it issued 10 warnings to the aircraft that violated its airspace Tuesday before responding "within engagement rules" near the Turkey-Syria border.

9 years ago

Dubayy: les Mauriciens Bientôt Exemptés de Visa

D’ici la fin de l’année, les officiers du gouvernement pourront se rendre à Dubayy sans visa. Le Premier ministre qui y est en mission a, en effet, plaidé pour que les Mauriciens bénéficient d’une exemption de visas des Émirats arabes unis. Un accord sera signé entre les deux gouvernements prochainement.

9 years ago

When It Comes to Vladimir Putin and Islamic State, Trust but Verify

As Western countries recast their security policies after the Paris attacks, Russia is capitalizing on the fallout by advancing its claim that no campaign against Islamic State can succeed without Moscow’s participation.

9 years ago

Russia Confirms Bomb Brought Down Plane in Egypt

Russia confirmed for the first time on Tuesday that a homemade bomb brought down a Russian charter jet over the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt more than two weeks ago, killing all 224 people aboard.

9 years ago

Beirut Suicide Bombings: Why Lebanon and What's Next?

The fires are still burning, shattered glass and blood are still scattered on the streets as Beirut reels from yet another bombing.

9 years ago

Two Americans, One South African Shot Dead at Jordan Security Training Site: Government

Two American military personnel and one South African were killed when a Jordanian officer went on a shooting spree on Monday at a U.S.-funded security training facility near Amman, Jordan's government spokesman said.

9 years ago

Britain Says Islamic State Likely Brought Down Russian Plane

Britain said on Thursday there was a significant possibility that Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate was behind a suspected bomb attack on a Russian airliner that killed 224 people in the Sinai Peninsula.

9 years, 1 month ago

Syria's Assad Flies to Moscow to Thank Russia's Putin for Air Strikes

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flew to Moscow on Tuesday evening to personally thank Russia's Vladimir Putin for his military support, in a surprise visit that underlined how Russia has become a major player in the Middle East.

9 years, 1 month ago

Migrant Crisis: EU Leaders Meet with Focus on Turkey

European leaders are to discuss measures to ease the region's migration crisis, with Turkey the focus of their efforts in Brussels.

9 years, 1 month ago

Iranian TV Says Post Correspondent Jason Rezaian Convicted

Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post correspondent in Tehran imprisoned for more than 14 months has been convicted in an espionage trial that ended two months ago, Iranian State TV has reported.

9 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Officials Say Russian Missiles Heading for Syria Landed in Iran

A number of cruise missiles launched from a Russian ship and aimed at targets in Syria have crashed in Iran, two U.S. officials told CNN Thursday.

9 years, 2 months ago

Bousculade à La Mecque : Les Victimes Enterrées en Arabie Saoudite

Seule consolation pour les familles Jannoo et Nujurally. Leurs proches seront enterrés en terre sainte musulmane, en Arabie saoudite. Ils ne pourront toutefois pas assister aux funérailles, vu le temps que prend les procédures de demande de visa et la tradition musulmane qui veut que les corps soient mis en terre au plus vite.

9 years, 2 months ago

Hadj: «Je n’ai Jamais vu une Telle Scène», Raconte un Mauricien

«Des personnes en chaises roulantes étaient tombées, d’autres saignaient. Il était impossible de savoir qui était vivant ou pas, et les gens continuaient de marcher. Je n’ai jamais vu une telle scène», confie Iqbal Peeraye, qui accompagne les pèlerins à La Mecque.

9 years, 2 months ago

Pèlerinage à La Mecque: Trois Autres Mauriciens Retrouvés Morts

Il ne reste plus qu’un seul Mauricien qui manque à l’appel depuis la bousculade meurtrière survenue à Mina. Hier soir, mercredi 7 octobre, les corps de Zainobee Kaudeer, née Janoo, Swaley Janoo et Halima Nujurally ont été identifiés parmi ceux des autres victimes.

9 years, 2 months ago

La Mecque: les Corps de Zainobee Kaudeer et de Swaley Janoo Retrouvés

Après Saida Janoo, sa sœur Zainobee Kaudeer et son frère Swaley Janoo ont été retrouvés morts en Arabie saoudite. Les corps ont été identifiés dans la soirée du mercredi 7 octobre, indique Fareed Jaunboccus, membre du board de l’Islamic Cultural Center.

9 years, 2 months ago

World | Middle East

Russian Warplane Downed; Turkey Says Aircraft Violated Airspace Near Border

Dubayy: les Mauriciens Bientôt Exemptés de Visa

When It Comes to Vladimir Putin and Islamic State, Trust but Verify

Russia Confirms Bomb Brought Down Plane in Egypt

Beirut Suicide Bombings: Why Lebanon and What's Next?

Two Americans, One South African Shot Dead at Jordan Security Training Site: Government

Britain Says Islamic State Likely Brought Down Russian Plane

Syria's Assad Flies to Moscow to Thank Russia's Putin for Air Strikes

Migrant Crisis: EU Leaders Meet with Focus on Turkey

Iranian TV Says Post Correspondent Jason Rezaian Convicted

U.S. Officials Say Russian Missiles Heading for Syria Landed in Iran

Bousculade à La Mecque : Les Victimes Enterrées en Arabie Saoudite

Hadj: «Je n’ai Jamais vu une Telle Scène», Raconte un Mauricien

Pèlerinage à La Mecque: Trois Autres Mauriciens Retrouvés Morts

La Mecque: les Corps de Zainobee Kaudeer et de Swaley Janoo Retrouvés

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