Angela Merkel wants to get other European Union member countries to agree to step up sanctions against Russia because of its role in the war in Syria, a German newspaper cited sources close to the German chancellor as saying. The issue of sanctions is due to be discussed at an EU summit on...

Reporting by Orwa al-Sousi (Eqtsad)- The regional manager of the Syrian General Body for Refugees, Moayad Shakir, directed a call to all local and foreign aid organizations working to quickly and urgently intervene to provide the support needed to the residents of Kula Sawa, (All of us...

(Marca)- Moments before the official blew the half-time whistle, Pepe starred in a perfectly executed counter-attack that produced Real Madrid's fourth goal at the Estado Benito Villamarin. Los Blancos manufactured a 10-second play after long-time Betis captain Joaquin miskicked a corner....

Talks on the crisis in Syria convened by John Kerry in the Swiss city of Lausanne have ended after more than four hours without a joint ministerial statement from the nine countries taking part.  The US secretary of state said the meeting in Switzerland with top diplomats from Russia,...