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Syrian opposition group welcomes cease-fire

The National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces have announced that it will respond positively to the U.S.-Russia-brokered cease-fire across the country. The Syrian regime Monday announced the start of the cease-fire, the official news agency said. "The Syrian Coalition...

Libyan commander's seizure of oil ports risks new conflict

Libyan forces loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday they had tightened their control over four major oil ports, casting a Western-backed project to unite Libya and revive oil exports into deep uncertainty. Haftar's forces met little resistance as they seized the terminals...

Syria ceasefire comes into effect

A nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by the United States and Russia came into effect at 7 p.m. on Monday, the second attempt this year by Washington and Moscow to halt the five-year-long civil war. Neither the Syrian government or the constellation of rebel groups fighting to topple...