Russia Says to Deliver New Air Defense Systems to Syria Soon, Escalating Tensions With Israel
Announcement comes day after defense chief said Israel may strike Russian systems in Syria if they're used against Israel
Breaking:
- Germany: Nuclear deal with Iran cannot be renegotiated (Reuters)
- Media-bashing by politicians a threat to democracies, RSF warns (Reuters)
- Kremlin questions whether a new Iran nuclear deal is possible (Reuters)
- Hatred of journalists on the rise worldwide, watchdog says (AP)
- Accused of new anti-Semitism, French Muslims speak out (AP)
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