China’s special envoy for Syria Xie Xiaoyan travelled to Syria this week for talks with its top diplomat and senior officials, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Saturday. “The sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the Syrian problem,” the ministry said in a statement. Xie Xiaoyan visited Syria on ...
Thousands rally in the capital Baghdad and southern cities in Iraq, keeping up some three weeks of protest against economic conditions. On Friday, hundreds gathered in Baghdad’s iconic Tahrir Square, prompting strict security measures, AFP reported. They accused the politicians of corruption. Thousands also gathered in front of the provincial ...