US slashes number of refugees for next yr
Washington: The US will slash the number of refugees it will accept for a second straight year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, insisting amid criticism from human rights groups that the country is still committed to providing sanctuary to people fleeing the world's danger zones.
Plane downed in Syria ‘accidental': Putin
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that “tragic accidental circumstances” led to the downing by Syria of a Russian warplane with 15 people on board.
US, Russia clash at UN over N Korea sanctions
United Nations: The US accused Russia of "cheating" on UN sanctions against North Korea with plans for a railway project, oil transfers and ongoing business dealings with Pyongyang.