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Syria Used Chemical Weapons Every Year Since Joining Arms Control Treaty - US State Dept.

Syria has violated its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) after having used chemical weapons every year since joining the arms control treaty in 2013, the US State Department said in a new report on Wednesday.

Nadal to miss Asian tournaments due to knee injury

World number one Rafael Nadal has announced his withdrawal from upcoming tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai due to the right knee injury that forced him to retire from the US Open earlier this month.

Political Solution to Ukraine Crisis to Spur Return of Displaced People From Russia - ICRC

The return of over a million people displaced by the Ukrainian crisis to Russia will happen once there is a political solution of the conflict, Magne Barth, head of the Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the Russian Federation, Belarus and Moldova said at the "Migration and International Law" conference on Wednesday.

US Seeks Agreement With Iran That Would Include Nuclear Missiles, ICBMs - State Department

The United States US wants to conclude an agreement with Iran that will take into account both, nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said in remarks at the Hudson Institute on Wednesday.

Nadal to miss Asian tournaments due to knee injury

World number one Rafael Nadal has announced his withdrawal from upcoming tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai due to the right knee injury that forced him to retire from the US Open earlier this month.

Cyprus, Egypt sign accord for Mediterranean gas pipeline

Cyprus and Egypt on Wednesday signed an agreement paving the way for the Mediterranean's first subsea pipeline to carry Cypriot natural gas to the Arab country for re-export to Europe.

12-top Pakistan companies showcase products at Texworld, Paris

Twelve Pakistani textile companies showcased their products at the Texworld, the bi-annual International textile exhibition and received a positive response.

Vinnik's Lawyer Says Plans to Appeal Against Criminal Cases Against Him in France, US

Lawyers of Russian national Alexander Vinnik, who was arrested in Greece on fraud charges, are planning to examine whether criminal proceedings against him in France and the United States comply with local legislation and appeal against them, Vinnik's lawyer Timofey Musatov told Sputnik.

Greek Supreme Court Postpones Hearing of Russia's Vinnik Extradition Appeal to Oct 17

The Greek Supreme Court postponed to October 17 the consideration of the appeal on the extradition of Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik, arrested in Greece on fraud charges, to France under a European warrant, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday from the court.

Dozen Civilians Killed, 93 Injured in Donbas From May 16 to August 15 - UN Mission

The UN Human Rights Mission to Ukraine registered 12 civilian deaths and 93 injuries in Donbas from May 16 to August 15, Fiona Frazer, the head of the mission, said on Wednesday.

Dozen Civilians Killed, 93 Injured in Donbas From May 16 to August 15 - UN Mission

The UN Human Rights Mission to Ukraine registered 12 civilian deaths and 93 injuries in Donbas from May 16 to August 15, Fiona Frazer, the head of the mission, said on Wednesday.

RPT - REVIEW - Bannon's Movement Expected to Become 'Club' Uniting European Populist Parties

France, Germany issue 'urgent warning' on Poland judicial crisis

E. Guinea fury as Brazil seizes $16m from visiting delegation

The tiny West African state of Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday demanded Brazil hand back more than $16 million in cash and luxury watches that border officials confiscated from a delegation accompanying the president's son.

France Commends Russian-Turkish Deal on Demilitarized Zone in Idlib - Ambassador

France welcomes the latest decision of Moscow and Ankara on creation of a demilitarization buffer zone in Syria's province of Idlib, French Ambassador to Russia Sylvie Bermann told Sputnik on Tuesday.