UPDATED: More Russian Attacks on Oil Refineries in North Syria
Russian forces have attacked oil refineries in north Syria for the second time in nine days, trying to cripple supplies in opposition-held areas.
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Author: Scott Lucas
UK Opens War Crimes Investigation of Asma al-Assad
London’s Metropolitan Police opens preliminary investigation into possible war crimes by Asma al-Assad, UK-born wife of Syria’s leader Bashar al Assad.
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UPDATED: Iran “Frees” Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe — But Holds Her on New Charge
Iran’s authorities have filed a new criminal charge against former political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to keep her in the country.
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Biden Administration Deploys Emergency Agency Over Unaccompanied Minors on Border
The Biden Administration deploys the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the southern US border to help care for unaccompanied minors.
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Iran’s Zarif Warns on Nuclear Talks: US Making “Future Progress More Difficult”
Stung by South Korea block on Iran assets, Foreign Minister Zarif chides Biden Administration for making “future progress more difficult” in nuclear talks.
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Faster and Stronger: US Coronavirus Vaccine Campaign Accelerates
US Coronavirus vaccine campaign accelerates, as President Biden pledges availability for all adult Americans by May 1 — 40% increase in pace in past month
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