No nerve agents but maybe chlorine used in Douma, says watchdog

The world's chemical arms watchdog said today it had found no evidence of nerve gas after an attack on the Syrian town of Douma, but chlorine may have been used.

Saudi threatens military action against Qatar over S-400

Saudi Arabia, one of the countries blockading Qatar, has threatened military action against its Gulf neighbour if it acquires the Russian-made S-400 aerial defence system, French daily Le Monde reported on Friday.

Erdogan says Syrian "rebels" taking ‘new steps’ to secure Idlib

Syrian "rebel fighters" are launching a major military operation, backed by Turkish forces from inside Turkey, in a northern Syrian province largely controlled by jihadist "militants:, Turkish President Erdogan said on Saturday.

En attendant Godot: French president asks Kurd leader to delay region poll

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday asked Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) President Masoud Barzani to postpone next week’s controversial referendum on Kurdish regional independence.

Putin: US ‘more pragmatic’ on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he believes the United States has become “more pragmatic” about the Syrian civil war.

Lavrov says Moscow wants Washington's ideas on no-flight zones in Syria

Russia has asked the US to provide ideas on no-flight zones in Syria but it has not received any answer so far, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

Turkey 'Should Develop Ties With Russia' to Oppose US 'Plan' for Mideast

For Turkey, it is more important to maintain cooperation in the region with Russia than with the United States, the chairman of Turkey’s Felicity Party (SAADET) told Sputnik.

Putin says 'safe zones' have international support

Russia, the US, Turkey, Iran and Syria are close to agreeing the establishment of "safe zones" in Syria aimed at ensuring the viability of a ceasefire, Vladimir Putin says.

EU unveils Syria reconstruction plan

The EU unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to support the reconstruction of war-torn Syria, calling it a "dividend" to encourage warring parties to reach a peace deal.

Putin, Erdogan Vow Cooperation to Help End Syria Crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin said a truce in Syria is on the whole being observed, as he welcomed his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Moscow, adding that he is cautiously optimistic about the prospects of a deal to end the six-year Syrian conflict.

US-Russia Airstrike Coordination in Syria Only at Combatant Commander Level

Any coordination of airstrikes in Syria between the United States and Russia will be worked out strictly at the level of US combatant commander, US Air Force Chief Gen. David Goldfein told Sputnik on Thursday.

En attendant Godot (Il pensait même très joliment autrefois)

POZZO
Vous êtes bien des êtres humains cependant.
 A ce que je vois. De la même espèce que moi. 

De la même espèce que Pozzo ! 

D'origine divine !.....

POZZO
Ne parlons plus de ça. Debout ! Chaque fois qu'il tombe il s'endort. Debout, charogne ! Arrière ! Arrêt ! Tourne ! Mes amis, je suis heureux de vous avoir rencontrés. Mais oui, sincèrement heureux. Plus près ! Arrêt ! Voyez-vous, la route est longue quand on chemine tout seul pendant... pendant... six heures, oui, c'est bien ça, six heures à la file, sans rencontrer âme qui vive.

Manteau ! Tiens ça. Manteau ! Le fond de l'air est frais. Fouet ! Voyez-vous, mes amis, je ne peux me passer longtemps de la société de mes semblables, même quand ils ne me ressemblent qu'imparfaitement. Pliant ! Plus près ! Arrière ! Encore. Arrêt ! C'est pourquoi, avec votre permission, je m'en vais rester un moment auprès de  vous, avant de m'aventurer plus avant. Panier ! Le grand air ça creuse. Panier ! Plus loin ! Là ! Il pue. A la bonne nôtre.....