Sochi Final Statement Affirms Full Commitment to Syria’s Territorial Integrity

The final statement of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress affirmed respect and full commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria.

Turkey Says EU Criticism over Dutch Row ‘Has No Value’

Turkey on Tuesday hit back at the EU after the bloc criticized Ankara over a spiraling diplomatic spat with the Netherlands, saying its criticism had no value for the country.

Moscow: US statements on suspending cooperation with Russia regarding Syria inappropriate

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirmed on Thursday that Washington’s statements about its inclination to suspend cooperation with Moscow regarding Syria were inappropriate and don’t suit the diplomatic principles or human values, expressing regret that the Americans didn’t refute these statements.

Full Obama Statement on Prisoner Release

President Barack Obama broke the news Saturday that Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's was released by his Taliban captors in Afghanistan. Here is the president's statement, as released by the White House:


Statement by the President on Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl:"Today the American people are pleased that we will be able to welcome home Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held captive for nearly five years.