Russia on Thursday said it was ready to guarantee safe passage for terrorists to quit eastern Aleppo with their weapons, amid fierce Western criticism of its bombing campaign. “We are ready to ensure the safe withdrawal of armed rebels, the unimpeded passage of civilians to and from eastern Aleppo, as ...
The UN General Assembly on Thursday formally appointed Antonio Guterres as the new secretary general of the United Nations, replacing Ban Ki-moon. The 193 member states adopted by acclamation a resolution appointing the former prime minister of Portugal for a five-year term beginning January 1.
