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Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attend a meeting on Russian air force’s activity in Syria at the national defense control center in Moscow, Russia./ REUTERS
U.S. Disregards Russian Proposal on Joint Strikes in Syria
Russia recently proposed to the U.S.-led coalition to launch joint air strikes on Syrian rebels, including the militant group Al-Nusra Front. However, the U.S responded coolly to the proposal on Friday. The campaign supposedly would kick off as of May 25 and be...Caption:
Mourad Laachraoui, the brother of Najim Laachraoui who was involved in the Brussels airport bombing, has won gold in the European Taekwondo championships and in the process, securing qualification for Rio Olympics.- AFP
Suicide Bomber’s Brother Wins European Gold, Set for Rio Olympics
Mourad Laachraoui, a Belgian whose older brother was one of the suicide bombers in the terror attacks on Brussels has won gold at the European Taekwondo Championships. He is now set to compete for Belgium at the Olympic Games in Brazil. On Friday, Mourad won gold in...Caption:
A Quarter of the Turkish Parliament is Stripped of Immunity
The Turkish parliament yesterday stripped almost a quarter of its members of immunity in the largest removal of immunity in Turkish history. The move included 138 deputies out of a total of 550, and these 138 deputies are currently facing criminal investigations. It...Caption:
George Osborne and finance ministers from the G7 grouping pose during a photo session in front of the statue of Date Masamune at the Sendai castle.- Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images
