Archive du mois : avril 2018

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Impact of strikes on Syria ‘no longer truly to vary from 2017’

The tripartite strikes on Syria, which have focused on discouraging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from using chemical weapons again, will have a limited impact on Damascus’ long-term approach to the war, analysts have said. The US, UK and France launched on Saturday strikes « on targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities » in Syria after a…

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zero.33 seamer in focal level for Mumbai after two slender losses

When Mumbai Indians’ campaign was starting just about a week ago, their main weakness was being seen as the lack of a standout spin-bowling option. Two matches later, their flaw has already shifted for two reasons. First, the emergence of 20-year-old legspinner Mayank Markande. Second, the way Mumbai lost both their matches – by one…

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Unfaire Benotung: Das kannst du tun

Ein Selbstverteidigungskurs mit Expertentipps für alle, die sich gegen Ungerechtigkeit wehren wollen Was hilft, wenn ich unfair benotet wurde? « Auf jeden Fall solltest du zuerst mit dem Dozenten sprechen. Wenn du dich dabei unwohl fühlst, kannst du einen Studentenvertreter der Fachschaft oder vom Asta fragen, ob jemand mitkommen kann. Dann hast du auch gleich einen…

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Jeremy Hunt referred to standards commissioner over property agency

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt (pictured with his wife Lucia) breached anti-money laundering rules after setting up a company to buy seven luxury flats in Southampton Jeremy Hunt is facing a formal investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner after failing to declare his luxury property development company. The Health Secretary was accused of ‘illegal activity’ by…

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Russia warns of ‘consequences’ for US-led strike on Syria

Russia responded angrily to a U.S.-led strike against Syria on Friday, warning of unspecified « consequences » that stoked fears the conflict could escalate. President Donald Trump ordered targeted military action in the country, following an alleged chemical weapons attack that reportedly left dozens of citizens dead. Russia, which has backed the government of Syrian President Bashar…

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Trump Unleashes Militia Strikes on Syria Over Chemical Attack

The U.S., U.K. and France hit targets in Syria in retaliation for an apparent chemical weapons attack outside Damascus by Bashar al-Assad’s regime. President Donald Trump said the late Friday missile strikes focused on chemical weapons sites, and the Pentagon said a research center and weapons storage site were hit. It wasn’t possible to immediately…

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Syria’s war: France rules out ‘war of words’ with Russia

France’s defence minister has ruled out « confrontation » and « escalation » following its joint military operation with the US and UK that attacked « targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities » in Syria. 
The strikes early on Saturday came in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in the former rebel stronghold of Douma last weekend. Minister of the Armed…

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Syria’s civil war outlined from the beginning

More than 465,000 Syrians have been killed in the fighting, over a million injured, and over 12 million – half the country’s prewar population – have been displaced. Here is how and why the conflict started: What caused the uprising? While lack of freedoms and economic woes drove resentment of the Syrian government, the harsh crackdown on…

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Live updates as US, UK & France launch Syria air strikes after chemical attack

Cyprus ‘had no prior briefing’ Cyprus distanced itself on Saturday from Britain’s air strikes on Syrian targets, saying it had no prior briefing or involvement in the action launched from a British sovereign air base on the Mediterranean island. Four Royal Air Force Tornado jets from the Akrotiri base in Cyprus fired Storm Shadow missiles…

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Western powers strike Syria targets

Summary The US, UK and France have carried out air and missile strikes in Syria in retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack last Saturday The US says three targets were struck – a research facility in Damascus and storage facilities near Homs Russia said missiles were also aimed at other targets but many were…