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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Syrian Army soldiers gather near the town of Douma, where the suspected chemical attack happened Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. « I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing, »…
A military plane has crashed shortly after taking off from the Boufarik base in Algeria, local media reports. The plane, a Ilyushin Il-78, was carrying dozens of military troops, according to the reports. An image posted on an Algerian website showed thick smoke billowing from the site of the crash. More soon…
New Delhi, India – Political parties in India are now exempt from scrutiny of their past foreign fundings. They can now receive political donations from Indians living abroad as well as foreign companies with subsidiaries in India. A controversial amendment to a law on foreign donations, with retrospective effect, was rushed through parliament by the…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s capital Abuja is a planned city with expansive roads lined with trees. Unlike Lagos – the commercial centre – traffic jams are rare. Nigerian politicians are proud of Abuja and tout it as an example of what a modern African city should be. It was not always the capital of Africa’s most populous country.…
The international air traffic control agency Eurocontrol has warned airlines to exercise caution in the eastern Mediterranean due to the possible launch of air strikes into Syria in the next 72 hours. Eurocontrol said that air-to-ground and/or cruise missiles could be used within that period and there was a possibility of intermittent disruption of radio…
Eigentlich scheut Facebook-CEO Mark Zuckerberg öffentliche Auftritte mit großer medialer Aufmerksamkeit, wenn es sich nicht gerade um eigene Events des sozialen Netzwerks handelt. Jetzt konnte er es allerdings nicht vermeiden: Der politische Druck wegen des Datenskandals wurde zu groß, sodass Zuckerberg vor dem US-Kongress in Washington aussagen musste. Die Daten von 87 Millionen Facebook-Nutzern sollen…
Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg apologized, defended his company, and jousted with questioners while agreeing with others during his first-ever congressional testimony. Early reviews on his effort to restore trust with lawmakers and the public were mostly positive. “It was my mistake, and I’m sorry,” Zuckerberg said Tuesday, turning to look at individual…
There’s disappointment for two decorated English shooters in the men’s double trap, as they both fail to qualify for the final. Steven Scott, who won Commonwealth gold in Glasgow, finishes down in 13th, while compatriot Matthew French – who finished second behind Scott four years ago – was eighth in qualifying this time, two points…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was so incensed by the FBI’s raid of his personal attorney’s office and hotel room that he’s privately pondered firing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and publicly mused about ousting special counsel Robert Mueller. The raid, in which agents seized attorney Michael Cohen’s records on topics including a $130,000…
Moscow, Russia – On a Saturday evening, thousands of football fans in red and white scarves streamed to the Otkritie Arena stadium in Moscow amid heavy police presence. FC Spartak Moskva was to play its first match after a two-week break in March. Spartak, which is vying for the Russian Premier League trophy, was to…
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