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Russia threatens to shoot down any US missiles fired at Syria

Russia’s ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin has said that his country would respond to any US missiles fired at neighbouring Syria by shooting them down and targeting their launch sites. In an interview with Hezbollah-owned al-Manar TV on Tuesday, Zasypkin said that « if there is a US missile attack, we – in line with both…

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Abflug von Condor gefährdet mehr als a hundred thirty Jobs

Nach dem weitgehenden Rückzug der Lufthansa verabschiedet sich auch der zum Touristikkonzern Thomas Cook gehörende Ferienflieger Condor von Berlin. Betroffen ist auch das Wartungsunternehmen Condor Berlin, in Schönefeld bisher für die technische Betreuung der Kurzstreckenjets vom Typ Airbus A320 zuständig. Nach Angaben der Technik Gewerkschaft Luftfahrt sind insgesamt gut 130 Jobs in Gefahr. Mit DE499…

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Worldwide shopping and selling system is in risk of being ‘torn apart,’ warns IMF’s Lagarde

The globalized system that has transformed the world over the last generation is at risk of being completely dismantled amid aggressive turns toward protectionism, warned International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde during a speech at the Asia Global Institute in Hong Kong Wednesday. « That system of rules and shared responsibility is now in…

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Russia warns US over Syria response

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, »…

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India parties now can get foreign funding, activists pronounce no longer OK

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…

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Nigeria: Clearing the locals to develop Abuja the capital

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.…

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EU air visitors control agency warns of flights over Syria

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…