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US Airs Concerns On Russian Airstrikes In Syria

US Airs Concerns On Russian Airstrikes In Syria

A second round of airstrikes in Syria was mounted by Russia recently. Russia also had a videoconference with Pentagon officials amid accusations from the White House that the areas targeted by Moscow had a small number of Islamic State militants. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia revealed at the UN that his country is seeing […]

Russian Airstrikes In Syria May Start Soon

Russian Airstrikes In Syria May Start Soon

An unnamed US official said Russia is set to conduct airstrikes in Syria at any moment since they are already prepared. The official added that since Russian pilots have completed a number of familiarization flights, it is expected to start conducting airstrikes soon. However, the United States is still uncertain what Russia aims to do […]

Stampede Kills At Least 700 At Hajj Pilgrimage

Stampede Kills At Least 700 At Hajj Pilgrimage

A stampede during the annual hajj pilgrimage resulted to the death of over 700 individuals and injury to at least 850 individuals. The incident was the deadliest to happen in the event in over twenty years. It also comes within two weeks after over 100 pilgrims were killed after the collapse of a crane at […]

Relocation Plan For Migrants Approved By EU

Relocation Plan For Migrants Approved By EU

A relocation plan for 120,000 migrants was approved by European Union ministers as the bloc tries to deal with the current migrant crisis. The plan aims to remove part of the burden from countries like Italy and Greece, where thousands of migrants arrive each day. The migrants are expected to be allocated to several EU […]

Interim President Of Burkina Faso Detained

Interim President Of Burkina Faso Detained

Interim President Michel Kafando was detained by presidential guards together with other government ministers as the military of Burkina Faso declared they were controlling the nation. The president and prime minister were seized after a Cabinet meeting was interrupted by the guards, a few weeks before a general election. It remains uncertain where the president […]

Hungarian Border Closed As Refugee Crisis Continues

Hungarian Border Closed As Refugee Crisis Continues

The refugee crisis in Europe reached a new high as hundreds of refugees tried to enter through Hungary while chanting “open.” The main border crossing between Serbia and Hungary was closed recently with the crowd stuck in the no-man’s land along the border. A Hungarian police officer said the main border crossing was the “property […]

Dominance Of The Ruling Party To Be Tested As Singapore Elections Start

Dominance Of The Ruling Party To Be Tested As Singapore Elections Start

Voting in the Singapore elections started recently. While the vote is considered as the most demanding test for the dominance of the ruling party, it is expected to win. The island-state became an international financial hub after years of development. It features well-maintained parks, high living standards and immaculate malls and streets. However, property prices […]

Quotas Suggested To Deal With European Migrant Crisis

Quotas Suggested To Deal With European Migrant Crisis

The current European migrant crisis resulted to an influx of migrants into Europe, which indicates it is necessary for EU member states to increase efforts in dealing with it, according to Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. Merkel suggested the setting of quotas for each EU country in the number of migrants they will accommodate. Most […]

Guatemalan President Otto Perez Resigns

Guatemalan President Otto Perez Resigns

President Otto Perez of Guatemala was arrested on Thursday after he resigned from his post. It remains to be seen if he will be charged with corruption that caused a political crisis in the country days before the next presidential election. The resignation of Perez was approved by Congress during an emergency session. The remaining […]

Migrant Crisis Has EU In A Quandary

Migrant Crisis Has EU In A Quandary

The recent migrant crisis at the European Union has reached a new high as hundreds of migrants protested at the Eastern Railway Terminus of Budapest demanding to be given permission to travel into Germany. It was the biggest inflow of migrants into the EU. Hundreds of people waved tickets while shouting “Germany!” outside the train […]

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