Government forces seize rebel stronghold near Syrian capital
Executions in Indonesia may be delayed until after Ramadan
An ambulance carrying the body of one of the eight drug traffickers - including Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran - executed at Nusakambangan prison in April 2015. Photo: Getty Images Jakarta: Indonesian Attorney-General Muhammad Prasetyo has flagged the latest round of executions in the country may be delayed until after the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.The nation has been on tenterhooks over the timing of the executions, with various official..>> view originalFormer NATO boss warns of nuclear war with Russia
The West could find itself in a nuclear war with Russia by next year in a conflict triggered by a Russian land grab in the Baltic States, a former top NATO commander has warned. Richard Shirreff, who served as NATO’s deputy supreme from 2011 to 2014, said it was imperative the alliance beefed up its military defences. “I have this awful vision of the Baltic States being seized, NATO unable to respond, Putin then blackmails using nuclear weapons what is called chillingly ‘nuclear de-escalation’ ..>> view originalKnox set for long-awaited showdown
Amanda Knox has cleared another legal hurdle and is allowed to take Italy to court over unjust murder trial.AMANDA Knox could be heading back to the courtroom in the latest twist in the sensational murder case that has gripped the world for almost a decade.A European court on Wednesday granted Knox — who was acquitted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher — the right to a make a legal complaint against Italy for allegedly subjecting her to an unfair trial.The Seattle woman was convic..>> view originalChina calls on US to end close reconnaissance following 'unsafe' intercept
South China Sea: China calls on US to end close reconnaissance following 'unsafe' intercept Posted May 19, 2016 19:22:57 China's Foreign Ministry has called on the United States to stop close reconnaissance activities after the United States said two Chinese fighter jets carried out an "unsafe" intercept of a US military aircraft over the South China Sea. Key points:China says the aircraft passed at a safe distance from the US planePentagon earlier reported an 'unsaf..>> view originalOfficials say EgyptAir plane crashed
EgyptAir flight disappears from radar2:17An EgyptAir flight carrying 66 people has disappeared from radar during a flight from Paris to Cairo. An Egypt Air plane has gone missing. Picture: AFPFRENCH President Francois Hollande has confirmed missing EgyptAir flight MS804 carrying 66 people has crashed and said nothing can be ruled out as to the reason why. “The information we have gathered - ministers, members of government and, of course, the Egyptian authorities - confirm, sadly, that it has c..>> view originalFresh hopes for Chibok girls as rescued student meets Buhari
Fresh hopes for Chibok girls as rescued student meets Buhari By Afp Published: 05:51 EST, 19 May 2016 | Updated: 05:52 EST, 19 May 2016 The first of 219 abducted Chibok schoolgirls to be found after more than two years in Boko Haram captivity was on Thursday to meet Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, amid hopes more girls can be freed.Amina Ali, who was discovered by civilian vigilantes and soldiers on Tuesday and taken to the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, was to fly to on Thurs..>> view original
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