Russia threatens to respond to NATO's military buildup along eastern border
Russian officials said Wednesday that Moscow will create three new divisions to counter NATO’s planned troop buildup in Eastern Europe. “The Defense Ministry is taking a series of measures to counter the expansion of NATO forces in direct proximity to the Russian border,” Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said. Shoigu said the new Russian divisions would be formed by the end of the year. Reuters, citing Russian media, reported that the Russian divisions would include about 10,000 soldiers ..>> view originalSydney Airport allowing UberX pick-ups
Sydney Airport allowing Uber pick-upsTravellers at Sydney Airport can now get an UberX home after the ridesharing app lifted its own self-enforced ban on pick-ups in the area.But the move, which involves drivers collecting passengers in the airport's public pick-up zones, has outraged taxi drivers who rely on lucrative airport fares and have to pay an access fee.Previously, Uber had allowed its premium service UberBlack to arrange pick-ups from the airport but customers were blocked from request..>> view originalSouth China Sea: Chinese Singer Visits Disputed Islands to Entertain Military
Chinese military folk singer Song Zuying was sent to the South China Sea and took to the stage to perform in front of the troops at the Fiery Cross Reef over the weekend. Song is a star of the military arts troupe who once performed with Canadian diva ...>> view originalCanada wildfire: Massive blaze threatens to reduce oil city to ashes, threatens airport
Canada wildfire: Massive blaze threatens to reduce oil city to ashes, threatens airport Updated May 05, 2016 19:27:15 A massive wildfire that forced all 88,000 people to flee the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and burned down 1,600 structures is now threatening the city's airport and communities well south of the town. Key points:State of emergency declared for AlbertaFatalities reported from at least one car crash of evacueesEvacuations ordered for towns s..>> view originalDefending deal on migrants, EU seeks end of visas for Turks
President Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown on the media, have fuelled resistance to concessions in the European Parliament. AP by Gabriela Baczynska and Alastair Macdonald The European Union has asked member states to grant visa-free travel to Turks in return for Ankara stopping migrants reaching Europe, but insisted Turkey must still change some laws and said it would get no "free ride".Lawmakers in the European Parliame..>> view originalPrince George and Princess Charlotte have a new pet
Duchess Catherine has unveiled the new addition to the royal family: a pet guinea pig called Marvin! The mother of two explained the cute critter was recently bought by herself and Prince William as a gift for Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as she opened the new Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace on Wednesday.RelatedCatherine had the kids at the Magic Garden enthralled with tales of her family pets.While she was taking some time out to play with a group of children at the newly opened g..>> view originalMother throws children from burning apartment window
A desperate South Korean mother was forced to throw her small children from a fourth-storey window as flames engulfed her apartment. Smoke billowed out the window of the Pyeongtaek apartment on Saturday as the women cried for help. A small crowd gathered below as emergency services scrambled and quickly devised a bold rescue plan. Servicemen and woman from a local US Osan Air Base joined the aid effort by spreading blankets to catch the young family. Out of time and options the 30-year old ..>> view originalDeal extends cease-fire to Aleppo
DAMASCUS, Syria -- U.S. officials announced Wednesday that an agreement had been reached with Russia to extend Syria's fragile cease-fire to the northern city of Aleppo, although sporadic clashes continue. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and took effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday in Damascus, Secretary of State John Kerry said. The Syrian military confirmed the truce but said it would take effect today and last for 48 hours. U.S. officials said they were looking into the discrepancy. The U...>> view originalWhat is Russia up to now in Syria? - Al
Those following the “Syrian Uprising” and its repercussions during the last five years have been torn between two positions: the first, giving international stances – especially, Russia’s – the benefit of the doubt based on the assumption that regardless of the strength of its alliance with a certain regime, no government would ever keep quiet about genocide. The second, and much more realistic, expected that at least Russia would stick with the Assad regime come what may. In the beginning, Rus..>> view original
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