Fallon blames Russian Federation for 'every civilian death' in Syria chemical attack
After the Syrian president's regime allegedly launched a chemical attack on the country's Idlib province, which resulted in mass casualties, Trump ordered the launch of 59 Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles, aimed at Syria's Shayrat Air Base.
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Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit calls Kulbhushan Jadhav 'terrorist'
India also issued a demarche against the Pakistani military court for awarding death sentence to Jadhav. The report said the Congress MP took permission from the party's floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge, a vocal critic of the BJP and who had earlier questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistan visit.
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North Korea warns of 'war' in response to US Navy moves
That is, Trump says his hand would be forced (in a non-specific way) should China not assist in curtailing North Korea's behavior. South Korea's acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn warned of "greater provocations" by North Korea and ordered the military to intensify monitoring and to ensure close communication with the US.
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Turkey says tests confirm sarin used in Syria attack
The United States blamed President Bashar Assad's government and launched almost 60 cruise missiles on Friday at the Shayrat air base in the central province of Homs, where it claims the attack originated. An Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) fact-finding mission is already investigating the attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in a rebel-held area of northern Syria.
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Marcos Alonso says Chelsea 'have seven finals left' to clinch the title
Eden Hazard was in sparkling form as Chelsea restored their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth. "I think that every coach, their function is not only to win". Spurs have been in red hot form with six wins in a row to put the pressure on Chelsea .
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Erdogan sends Passover greetings to Turkey's Jews
Jews throughout the world as families and communities observe and participate in a ritual prayer meal known as a Seder . According to Herbie Ziskend, another former staffer who helped found the White House Seder , Obama saw common themes in the Jewish story of Exodus and the US civil rights movement, a connection they often discussed around the table.
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Australian uranium to arrive soon
Past year two-way trade in goods and services was almost $20 billion, more than double what it was a decade ago. The prime minister mentioned that among the things Australia and India have in common are a cultural, intellectual and sporting engagement, converging political, economic and strategic interests and a solid foundation of shared democratic values.
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West Indies, Pakistan square off in decider match at Guyana
Shoaib Malik made his ninth one-day global century as Pakistan inflicted more misery on West Indies with a six-wicket victory to seal the series 2-1 in Guyana on Tuesday. Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo, who stood out with the ball, bowled only three deliveries to Imad, making this battle a mouth-watering affair in third and final match.
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Trump threatens NK: 'We will solve the problem'
Trump indicated a favorable trade deal could await China if they stepped up pressure on North Korea; however, Trump also appeared ready to reign in the provocative nation on his own. Trump had also said that North Korea was "behaving very badly" and accused China of doing little to resolve the crisis over the North's weapons programme.
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Russian Federation knew in advance of Syrian chemical attack, United States official says
Speaking to The Sun about the USA action, Mr Johnson said: "Crucially - they could do so again". The meeting was hastily organized after a chemical weapons attack that prompted the U.S.to launch airstrikes against Syria's military. "President Trump evaluated the facts, that the attacks occurred on his watch, and [as he] reflected upon prior responses or lack of responses, he came to the conclusion that we can not yet again turn away, turn a blind eye from what's happened".
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North Korea Ready to Respond to US Military Actions
In an interview with the Financial Times last week , U.S. President Donald Trump said he was willing to go it alone when it came to North Korea. North Korea and the rich, democratic South are technically still at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.
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G-7 ministers appeal to Russia on Syria but reject sanctions
A key focus since the chemical attack has been on increasing pressure on Russia, Assad's strongest ally, which has used its own military to prop up Assad in Syria. The official said it still isn't clear who was flying the jet that bombed the hospital, because the Syrians also fly Russian-made aircraft. "Nothing has changed in our posture", he said by email.







