Section: The Indian Express (India)
Turkey’s bungled putsch: A strangely 20th century coup
Supporters of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, protest in Istanbul’s Taksim square. The government has made 120 arrest so far,on charge of plotting to over through the government.(AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) It was a strangely 20th century coup, defeated by 21st century technology and people power. When a self-styled military “Peace...
Preliminary results from Flight MH17 forensic probe expected later this year
Malaysia’s transport minister said on Saturday preliminary conclusions from the forensic investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 two years ago could be received later this year. The Boeing 777 was shot down over eastern Ukraine by a Russian-made Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board concluded last year in its final...
Two Americans killed in Nice attack: US State Dept
People place flowers to pay tribute to the victims of the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice (REUTERS photo) Two American citizens were killed in the truck attack in Nice, which has left at least 84 people dead, the US State Department spokesman said on Friday. “At this time, we are aware of and can confirm two US citizens were killed in the...
Syria diplomatic efforts cannot continue indefinitely: US Secretary Kerry to Russian President Putin
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the need to increase pressure on fighters loyal to Islamic State and the Nusra front. (Vasily Maximov/Pool Photo via AP) US Secretary of State John Kerry said in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that without “concrete, near-term steps,” diplomatic...
US not coordinating Syria military operations with Russia: White House
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the US would welcome a military contribution from Russia, as long as they were focused on ISIL and Al Qaeda’s presence in Syria. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) The US is not coordinating its military operations in Syria with Russia, the White House said on Thursday amid reports that America is offering...
John Kerry discusses Syria strikes cooperation proposal with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US Secretary of State John Kerry during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, July 14, 2016. REUTERS/Vasily Maximov/Pool US Secretary of State John Kerry took a proposal to boost military and intelligence cooperation against Islamic State and al Qaeda in Syria to Moscow on Thursday, despite...
IMF could resume aid to Ukraine in July: spokesman
Ukrainian lawmakers had recently approved a raft of IMF-backed actions and also confirmed a new government in April that ended months of political gridlock. The International Monetary Fund could resume aid to Ukraine by the end of July after months of delay linked to insufficient progress in fighting corruption, an spokesman said on Wednesday....
MH17 families rearing to take legal action to get compensation on second anniversary
Dozens of Dutch relatives are close to filing a lawsuit by the weekend if negotiations fail to secure compensation for “psychological trauma”. The families of the 298 people who died when flight MH17 was downed over Ukraine are steeling themselves for a slew of bitter legal battles, on the eve of the tragedy’s second anniversary. Sunday...
NATO, Russian ambassadors meet to keep dialogue open
Among other things, US President Barack Obama and the other NATO leaders ordered a reinforcement of allies closest to Russia with four new multinational battalions for Poland and the Baltic states. (Source: Reuters) Ambassadors from NATO nations met Wednesday with Russian envoys to explain decisions taken at the recent alliance summit and attempt...
Institutional racism exists throughout the society, says US Vice President Joe Biden
US Vice-President Joe Biden’s comments came after a meeting at White House with law enforcement agencies in the aftermath of the Dallas shooting, which was attended by President Barack Obama as well. (File Photo) US Vice President Joe Biden today said that “institutional racism” exists throughout the society and a closer connection is...
