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International teams inspect security at Cairo airport
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow’s ban on all flights to Egypt in the wake of a Russian plane crash will last for at least several months, the Kremlin chief of staff said Tuesday, dealing a severe blow to Egypt’s struggling tourism industry.President Vladimir Putin’s chief of staff, Sergei Ivanov, said on a visit to Finland that it would be...
Russia to deploy new weapons to counter US missile shield
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says that Russia will counter NATO’s U.S.-led missile defense program by deploying new strike weapons capable of piercing the shield.Putin told defense officials Tuesday that by developing defenses against ballistic missiles Washington aims to “neutralize” Russia’s strategic nuclear...
The Army wants to boost troop numbers in Europe to counter Russian aggression
US military officials have proposed boosting troop numbers in Europe to deter potential Russian aggression across the continent and against NATO members, The Wall Street Journal reports. Currently, the US Army maintains two brigades in Europe. Each brigade has approximately 3,500 soldiers, with an additional brigade based in the US that rotates...
UNESCO begins divisive debate on Kosovo membership
PARIS (AP) — Members of the U.N. cultural agency narrowly rejected Kosovo’s bid for membership on Monday in a victory for Serbia and Russia and a blow to Kosovo’s mission for global recognition as a state.Most nations that participated in the vote at UNESCO headquarters in Paris favored Kosovo’s membership, with 92...
The Latest: WADA panel says Moscow lab destroyed samples
GENEVA (AP) — The Latest from the IAAF investigation (all times local):___4:50 p.m.The head of Russia’s medical agency says the World Anti-Doping Agency’s report into Russian doping is part of a “politically motivated” campaign.Vladimir Uiba, the head of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency which provides medical services...
Carter says Russia, China potentially threaten global order
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter is pointing to Russia and China as potential threats to global order.In a speech Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Carter says the U.S. defense establishment needs to adapt to new challenges, including those posed by China’s growing military power and Russia’s...
Mourinho rant triggered stadium ban
London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho is serving his one-match stadium ban at Stoke this weekend after a foul-mouthed rant at referee Jonathan Moss, the Football Association revealed on Friday.The FA have released the written reasons for the case, which Mourinho opted not to contest and say Mourinho refused to leave the officials’ dressing...
Here are the most dramatic photos from NATO’s mega-exercise in Europe
On October 19, NATO kicked off its largest military exercise in over a decade with an opening ceremony in Tripani Air Base, Italy. The exercise, called Trident Juncture 2015, includes approximately 36,000 troops, over 140 aircraft, and 60 ships from more than 30 nations. The exercise’s participants include both NATO countries and nations...
The Latest: Search to finish for Egypt plane crash victims
CAIRO (AP) — The latest on the crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed all 224 people onboard last Saturday. (All times local.)12:50 p.m.Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Hossam Kamal says Egyptian airports comply with international standards and apply airport security measures.His remarks on Thursday come as multiple major carriers...
Bayern hammer Arsenal as Chelsea secure welcome win
Paris (AFP) – Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout phase were left hanging by a thread on Wednesday after they were thrashed 5-1 by Bayern Munich, while Chelsea revived their faltering campaign with a nervy 2-1 victory over Dynamo Kiev.Zenit St Petersburg became the third team to reach the last 16 of the...
