The Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi made news as soon as he was sworn into office on Thursday by announcing he would release all political prisoners and by praising his father, the late opposition icon Etienne, calling him “president” to cheers from the crowd. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, right, receives the presidential sash from outgoing… Continue reading Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi sworn into office
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Turkey’s president in Moscow for Syria talks with Putin
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sat down for Syria-focused talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as their governments bargain over zones of influence in the war-torn country. Meanwhile The Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, gestures while speaking to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow,… Continue reading Turkey’s president in Moscow for Syria talks with Putin
Russia will Target Nations That is Hosting American Missiles Says Vladimir Putin
The Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that if the United States deploys intermediate-range missiles in Europe, Russia will have to target the nations that would host them. The stern statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement over the weekend that he intends to opt out of a 1987 nuclear arms control pact over alleged… Continue reading Russia will Target Nations That is Hosting American Missiles Says Vladimir Putin
Russia New missile Violates Pact According to American Government
The Russian military on Wednesday rolled out a new missile and released its specifications, seeking to dispel the U.S. claim that the weapon violates a key nuclear arms pact. The military insisted that the 9M729 land-based cruise missile conforms to the limits of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, firmly rejecting the U.S. claim that… Continue reading Russia New missile Violates Pact According to American Government
Missing wife of tycoon was abducted Say Norwegian police
The Norwegian Police inspector Tommy Brøske speaks during a press conference in Lillestrom, Norway, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Norwegian police say the missing wife of one of Norway’s richest men has been abducted, and that her suspected kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 9-million euro ($10.3-million.) Police say they have no suspects in the disappearance… Continue reading Missing wife of tycoon was abducted Say Norwegian police
