Category: International
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Analysis: Putin sits back as US, allies strike Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — Facing a stark choice between engaging the United States, Britain and France in combat or passively watching them strike his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin has opted for the peaceful route.
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Air China flight forced to land for ‘public security’ reason
BEIJING (AP) — An Air China flight bound for Beijing was diverted to central China on Sunday after a passenger tried to hold a flight attendant hostage using a fountain pen as a weapon, the country’s civil aviation authority said.
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In Peru, Pence updates allies on US-led airstrikes in Syria
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Thousands of miles from home, Vice President Mike Pence was thrust into a new, more immediate, role on the world stage Saturday: explaining President Donald Trump’s military strike in Syria to a summit of Latin America leaders.
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Syrians gather in capital in defiance after airstrikes
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of Syrians gathered at landmark squares in the Syrian capital Saturday, honking their car horns, flashing victory signs and waving Syrian flags in scenes of defiance that followed unprecedented joint airstrikes by the United States, France and Britain.
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Russia says alleged chemical attack in Syria staged by UK
BEIRUT (AP) — Loud explosions rocked Syria’s capital and filled the sky with heavy smoke early Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the country’s alleged use of chemical weapons. Syrian television reported that air defenses responded to the attack.
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Syrian presidency tweets “Good souls will not be humiliated” after airstrikes by US, UK, France
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian presidency tweets “Good souls will not be humiliated” after airstrikes by US, UK, France.
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UK defense ministry says ‘initial indications’ show ‘successful attack’ on Syrian military facility
LONDON (AP) — UK defense ministry says ‘initial indications’ show ‘successful attack’ on Syrian military facility.
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French president announces military operation with US, Britain targeting ‘clandestine chemical arsenal’ in Syria
PARIS (AP) — French president announces military operation with US, Britain targeting ‘clandestine chemical arsenal’ in Syria.
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Syrian TV reports that Syrian air defenses have responded to the US-British-French attack
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian TV reports that Syrian air defenses have responded to the US-British-French attack.
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The Latest: Russia says UK led ‘staged’ Syria gas attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Syria developments (all times local):