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Ukraine orders its troops to withdraw from Lugansk airport

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Ukrainian troops have been withdrawn from the international airport of Lugansk, in eastern Ukraine, after holding fierce fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the grounds in the last hours. ” The Ukrainian military in front of it were ordered Lugansk and Lugansk retreated from the airport and the town of Gueórguievka ” admitted at a press […]

Dutch police seized passports of 2 families who wanted to join EI

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The Dutch police have seized the passport of two families, consisting of two allegedly willing to travel to Syria to join the jihadists of the Islamic State (EI). Together, the partners resident in Huizen (Midwest), have six minor children, eight months and nine years. It is the first time that a measure of this kind, […]

Ukraine frees 10 Russian soldiers caught in its territory

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Ukraine has released 10 Russian soldiers who were arrested a week ago after illegally crossing the border, it was announced today Alexei Ragozin, deputy commander of the Russian Airborne Forces. “The negotiations were not easy. Yet common sense reigned and all ended well. The main thing is that the kids are already with us in […]

USA imposes new sanctions on Iran

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United States announced Friday a new set of sanctions against Iran, despite stressing to  continue negotiations to find a lasting solution to the nuclear dispute with Tehran maintains the international community. Those affected are over 25 entities and individuals suspected of “expanding the Iranian nuclear program, proliferation, supporting terrorism in the region or help Iran […]

Gunmen retains 43 UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights

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An armed group retained 43 UN peacekeepers, originating in Fiji, the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, as confirmed by the office of the secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon in New York. The soldiers belong to UNDOF, Force UN Disengagement Observer, a mission established in 1974, after the Yom Kippur War, in order to maintain peace in […]

NATO opens door for Ukraine into Alliance

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NATO leaves the door open to a possible entry of Ukraine into the Alliance, as suggested hours before the Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk. ” I do not want to interfere in internal political issues, but let me remind our decision taken in 2008 to the effect that Ukraine will become a member of NATO […]

Iceland reopens airspace after red alert hours

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Just hours lasted red alert imposed by the Icelandic weather service for aviation Bardarbunga near the volcano, where an outbreak was detected early on Friday, reports the BBC. At noon, after verifying that it was only a minor volcanic activity, authorities have reopened the airspace and have announced that they will continue monitoring, but the […]

New Turkish Prime Minister maintains economic team

Ahmet Davutoglu

The prime minister of Turkey, Ahmet Davutoglu, has presented his new cabinet on Friday, highlighting the continuity of the economic team. The former Minister of European Affairs and career diplomat Mevlut Cavusoglu occupy Affairs portfolio, which was the previous position Devatoglu. They keep their jobs Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan, who was responsible for economic […]

Turkey bid to be ‘humanitarian power’ in region

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Surrounded by countries at war and two “humanitarian catastrophe ” in Syria and Iraq, Turkey has become a country of refuge and humanitarian assistance origin for different populations in the region. In recent days, Turkey has announced that it is building two fields for Yazidis and others displaced in northern Iraq near the Iraqi cities […]

Poroshenko claims Russian military invasion of Ukraine

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As fighting flare up in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian opened a third front in fighting in the south, in the Sea of Azov, the allegations of Russian involvement in favor of the separatists are amplified. The Ukrainian president, Petro Poroshenko, denounced the direct presence of forces of Moscow in the rebellious province of Donetsk, where […]

Iraqi Army tries to free 12,000 civilians encircled by militia

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The Iraqi army reinforced its positions Wednesday near Amerli in preparation for a new attempt to liberate the city. It is a war of nerves. For two months the Islamic State (EI) has besieged 12,000 of its inhabitants. This is the main Shiite enclave remaining behind the lines of that Sunni extremist group. Ayatollah Ali […]

EU to support Italy in Mediterranean border control

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The European Commission announced Wednesday the creation of a European operation in charge of border management agency (Frontex) gradually substituted for the Italian Mare Nostrum Mediterranean. The operation, dubbed Frontex Plus by the Commissioner for Home Affairs in the EU, Cecilia Malmström, will take effect in late November and will depend on voluntary contributions from […]

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