Russia carried out its first airstrikes in Syria on Wednesday, claiming it had struck militants of the Islamic State (IS) group. However, French and US officials quickly raised questions about the military operation.
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Tulsa Sheriff Indicted on Misconduct Charges in Killing by a Deputy
Airstrike on Yemen wedding party kills at least 130 people
The UN has put the death toll from a suspected Saudi airstrike on a wedding party in Yemen as high as 135 people. The Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels denied involvement.
Tokyo: Japan must fix own problems ‘before accepting immigrants’
Tokyo has announced a billion-dollar assistance package for refugees fleeing Middle East conflict. It has, however, hosed down suggestions Japan should open its doors.
Memo From Vienna: Rise of Austrian Right Lengthens Shadow of Nazi Era
Missouri Finds Planned Parenthood Didn’t Mishandle Fetal Tissue
Planned Parenthood Chief Takes On G.O.P. Critics at Congressional Hearing
At Service for Yogi Berra, Friends Recall Much More Than a Ballplayer
Police Killing in Delaware Brings Calls for Inquiry
Shells scraps oil exploration in Arctic off Alaska over costs
The oil giant is to halt drilling at the Burger J well in the US Arctic, saying it can’t justify the expense due to low oil prices. Shell only won the controversial permission to explore the ice waters last month.
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