White House makes the announcement despite Kerry's reluctance
The United States government on Friday officially declared war on Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Earlier in the day, Secretary of State John Kerry seemed reluctant to call the proposed air strikes into IS territories as a full-fledged war. However, the White House on Friday released a statement declaring its intent. "The United States is at war with IS in the same way that we are at war with al-Qaida and its affiliates all around the globe," said White House spokesman Josh Earnest.
British aid worker's family reaches out to IS militants
The family of captured British aid worker David Haines on Saturday reached out to Islamic State militants on Friday, in their bid to spare his life. Haines was captured by IS militants in Syria last year, while delivering humanitarian aid to refugees. After the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff, IS militants warned the American government that Haines would meet the same fate unless air strikes on their territories were stopped. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said that his government would do everything necessary to secure David Haines's release.
Russia sends aid convoy to eastern Ukraine
A convoy of 217 Russian trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed the Ukrainian border on Saturday and is heading towards the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. According to a senior Ukraine Border Service official, the Russian convoy did not allow its officers to check the truck's contents and crossed the border without its permission. On Friday, the US and the European Union imposed a fresh round of economic sanctions on Russia for allegedly sending its troops into eastern Ukraine to aid rebel fighters.
Future of Britain's economy hinges on Scottish independence referendum
Financial experts have warned legislators on the side of Scottish independence that a positive referendum for them could plunge the entire region's economy into a depression-like scenario. A major financial advisory firm CrossBorder Capital said that over £16.8 billion worth of capital was withdrawn from the region in August, which is the highest outflow of capital Britain has ever witnessed since the 2008 financial crisis. Meanwhile, a survey conducted by The Times and Sun newspapers said that those who will vote against Scottish independence have gained the lead over those who want it by a narrow margin of 2%.
Pope to visit make his first visit to Turkey
Pope Francis will visit a Muslim-dominated country for the first time, as he makes his way to Istanbul in Turkey. The Vatican has not finalised the dates for Pope Francis's visit, though news reports suggest that he could land in Istanbul on November 30 for the Feat of Saint Andrew.
The United States government on Friday officially declared war on Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Earlier in the day, Secretary of State John Kerry seemed reluctant to call the proposed air strikes into IS territories as a full-fledged war. However, the White House on Friday released a statement declaring its intent. "The United States is at war with IS in the same way that we are at war with al-Qaida and its affiliates all around the globe," said White House spokesman Josh Earnest.
British aid worker's family reaches out to IS militants
The family of captured British aid worker David Haines on Saturday reached out to Islamic State militants on Friday, in their bid to spare his life. Haines was captured by IS militants in Syria last year, while delivering humanitarian aid to refugees. After the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff, IS militants warned the American government that Haines would meet the same fate unless air strikes on their territories were stopped. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said that his government would do everything necessary to secure David Haines's release.
Russia sends aid convoy to eastern Ukraine
A convoy of 217 Russian trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed the Ukrainian border on Saturday and is heading towards the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. According to a senior Ukraine Border Service official, the Russian convoy did not allow its officers to check the truck's contents and crossed the border without its permission. On Friday, the US and the European Union imposed a fresh round of economic sanctions on Russia for allegedly sending its troops into eastern Ukraine to aid rebel fighters.
Future of Britain's economy hinges on Scottish independence referendum
Financial experts have warned legislators on the side of Scottish independence that a positive referendum for them could plunge the entire region's economy into a depression-like scenario. A major financial advisory firm CrossBorder Capital said that over £16.8 billion worth of capital was withdrawn from the region in August, which is the highest outflow of capital Britain has ever witnessed since the 2008 financial crisis. Meanwhile, a survey conducted by The Times and Sun newspapers said that those who will vote against Scottish independence have gained the lead over those who want it by a narrow margin of 2%.
Pope to visit make his first visit to Turkey
Pope Francis will visit a Muslim-dominated country for the first time, as he makes his way to Istanbul in Turkey. The Vatican has not finalised the dates for Pope Francis's visit, though news reports suggest that he could land in Istanbul on November 30 for the Feat of Saint Andrew.
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