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Aftermath of US air strikes in Syria: Russia suspends agreement that prevents direct confrontation with American forces
On Thursday night/Friday morning, in response to Syrian government killing hundreds of civilians this week using chemicals, dozens of cruise missiles were fired from two American warships stationed in the Mediterranean Sea towards Shayrat airbase in the province of Homs,Syria, killing at least six of Bashar al-Assad’s troops and destroying planes, helicopters, ammunition stores and buildings.
Now, in response to what Russia has termed ‘unlawful’, the Russian government has announced that henceforth it has suspended the “deconfliction line” agreement signed in 2015 that prevents direct conflict/confrontation between Russian and American forces on air.
The development, is not a good sign for both countries, because under the agreement, signed after Russia launched an air campaign in Syria in September 2015, a Russian fighter jet couldn’t clash with an American fighter jet as both Russia and the US had exchanged information about their flights to avoid incidents on air.
But as it stands now, a Russian jet could clash with an American jet in the ever busy Syrian airspace- leading to a possible war.
Following Donald Trump’s much praised attacks on the Syrian military base, Russia has not only criticized the U.S for disobeying International law, but has also said they will need a very good explanation from the U.S or else the Russia-U.S relationship will deteriorate further.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, condemned the US strikes.
A statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry read:
“The very presence of US troops and other countries on the territory of Syria, without the consent of the Government or the decision of the UN Security Council is a gross, obvious and unwarranted violation of international law.
“If before it was due to the task of combating terrorism, now there is a clear act of aggression against a sovereign Syria. US Actions taken today further destroy the Russian-American relations.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said;
‘Moscow demands an explanation from the US over the air strikes,The attack is an act of aggression with an invented pretext. We hope the provocation would not lead to irreparable damage to our ties ”
The U.S attack missiles targeted “aircraft, hardened aircraft shelters, petroleum and logistical storage, ammunition supply bunkers, air defense systems, and radars,” according to the Pentagon news release.
More to follow…..
The American rapper and Grammy award-winning rapper, Cardi B, has officially announced that she will be coming to Nigeria for the first time.
The 27-year-old made the announcement on her Instagram page.
The rapper will be performing live in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana
for Livespot X Festival on December 7 and 8, 2019, respectively.
Cardi B on her Instagram page wrote: “Africa, I’m coming! Nigeria and Ghana.”
Cardi B who is married to rapper, Offset is famous for her hits such as ‘Bodak Yellow’, ‘I like it’ and ‘Money’.
US President Donald Trump, others meet Osinbajo at G7 Summit in Italy (photos)
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27
Osinbajo met with United States of America’s President Donald Trump
He also met other leaders like the Chancellor of Germany of Angela Merkel
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.
StesdyGist gathered that Osinbajo attended the G7 Summit which held in Sicily, Italy.
The acting president also met with leaders leaders other countries including Donald Trump of the United States of America, Angela Merkel of Germany among many other leaders.
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.
The special assistant to the acting president on media Laolu Akande had earlier told journalists that Is in a job will leave Nigeria on the morning of Saturday, May, 27, and return later in the evening.
Osinbajo with Trump and other leaders in Italy
Akande said his principal was invited to represent Nigeria at the meeting where these leaders will discuss various global issues.
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left Nigeria for Italy on Saturday, May 27.
Watch this video of the acting president discussing with other leaders at the G7 summit.
Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has returned to pick up his degree, 12 years after leaving Harvard to work on Facebook full time.Hide quoted text
Zuckerberg founded what was then called “The Facebook” in his college dormitory in 2004.
The service was at first limited only to Harvard students before expanding to other Ivy League universities.
After receiving the honour on Thursday, Zuckerberg posted a photo of him with his parents Edward and Karen Zuckerberg.
He also updated his degree status on Facebook with a photo of himself and his parents.
“Mom, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree,” the billionaire wrote.
Zuckerberg, American computer programmer, was born May 14, 1984. His net worth is currently put at $61.9 billion.
The internet entrepreneur got his degree quicker than another famous Harvard dropout Bill Gates.
Gates who left to found Microsoft in 1975, did not receive his honorary degree until 2007.
Kathy Berman, the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, has died in a car accident.
Katherine Ann Berman, wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman died in the traffic crash. Photo: Boston Herald
ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman and wife. Photo; Honolulu
The 67 year old, was killed in a two-car crash near Woodbury, Connecticut.
Mrs. Berman was a teacher and was married to Chris for more than 33 years with two children, Meredith and Douglas.
The driver of the other car, 87 year old, Edward Bertulis, of Waterbury, Connecticut, also died in the accident.
A statement released by the Berman family said we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and sympathy from so many people we know, and so many others we look forward to knowing, keep the family of Edward Bertulis in our thoughts and prayers as well.
Chris Berman joined ESPN in 1979. He married Kathy four years later.
Chris left his post as a host of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown after 31 seasons in January. He remains with the network after signing a new contract.
president of ESPN, John Skipper said this is a devastating tragedy and difficult to comprehend. Chris is beloved by all his ESPN colleagues and for good reason: He has a huge heart and has given so much to so many over the years. We know how much his family means to him and all we can do at a moment like this is give him the love and support he will surely need at this hour. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Meredith, Doug and the entire family.”
Several NFL teams and players sent out condolences via social media.
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