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The US launched cruise missiles on a Syrian air base in retaliation for an alleged chemical attack on civilians.

Spain's government welcomed the move but called for complete disarmament by the group.

It was stressed that unilateral American action increased the chances of terrorism.

United Labour, Conservative and Lib-Dem leaders state: 'We are one Birmingham.'

No independent assessments have been carried out to confirm who carried out the gas attack.

'We deplore Russia's continued defence of the Assad regime,' the foreign secretary said.

China has been warning against the positioning of Thaad as it is wary that the system could threaten its security.

The protests were prompted by the abrupt dismissal of finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

The national comptroller ruling said the ban was due to 'administrative irregularities' in his role as governor.

Tshibala's appointment comes after Samy Badibanga resigned on 6 April.

Twitter sued the DHS in response to the administration's attempts to unmask anonymous @ALT_USCIS account.

US envoy Nikki Haley: 'Every time Assad crosses the line of human decency, Russia stands beside him.'

Gorsuch, aged 49, could be on the court for decades.

Clinton says 'weaponisation of information' underestimated by US Democratic Party.

The white nationalist movement had previously praised Trump for his 'America first' rhetoric.

My partner had urged me not to wear it for my own safety.

Commodities market sees a barrage of safe-haven calls with substantial spikes in precious metal and oil futures.

Labour leader said Donald Trump's actions could escalate the civil war but Watson backed the attacks.

Gorsuch may end up on the court for decades to come along with the other eight justices.

Israeli state-run firms to supply air defence system to Indian army and navy.

The lawmaker was banned from air travel as he attacked the airline staff with his slipper.

The think tank believes there are likely to be more planes in hangers near the Woody Island in Paracel groups.

Kabila "could either tame tensions or trigger an explosion" says Vava Tampa at Save The Congo.

The Philippines president is also looking at tapping investments from the three oil-rich nations.

Interview: Matthew Elliott, one of the most influential people in Britain, spoke to IBTimes UK.

Kremlin says Washington's abrupt escalation will worsen US-Russia ties.

One Moscow official called the attack an 'act of aggression against a UN member'.

Japan and South Korea have welcomed the UNSC's condemnation saying it sends the right message.

US Secretary of State said Moscow had 'failed' on a commitment to secure chemical weapons in Syria.