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811. Strikes against Syria could make RAF Akrotiri a target

Eight cruise missile-armed tornado fighter-bombers based at RAF Akrotiri, outside Limassol, would likely take part in any military action ...

812. Trump warns the missiles are coming for Syria

The White House pushed back against suggestions that Trump had broadcast his plans for military strikes via Twitter...

813. Any US missiles fired at Syria will be shot down

The Russian military said on March 13 that it would respond to any U.S. strike on Syria...

814. RAF bombers on standby in Cyprus

RAF bombers on standbyTornado bombers at RAF Akrotiri are on standby and ready to strike against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if such an order is given out, just days after a US missile destroyer left Larnaca port....

815. Terrorist security challenge for Harry and Meghan's wedding

Barriers to stop vehicle attacks, armed patrols, and airport-style security will be among the measures employed in largest police operation Windsor has ever seen...

816. Trump vows quick response to suspected chemical attack in Syria

Initial US assessments have been unable to determine conclusively what materials were used in the attack...

817. Russian message said 'package has been delivered' before spy attack

Yulia and Sergei Skripal are recovering following Novichok attack in Salisbury...

818. Rouvikonas's latest paint attack targets Turkish consulate

Self-proclaimed anarchist group Rouvikonas (Greek for Rubicon) threw paint at the Turkish consulate in Palaio Psychico, northern Athens, on Wednesday, to protest the country's military operation in Afrin, Syria....

819. EU-Turkey migrant deal ‘at risk’, report says

The deal signed between Ankara and Brussels in March 2016 to crack down on human trafficking over the Aegean is hanging in the balance as several countries are reportedly refusing to pay for it, insisting that the European Commission cover the next tranche of 3 billion euros in funding pledged to Turkey....

820. Greece tells Turkey to tone down aggression

Athens argues that Ankara’s hostile stance is related to domestic developments and geopolitical instability...

821. Teenage London Girl dies from gunshot wound

The shootings come amid concerns over rising violent crime in London...

822. Migrant caravan heading to US puts Mexico in tough spot

So far the Mexican federal government has provided little guidance on how to handle the migrants...

823. Iraq will prevent attacks on Turkey

The PKK considered a terrorist organization by Turkey has for decades been based in Iraq’s Qandil mountain range...

824. Cyprus Parliament condemns unanimously Turkey's invasion in Afrin

The plenary of the House of Representatives on Friday condemned Turkey's invasion in Afrin, Syria, pointing out that it is a blatant violation of international law and Syria`s sovereignty and territorial integrity....

825. Three killed in French supermarket shooting

Three people were killed in southwestern France on Friday when a gunman held up a car, opened fire on police and then took hostages in a supermarket, screaming “Allahu Akbar”. ...

826. Two people killed in French supermarket hostage-taking

Mayor Eric Menassi also told LCI TV that the man had entered the shop screaming “Allahu Akbar, (God is greatest) I’ll kill you all”...

827. Ankara attacks EU for backing Cyprus and Greece

Turkey accused the EU of backing Athens and Nicosia simply because they are members...

828. EU backs Britain in blaming Russia for spy attack

The show of support from the EU, at a time when Britain is grappling with its departure from the bloc, will boost Prime Minister Theresa May...

829. Extradition case of Cypriot hacker delayed

The extradition hearing of a 20-year-old man in Cyprus, accused of wire fraud and wanted by the FBI, was interrupted Thursday after his defence team accused the prosecutor of withholding evidence and presenting an reliable witness. His Cypriot trial is scheduled to go forward April 3....

830. Dead Texas bomber was unemployed man

831. Sixth Texas parcel bomb leaves US investigators baffled

Officials have appealed to the bomber to reveal the motives for the attacks...

832. Putin easily wins another six-year term

The longer-term question is whether Putin will soften his anti-Western rhetoric now the election is won...

833. Britain and Russia brace for showdown

England may also cut back participation in the World Cup which Russia is hosting in June - July...

834. Neo-Nazi suspects spill the beans about attacks

The group’s usual method of intimidation was splashing gasoline around the premises of the target...

835. Edmond About’s ageless Greece

How can a nation with so many skills and virtues be so incapable of creating an effective state...

836. Britain says former Russian spy poisoned with nerve agent

Government scientists had identified the specific nerve agent but are not saying what it is...