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France asks UN to begin Syria air drops

Edit The Times of India 02 Jun 2016
French Ambassador Francois Delattre, who holds the council presidency this month, said access to the towns and villages under siege remained blocked and blamed the Syrian regime ... The 20-nation International Syria Support Group (ISSG) had set June 1 as a deadline for the Damascus regime and all sides to open up access to areas subjected to starvation sieges....

In battle for Fallujah, a pause – and perhaps a deep breath

Edit The Christian Science Monitor 02 Jun 2016
Now, with Iraq postponing the ......

Mogadishu attack: 13 dead after gunmen storm hotel

Edit CNN 02 Jun 2016
Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)Suspected Al-Shabaab gunmen set off an explosion and stormed a popular hotel in Somalia's capital Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and three attackers, a security official said. A lengthy siege at Mogadishu's Ambassador Hotel ended early Thursday, said Somali security official Ahmed Barre ... The siege began when attackers detonated a car packed with explosives at the gates of the building, Hajji said ... RIP." ... ....

12 Times Fandom Has Gone Horribly Wrong, From One Direction To ‘Dragon Age’ (Photos)

Edit The Wrap 02 Jun 2016
Fans can be great sometimes. Their passion for the things they love can inspire breathtaking artwork and fiction that reflects how a creator’s vision has impacted the lives of his or her audience. But in the age of social media, we have seen the dark, cultish side of fandom become more and more prominent ... “ ... Siege of Dragonspear.” The abuse was particularly targeted at the character’s designer, Amber Scott ... ....

Criminal tag haunts T student leaders

Edit The Times of India 02 Jun 2016
HYDERABAD ... Is this the reward for fighting for statehood," asked Qadri, whose leadership qualities as convenor of Warangal district students' joint action committee got him AISF top post in 2013 ... "As per the latest count, there are 136 criminal cases pending against me including 43 NBWs for my involvement in various agitations including Million March in Hyderabad and TDP party office siege at Karimnagar," said Kota Srinivas Goud....

Iraq’s Fallujah operation slowed by civilians, IS resistance

Edit Dawn 02 Jun 2016
NEAR FALLUJAH. Iraqi forces stalled at the fringes of Fallujah, slowed in their advance on Wednesday by concerns over the fate of trapped civilians and resistance from the militant Islamic State group ... After a week of shaping operations aimed at sealing the siege of Fallujah, which lies just 50 kilometres west of Baghdad, elite forces launched a new, more aggressive phase on Monday morning ... Heavy toll ... Syria offensive ... ....

United Moves on in Open Cup (Minnesota United FC)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jun 2016
(Source. Minnesota United FC). In its opening game of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Minnesota United emerged with a 2-0 victory over USL side Saint Louis FC ... 'Absolutely great win,' said United Head Coach Carl Craig. 'It's a tough place to come play ... It doesn't exist unless you waste energy on it ... The Saints were able to pin United in its own half, and laid siege to Minnesota's goal with a barrage of crosses and charges up the middle ... CT....

Aid convoy reaches Damascus suburb for the first time since 2012

Edit Stars and Stripes 02 Jun 2016
ISTANBUL — The government siege of a Damascus suburb was broken Wednesday with delivery of medical supplies and a small amount of baby food, after Syria agreed to allow an international aid convoy to enter the area for the first time since 2012 ... Although U.S ... What seemed the chance of a political solution in Syria barely three months ago now appears an ever fainter possibility ... commitment to the Syrian opposition have largely given up ... ....

Alamo is still one of the most iconic images of America’s past

Edit Atlanta Journal 02 Jun 2016
SAN ANTONIO — It was, quite honestly, a bucket-list side trip. That’s why we detoured to San Antonio on our return from Austin to Houston, to see the home of the Alamo. Yes, that Alamo, the historic one-time Catholic mission celebrated in Texas history, on television and in movies by Fess Parker, John Wayne and Billy Bob Thornton.The Alamo in downtown San Antonio is the No ... The defenders of the Alamo were killed after a 13-day siege ... ....

Chittorgarh: A saga of valour and courage

Edit Yahoo Daily News 01 Jun 2016
Three sieges of Chittor ... The first siege of Chittor was laid in 1303 by Alauddin Khilzi, the Sultan of Delhi, who having heard of the unmatched beauty of Padmini was crazy about possessing her. But he slyly made an offer to the Maharana, after laying siege, that he wanted to have a glimpse of the queen and will go back after this ... It was during this siege that Rani Karamwati sent a Rakhi to Mughal Emperor Humayun, as an SOS message....

Mogadishu hotel attack: Explosions and gunfire heard as suspected Islamist militants launch assault in Somali capital

Edit The Independent 01 Jun 2016
Witnesses said they heard at least one large explosion followed by gunfire on Wednesday, while local reports said a siege was believed to be underway ... siege underway ......

Syria crisis: first aid convoy enters besieged Daraya since 2012

Edit The Guardian 01 Jun 2016
A humanitarian aid convoy has entered the rebel-held Syrian town of Daraya for the first time since a regime siege began in 2012, the Red Cross has said ... Daraya was one of the first towns in Syria to erupt in demonstrations against the government in 2012, and one of the first to be placed under a strict regime siege in late 2012....

Mogadishu hotel attack: At least 10 dead after al-Shabaab launch bomb and shooting assault in Somalia

Edit The Independent 01 Jun 2016
A huge plume of smoke could be seen rising from the area as the siege continued. BREAKING . #Alshabaab attack ... siege underway casualties feared pic.twitter.com/REBluYtxxe — Radio Dalsan (@DalsanFM_SOM) June 1, 2016 ... Read more....
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