Minsk talks restarted
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Minsk talks restarted
Top diplomats from Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France - the so-called Normandy Format - met in Berlin this past Wednesday to discuss the latest situation in eastern Ukraine. The talks resulted in several agreements aimed at improving the security in the restive region where fighting between pro-Russian forces and local troops has left thousands killed. But the delegates were unable to reach a deal on holding local elections which is seen as a key step in ending the conflict there. Ukraine says Russia’s position at the talks had prevented the deal which is crucial in implementation of the 2015 Minsk peace agreement.
Iraq under terror attacks
The aftermath of multiple terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad…the triple bombings killed dozens of people and injured many more. Iraqis are angry over the security situation in their country. As expected, Daesh has claimed responsibility for the bomb blasts. This comes as the Takfiri terrorist group has been in retreat in recent months across Iraq. Iraqi officials say the military campaign against Daesh has retaken around two-thirds of the territory seized by the militants in 2014. And that the group’s control has shrunk to 14 percent of the Iraqi territory from 40 percent.
French clashes
French police have once again clashed with protesters demonstrating against a controversial labor reform bill in several cities including the capital Paris. Demonstration against the use of the French constitution's Article 49,3, allowing the government to bypass parliament and force through controversial labor reforms.
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Nowhere to go
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