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Russia, US hail Syria ceasefire

Sunday, 28 February 2016 6:49 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 28 February 2016 6:55 AM ]

Syrians drive past government billboards in the capital Damascus, on February 27, 2016, as the first major ceasefire of the five-year war takes hold and an international task force prepares to begin monitoring the landmark truce. ©AFP

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The first day of a partial ceasefire in Syria as the US and Russia hail the implementation of the truce amid sporadic attacks by terrorists against civilians and government forces.
Palestinians join a march in the occupied West Bank, demanding the boycott of Israeli products as people in Gaza hold a rally in support of the uprising against Tel Aviv.
The first results are coming in of Iran’s parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections. Principalists are leading nationwide while reformists take over the capital’s seats in parliament.
UK Labour Party Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, slams the renewal of the Trident nuclear weapons system as he addressed a huge rally against the British nukes.
US military officials say the country’s nukes need to be modernized to maintain their efficiency and reliability, though they can deter any imposed threat for now.

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