News archive of May 2017

US-led strikes against ISIL killed 352 civilians: Pentagon

U.S.-led strikes aimed against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have "unintentionally" killed 352 civilians since the offensive began in 2014, according to the U.S. military.

US marines: “Beastly” strength (video)

The US marines are considered by most people as the toughest military unit in the world. Besides the strenuous mental and psychological training they undergo, these “supermen” also undertake an extremely harsh physical course. Just check out this video to see how only those with top level fortitude succeed as marines. The thing is the man following the marine workout only has one limb!!

Ruling AKP awaits return of President Erdoğan

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will hold a ceremony on May 2 to welcome the return of its founder, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, marking a first in Turkish politics as the head of state is able to formally retain links with a political party in line with recently approved constitutional changes. 

Greece, China launch cultural exchange year in Athens

Greece and China have officially inaugurated the China-Greece Cultural Exchanges and Cultural Industry Cooperation Year in Athens, in an effort to enhance bilateral relations.

Four PKK militants with million-lira bounty on heads killed in Turkey's Adıyaman

Four outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants who had previously been sought with a reward of up to one million Turkish Liras were killed in operations in the southeastern province of Adıyaman, amid the security forces' ongoing efforts to tighten their grip on militants across eastern and southeastern Turkey.

22 years since Croatia attacked Serb areas in W. Slavonia

Monday marks 22 years since the Croatian forces' aggression against Serb-populated areas in Western Slavonia, i.e., the start of Operation Bljesak ("flash").

During the subsequent two days in May 1995, 283 ethnic Serbs were either killed or went missing, including 55 women and 11 children.

Cheek by Jowl | Athens | May 5-7

Acclaimed UK-based theater company Cheek by Jowl, an associate of the Barbican Center in London, is coming to the Athens Concert Hall for three shows from May 5 to 7 of William Shakespeare's rule-breaking "Winter's Tale." The critically acclaimed production is directed by Declan Donnellan and stars Orlando James, Edward Sayer and Natalie Radmall-Quirke.

Macedonian President Softens Stance After Meeting Yee

In what sounded like a softened position from his past tone, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov on Monday said the problems blocking the formation of a new government could be overcome if the new majority in parliament presented strong guarantees for the preservation of the country's unitary character.

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