Iran confirms Russia uses its base for Syria airstrikes
Iran acknowledged on Wednesday that Russia is using Iranian soil to strike Syria and that a second wave of Russian bombers departed from Iran to hit targets in eastern Syria. Iranian official Boroujerdi stated the Shahid Najeh air base north of Hamedan hosts Russian warplanes with Tehran’s approval and denied any Russian stationing in Iran.
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Controversy surrounds France burkini bans on beaches
Mayors across France ban the burkini drawing sharp debate on Islam and women. Prime Minister Valls rejects the garment as an archaic denial of equality, while critics say bans stigmatize Muslims and heighten social tensions amid security fears.
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Irish Olympic official arrested in ticket sale scheme
Patrick Hickey, a senior IOC executive board member, was arrested at a beachfront hotel in Rio and hospitalized after alleging involvement in a ticket scalping ring that authorities say netted about 3 million dollars. Ireland’s Olympic Council confirmed chest pains but said he remains in stable condition under hospital care.
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Turkey to Release 38000 Inmates Amid Coup Crackdown
Ankara begins conditional release of about 38,000 prisoners under a three month state of emergency to free space for suspects in the failed July coup. The measure excludes murder, domestic violence, sexual abuse, terrorism, and post July 1 crimes, and aims to reduce overcrowding while keeping high risk offenders behind bars.
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