World U.S. Military James Mattis Russia Russian military Syria Defense Secretary James Mattis revealed Tuesday that U.S. forces nearly bombed Russians fighting on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sometime in the past week, but a call with Moscow's own armed forces defused the situation. Mattis said he believed Russian military officials when they said they were not giving orders to private Russian citizens battling the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) and rebel groups as part of a coalition of pro-Syrian government militias. Following an incident last month, in which the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS killed a large number of these pro-Assad fighters, including Russians, Mattis said another clash was recently avoided after Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, contacted Russia's top military leader, Army General Valery Gerasimov, via a deconfliction hotline. Related: Russia Says It Will Attack U.S. Military if Trump … [Read more...] about U.S. Almost Attacked Russians In Syria Again But Moscow Stepped in, Mattis Says
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Pressure builds on Moscow over Russian diplomat expulsions
0 View Gallery View Comments MOSCOW (AP) — Pressure increased Wednesday on Moscow over the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in Britain as more Russian diplomats were being expelled or recalled. Russia says it will respond to the moves, but a senior diplomat said there is no hurry to retaliate. Russia denies Britain's accusation that it was behind the March 4 nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the city of Salisbury. Both remain in critical condition. Skripal was imprisoned in Russia before being sent to Britain in a 2010 spy swap. More than 20 nations have announced the expulsion of more than 150 Russian diplomats in the dispute, including 60 by the United States. Britain expelled 23 and Russia retaliated with the same number, but it has not responded to the other moves. Montenegro on Wednesday announced it would expel a Russian diplomat. Slovakia and Malta said they would recall their ambassadors from Russia. Russia's Deputy Foreign … [Read more...] about Pressure builds on Moscow over Russian diplomat expulsions
The Latest: Slovakia to recall its ambassador to Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in Britain (all times local): 5:25 p.m. Slovakia's foreign minister says the government has decided to recall its ambassador to Moscow for consultations over the nerve agent attack on a former spy in Britain. But Miroslav Lajcak says after a meeting of the country's Security Council that the government is not yet ready to join two dozen other countries in expelling Russian diplomats over the incident. Although Lajcak calls Slovakia's move "a serious diplomatic step," the British ambassador to Bratislava, Andrew Garth, is not impressed. Garth has told the Slovak public television and tweeted that the seriousness of the attack "requires a firm response." The ambassador adds that "I acknowledge the decision. But cannot say I am not disappointed." ___ 4:20 p.m. Germany is rejecting suggestions it was premature to expel four Russian diplomats over the attack on an ex-spy in Britain. Opposition lawmakers … [Read more...] about The Latest: Slovakia to recall its ambassador to Moscow
Russian plane aborts takeoff in Moscow because of smoke
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's aviation agency says a passenger plane has aborted a takeoff from one of Moscow's airports because of smoke in the cabin, but no one has been hurt. Rosaviatsiya said the Boeing 737 operated by Russian carrier Globus was making its takeoff run at Moscow's Domodedovo airport when the crew spotted smoke in the cabin. The pilots aborted takeoff, and passengers evacuated on inflatable slides, according to the agency's statement carried by Russian news agencies. The agency said the plane was carrying 129 passengers and a crew of seven and no one was injured. The flight's destination was Novosibirsk in eastern Siberia. Rosaviatsiya said a panel had begun investigating the incident. You might also be interested in... … [Read more...] about Russian plane aborts takeoff in Moscow because of smoke
Las Vegas’ newest party suite is themed after the Moscow mule
The Moscow Mule Museum is Las Vegas' newest party suite. Moscow MuleseumThe Moscow Mule Museum is Las Vegas' newest party suite. Moscow MuleseumThe Moscow Mule Museum is Las Vegas' newest party suite. Moscow MuleseumThe Moscow Mule Museum is Las Vegas' newest party suite. Moscow Muleseum Las Vegas hotels boast some of the most interesting party suites in the world. From bowling lanes and basketball courts to hot tubs and stripper poles, whatever guests could want to take their celebration to the next level can likely be found in a Sin City hotel room. Educating history buffs, however, has never been a top priority of the folks who design this city’s luxury digs. That will change Tuesday, with the opening of a 50th floor suite in Palms Place that doubles as a museum — albeit one with a boozy twist. To coincide with the Nightclub & Bar Show taking place this week at the Las Vegas Convention Center, JJ Resnick will host a grand opening party from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday for his … [Read more...] about Las Vegas’ newest party suite is themed after the Moscow mule