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Syrian Kurdish officials say they will work with the country's central government in Damascus to fend off Turkey's offensive against Kurdish fighters. In a major shift of alliance, Kurdish-led forces are to deploy side by side with government troops along the northern Syrian border.  The Kurdish administration said in a statement on its Facebook page: 'In order to prevent and confront this aggression, an agreement has been reached with the Syrian government... so that the Syrian army can deploy along the Syrian-Turkish border to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).' Earlier Syria's state news agency SANA said the army was sending troops to the north to 'confront the Turkish aggression', without giving further details. A Syrian rebel tank carrying soldiers leaves their base near Tal Abyad, Syria, today, as a deal between the Kurdish administration and the Damascus government was announced Members of Syrian National Army pose for a photo in the city center of Syria's Ras … [Read more...] about Kurds and President Assad sign deal to allow Syrian Army to joint fight against Turkish invasion – hours after ’10 died’ as Erdogan’s forces attacked convoy carrying foreign journalists and aid workers

Around 2,000 students at a school in Indian have donned masks bearing the image of Chinese President Xi Jinping to show their warm welcome to the Communist leader ahead of his visit to the country. The students from Chennai's Kolathur area in south-eastern India also formed President Xi's name in Chinese with their bodies when they sat on the ground during the ceremony yesterday.     Xi arrived in India today for meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  The visit came at a time of tensions over Beijing's support for Pakistan in opposing India's downgrading of Kashmir's semi-autonomy and continuing restrictions on the disputed region.  more videos 1 2 3 Watch video Dog waits roadside for four years before being reunited with owners Watch video Extinction Rebellion activists shut down Charing Cross Road Watch video Man attempting robbery changes mind after realising target is friend Watch video … [Read more...] about Thousands of Indian students don masks of Chinese President Xi to welcome the Communist leader ahead of his visit to the country

Princess Victoria of Sweden is known for her impeccable sense of style, and today she looked chic as ever in a silk blue dress for a meeting with Iceland's president.  Getting the demure regal look spot on, the future Queen of Sweden,  42, stepped out in a deep blue maxi dress with a mauve feather pattern and a pussy bow tie at the neck.  Showing of her sartorial prowess she complemented the look with a peach bag and matching heels, while tying her brunette hair back into a simple bun.  The mother-of-two visited the CarbFix company in the capital before meeting the  President of Iceland, Gudni Johannesson and his wife Eliza Reid.  Princess Victoria of Sweden sported a sleek silk blue dress with a pussy bow tie as she travelled to Reykjavik today to meet the Icelandic President The heir apparent, 42, visited the CarbFix company the capital before meeting the President of Iceland, Gudni Johannesson and his wife Eliza Reid. Her deep blue maxi dress had … [Read more...] about Perfect for an audience with the President! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is elegant in a blue silk dress as she meets Iceland’s head of state

An indigenous group in Ecuador behind mass protests against cuts to fuel subsidies agreed to hold talks with President Lenin Moreno, who ordered a curfew in the capital on Saturday after the latest wave of violence in the city. The announcement by the group, Conaie, was the first sign of a possible breakthrough in a dispute that has sparked national security concerns and cast doubt on Moreno's ability to carry out an austerity plan that is still in early stages. But the group was angered by Moreno's decision to impose a military-enforced curfew in Quito and surrounding valleys shortly after it signalled its willingess to talk. Scroll for video  The rolling demonstrations (pictured, a protester from the indigenous Kichwa yesterday) have left six people dead and nearly 2,100 wounded or detained, according to authorities Protesters on Saturday targeted a television station and a newspaper as well as set fire to the comptroller general's office. Pictured: Barricades on fire near … [Read more...] about Indigenous group behind mass protests in Ecuador agree to hold talks on austerity with President Lenin Moreno as Quito remains on military-enforced lock-down amid violent unrest

Rihanna has become a powerhouse in the fashion and beauty world thanks to her Fenty brands. And in the November issue of Vogue, the beauty from the Bahamas talks about building her empire from scratch, which she has said was rewarding. Also in the wide-ranging interview she mentioned her Saudi boyfriend ('I'm happy') and hinted her ninth album could be out soon. But the 31-year-old crooner was most passionate when talking about Donald Trump, calling him mentally ill. Big get: Rihanna has become a powerhouse in the fashion and beauty world thanks to her Fenty brands. And in the November issue of Vogue, the beauty from the Bahamas talks about building her empire from scratch which she has said was rewarding  She is a seller: On the cover, it was said that she talked about 'fearlessness' Not her favorite: She is clearly no fan of the President, whom she asked to stop using her music. When the subject of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton come up, Rihanna talks Trump … [Read more...] about Rihanna says ‘the most mentally ill human being in America right now seems to be the president’ as she talks her ninth album with Vogue