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BEIRUT - Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants seized the ancient Syrian town of Palmyra on Sunday from government troops despite a wave of Russian airstrikes, a major advance after a year of setbacks in Syria and neighboring Iraq.

Backed by Russian air power, the Syrian government had recaptured Palmyra, home to towering 2,000-year-old ruins, to great fanfare in March. But the militants have been steadily advancing in recent days while the government has waged a major offensive against rebels in the northern city of Aleppo.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Palmyra Coordination group said ISIS militants fought their way into the town in a multi-pronged assault, forcing government forces to retreat to the south.

Russia had earlier claimed to have repelled an ISIS attack on Palmyra, saying it had launched 64 airstrikes overnight that killed 300 militants. But hours later, the activists said ISIS had seized a castle just outside the town that overlooks its famed Roman-era ruins.

Palmyra was a major tourist attraction before the civil war broke out in 2011. ISIS seized the town last year and held it for 10 months. During that time it dynamited a number of temples and destroyed other artifacts.

Over the last year, ISIS has suffered a string of defeats in both Syria and Iraq, losing several towns and cities it had captured in 2014. The group is currently locked in a fierce battle with U.S.-backed Iraqi forces in the northern city of Mosul.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad earlier Sunday on an unannounced visit to assess the progress of the Mosul battle. He was to meet with American commanders and Iraqi leaders.


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TEHRAN, Iran - Iran’s flag carrier finalized a major deal with U.S. plane maker Boeing Co. to buy $16.6 billion worth of passenger planes Sunday in one of the most tangible benefits yet for the Islamic Republic from last year’s landmark nuclear agreement.

Iran Air’s deal for 80 jetliners is the biggest agreement Iran has struck with an American company since the 1979 revolution and U.S. Embassy takeover. It has the potential to transform Iran’s creaking and accident-prone aviation industry, which has been hobbled by years of sanctions.

Those curbs have prevented the country from buying new planes from Chicago-based Boeing and European rival Airbus, and in many cases made it difficult for Iranian airlines to secure much-needed spare parts.

The deal covers 50 single-aisle 737 Max 8s, a soon-to-be-introduced version of Boeing’s existing narrow-body 737 line.

It also includes 30 777s, a wide-body, twin-engine plane typically used on long-haul routes that is popular with other Persian Gulf carriers such as Dubai-based Emirates. Half of the order will cover the 777-300ER version, while the rest will be of the 777-9 model still under development.

Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency said the planes would be delivered over the next decade. The first will start to arrive in 2018, Boeing said.

In September, Washington granted permission to Boeing and Toulouse, France-based Airbus to sell billions of dollars’ worth of aircraft to Iran. Airbus needed U.S. approval because at least 10 percent of its planes’ components are of American origin.

The U.S. and other world powers agreed last year to lift crippling sanctions on Iran in exchange for it curbing its nuclear activities. The U.S. still maintains extensive sanctions on Iran for activities unrelated to its nuclear program.


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Iranian Transport Minister Abbas Akhoundi, who attended the signing ceremony, said it was a “historic” day for Iranian aviation and that the deal would create 8,000 jobs for Iranians.

“The deal has a clear message for the world: we support peace and security as well as the growth of Iran based on a win-win policy,” he was quoted as saying. “We hope that despite changes in the U.S. administration, the country will remain loyal to its commitments.

The Republican-led House of Representatives last month voted to bar commercial aircraft sales to Iran in a move that could block the Boeing deal. That legislation must still pass the Senate, where it will likely face opposition from Democrats. U.S. President Barack Obama has said he will veto the bill if it reaches his desk before he leaves office on Jan. 20.

Boeing made a point of saying it worked closely with the U.S. government throughout the deal-making process and will continue to “follow all license requirements.” The Iran Air deal “will support tens of thousands of U.S. jobs” linked to the 777s alone, it said.

The plane maker said the deal value was based on list prices, though in practice customers typically negotiate discounts for bulk orders.

Most of Iran’s aging fleet of 250 commercial planes was purchased before 1979, and as of June only 162 were operational, with the rest grounded because of a lack of spare parts. Iran Air, whose website lists a fleet of 43 planes, offers direct flights to over 30 international destinations, including London.

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Toyin Aimakhu has won the award for the Best Yoruba Actor at the Bon Awards.

The actress who has produced several Nollywood movies took to Instagram to share the news.

Toyin wrote,

“I won the best actor, this is to GOD AND #TOYINTITANS @seunoloketuyi thanks to BON AWARDS.. #WORLDBEST #TOYINTITANS”



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Off “The Album Before The Album” project by Lynx*x, we bring you “E De Be”.

Enjoy




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Rainbow FM OAP and Actress Omolabake Shobulo aka “LABBIZZY JOJO” who also starred in the recent Mnet series “Do Good” as “Bolanle” releases new photos…..



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An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Ibadan on Tuesday remanded a 50- year old man, Fatai Busari, in Agodi prison for allegedly causing the death of his concubine.

Busari allegedly drank herbal aphrodisiac before having sex with 48-year-old Sadiat Adejuwon.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Abiona Richard, ordered the remand of Busari at Agodi prison, pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

She adjourned the case till Nov. 30 for mention.

Busari of Asaka area of Ibadan was arraigned on a one- count charge of causing death.

The Prosecutor, Cpl. Salewa Hammed, told the court that Busari on Oct. 10, at about 3.00p.m. at Asaka area, Ibadan, unlawfully caused the death of one Sadiat Adejuwon, 48.

Hammed said the death of Adejuwon occurred while Busari was having carnal knowledge of her in his house.

He said, “Busari and the deceased woman worked as casual workers cleaning the street and they were dating.

“On the fateful day, Busari drank herbal concoction to boost his manhood before sleeping with her.

“It was afterwards that he realised that something was amiss when he noticed blood flowing out of her private part.

“She later died at the spot and he raised alarm.”



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Big Sean – No More Interviews. Big Sean hasn’t been releasing very much material this year, but today the Detroit rapper drops off his latest single “No More Interviews,” which he co-produced with Amaire Johnson.

This evening, Sean will celebrate Halloween with a live performance on The Tonight Show.

Listen to “No More Interviews” below.



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Earlier today wives of Northern Governors paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Aisha Buhari earlier, their meeting was to brief Mrs. Buhari on the outcome of the Governors Wives Forum meeting which held earlier today, the meeting was focused on the peculiar challenges faced in the northern part of Nigeria, including drug addiction, girl child education and the general health and welfare of women and children in the North.


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INDIGENOUS RAPPER AND EASTERN HIP-HOP VETRAN MR. RAW (DAT NIGGA RAW) PREMEIRE THE VISUAL OF HIS PREVIOUS RELEASED
MASTERKRAFT PRODUCED CUT DUBBED “BLESSING” , ENLISTING THE MELODIOUS EXPERTISE OF ANOTHER HIGHLIFE KING FLAVOUR.



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