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"We can’t be dictated by the Russians as to where the United States of America can fly airplanes. That is disgraceful. That is humiliating," McCain told reporters on Thursday.

Moscow began its military campaign against terrorists wreaking havoc in Syria on September 30 at a request from the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

Russia has carried out more than 110 airstrikes against Daesh (ISIL) terrorists in Syria so far, killing hundreds of militants.

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the United States had adopted measures to ensure a safe distance from Russian fighter jets flying over Syria.

McCain, the Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said that Washington should "just leave" Syria "if all of your [US] actions are dictated by the risk of confrontation with Russia."


Last week, McCain told CNN that Russian bombers struck CIA-trained militants in Syria. "I can absolutely confirm to you that they were strikes against our Free Syrian Army recruits that have been armed and trained by the CIA because we have communications with people there.”

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said on Friday the United States and Russia will renew talks to avoid accidents in Syrian air space.

"The Department of Defense has received a formal response from the Russian ministry of defense regarding DoD's proposal to ensure safe air operations over Syria," Cook said.

"Department leaders are reviewing the Russian response and talks are likely to take place as soon as this weekend," he added.

US and Russian defense officials have already met and discussed procedures to avoid mishaps between aircraft from the US-led coalition and Russian warplanes over Syria.

warrior01:
Lol... But this one na Photoshop na.

sameer1212:
Photoshop things.

omenka:
Says the renown illiterate...

How the heck is this good news to me when I didn't see it as such when Obj did it several times in the past?? This is another instance of you nutcases showcasing your mediocrity.

Oga, it is friday night. You should go out and have some little fun. After all the hatred throughout the week, it is only normal one took some time out to let off steam, but being the deadbeat whose life depends on Nairaland, you still had to hang in here and show the world what a miserable slouth you are.

Odefolio jatijati. You lot should go get some [size=28pt] girlfriend [/size] and act like normal men for a [size=28pt] Change [/size] .

mrjangaweed:
ngeneukwenu won't like this

Oguguah:
Good name is better than Silver and Gold. One very good blessing about Jonathan is that his name is written in the annals of the country, as a former President. Some people never get to that level in their lifetime.

homerac7:
"Ancient of days", please do explain sir.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been named to lead the a 33-nation observer mission to the Sunday, October 25, 2015 General Election to be held in Tanzania.
The Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Yahya Simba made this known in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian capital, adding that the mission will be made up of observers from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan will lead the Commonwealth observer team to Tanzania election on October 25.
Speaking at a meeting jointly organised by the UN and the government of Tanzania on the event of the former’s 70th anniversary which will be commemorated next week.
Simba further enthused that while Jonathan will lead the Commonwealth observer team, former Mozambican President, Armando Guebuza will lead the African Union (AU) observer team.
He said: “Tanzania is pleased to note that the Post-2015 Development Agenda, inter alia, has taken on board the unfinished business of the MDGs, focusing on trans-formative change, and endeavouring to eradicate poverty in all its forms by 2030.”
Also speaking at the event, the UN Resident Coordinator for Tanzania, Alvaro Rodriguez said: “Men and women in Tanzania look forward to peaceful and credible general elections and their voices to be heard on October 25, the date of the elections.
“They view the future with optimism and continue to rely extensively on community radios, local administration, the media fraternity and civil society organisations for information on political events and changes facing the nation.”
“Tanzanians are more aware than ever before about the MDGs and the upcoming transition to the SDGs, while the details of the goals are the targets may be unclear, they know there is a concerted attempt to assists in ending child stunting, ending discrimination and enhancing the overall quality of social services.
“The 70 years’ anniversary of the United Nations is a call for a reflection on lessons learnt over the decades and focus on how to eradicate extreme poverty in Tanzania and the world at large”.
Yahya Simba, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a press conference said more than 600 observers from across the world, including from the African Union, will monitor the elections.
He revealed Tanzania had received requests from election observers from almost all European Union member countries.
Alvaro Rodriguez, the UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania, at the conference reiterated that the UN looked forward to seeing peaceful and credible elections in the country.
Over 23 million out of a population of about 46 million Tanzanians will go to the polls to elect a new president, members of parliament and councillors.
The presidential candidate for the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, John Magufuli, is facing fierce competition from Edward Lowassa of the leading opposition party CHADEMA.
The winner of the presidential poll will succeed incumbent President Jakaya Kikwete who is completing his second five-year term.

homerac7:
My problem with this news is since when did China acquire carrier version of aircrafts? To best of my knowledge, China has no such in service for now. The carrier could have been in the gulf as a psychological boost or to provide logistics support, but not for tactical reason because it is not yet so equipped.

permsec:
U've not been active on NL for sometime. Or am i wrong?

coolitempa:
Awon olori kpelebe ti de...... ....awon oni yeye.....

permsec:
Where have you been bro?

shogz89:
Of what use if you are still scared of Russia and China.. Today's weapon is your diplomatic power not military power

exxell:
U welcome but I seriously want to invoke thunder from inside me and consume all thunderables. I feel like thundering Nigeria tonight. I feel the need to Thunderise the super Eagles with Hot, Blistering thunders. Everywhere they go to, they will experience thunder. Thunder in the Bathroom, Thunder in the kitchen, Thunder in their food, Thunder in their hotel room, thunder on all the Oloshos they will sleep with tonight amd thunder on their bed and thunder in their dreams. Infact, let thunder baptise them especially the bunkum called Oliseh!

And their will be no lightening to warn them of the Thunder... Just thunder...... Gbowaaaaa!

IamRespected:
Gerrahia

bokohalal:
Nigerians,una mouth no good o. Two of them actually look more like ABOBAKUS than legal practitioners. Anyway, are they allowed to practice law in England?

OrlandoOwoh:
PhockPhockMan, are you see what I'm saw?

abagoro:
Its nearly impossible to find them now as they must have been used and married off to BH men. A handful might have died or brainwashed as well. Jonathan's inaction is to be blamed for all these. Had he taken it serious at least most of them would have been found..

Beremx:
I guess you're a married man. Please speak responsibly as one.

Thanks

20pounds:
Well, expect to start hearing from her soon...

The Ministerial list had been drawn up and her name is conspiciously missing from Anambra. She is just keeping quiet till it is confirmed that all hope is lost.

richeso:
i might not be surprised this thread has low comments...

TRUTH IS ALWAYS BITTER TO HEAR.

SHAME TO HER.