Russian Parliament Okays Military Action
The United States says it has ‘indications’ that Russia has begun launching air strikes in Syria. Earlier on Wednesday, the Russian Parliament approved military action in Syria against ISIS. But President Vladimir Putin said he’d only authorise air strikes. Syrian President Bashar al Assad announced he’d asked for help. Russia is one of Assad’s few allies. Meanwhile, local sources have accused Russia of carrying out air strikes in Homs and Hama provinces. The provinces are currently under the control of rebel groups that don’t belong to ISIS.
Explosions in Liuzhou
State media report that there have been explosions throughout the city of Liuzhou. Police say they happened at public buildings including a hospital, bus station and a government dormitory. At least three people have been killed and 13 injured. The state broadcaster said the explosives had been sent by mail.
NATO Forces Reach Kunduz
NATO special forces have arrived in Kunduz to provide ground support for Afghan forces. Fighting between those forces and the Taliban is now in its third day.The US carried out two air strikes near the airport and the Pentagon says soldiers are in the city to support the Afghan army. The Taliban raided Kunduz early on Monday. It’s the first provincial capital the Taliban has captured since it lost power when the US invaded Afghanistan 14 years ago.
Inmate Executed Despite Pope’s Plea
The state of Georgia has executed the only woman on its death row, even though the Roman Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis had asked for a stay of execution. Kelly Renee Gissendaner was the first woman put to death in the state in 70 years. She’s also the first so-called ‘non-trigger’ person Georgia executed in almost 40 years...Gissendaner was on death row because she’d had her boyfriend kill her husband. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court had denied her applications for clemency.
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