Russia and US to hold Syria air talks
Craig TaylorRussia will hold more talks with the US on air safety during the two countries’ Syrian bombing campaigns, says the Pentagon. BBC News – Europe
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Fifa suspends Blatter, Platini & Valcke
Fifa provisionally suspends president Sepp Blatter, secretary general Jerome Valcke and Uefa chief Michel Platini for 90 days. BBC News – Europe
EU launches anti-smuggler operation
Six warships are launching a new EU operation to seize boats smuggling migrants across the southern Mediterranean to Europe. BBC News – Europe
Turkey summons Russia envoy again
Turkey again summons the Russian ambassador after a second violation of its airspace by a Russian warplane operating in Syria in two days. BBC News – Europe
French Riviera floods leave 16 dead
At least 16 people die after violent storms and flooding hit the French Riviera, including three elderly people who drowned in their retirement home. BBC News – Europe
Obama: Russia strikes ‘strengthen IS’
US President Barack Obama says the Russian bombing campaign in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad is “only strengthening” Islamic State. BBC News – Europe