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Russian teen lovers commit suicide after police shoot-out

Russian teen lovers commit suicide after police shoot-out

Two Russian teenagers streamed themselves shooting at police officers on live-vlogging site Periscope before taking their own lives. The incident reportedly occurred after the pair had run away from their parents. Before the shooting was underway, Denis posted a photographs on Instagram showing guns, ammunition, walkie-talkies and dollar bills. They also left goodbye messages to friends and family on social media. Katya said they had acquired the guns from a safe in the cottage, which belonged to her stepfather, a former member of the military. The pair fled their homes three days previously after an argument with her mother, Katya says – at which point Denis shoots her in the leg with an air pistol. In the footage, Denis says: If we dont surrender, we die. But if we surrender, we will never see each other again. In a statement, Russian police said officers had not returned fire and had tried to persuade the pair to give themselves up. When they stormed the house, they found clear signs of suicide. Nov 15, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Queen Elizabeth and Theresa May attend Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Prime Minister Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and many others joined a service at the Cenotaph in London for Remembrance Sunday. Those killed in past and present conflicts were remembered with a two minutes silence at 11 am. Dressed in black, the Queen laid a wreath of poppies at the memorial. 750 Armed Forces members marched past the Cenotaph. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Nov 13, 2016
Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi soldiers are said to have recaptured Nimrud. The site of an ancient Assyrian city was taken over by Islamic State two years ago.Footage released by IS showed militants destroying 3,000-year-old relics and statues.The Iraqi government reported that Nimrud was bulldozed by IS last year.Nimrud lies about 20 miles south of Mosul, where Iraqi soldiers are fighting the IS. Nov 13, 2016
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