Foreign ministers from Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, along with Syria’s top diplomat, called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation during a meeting in Amman. The United States and Europe have been hesitant to lift sanctions without a clear political transition, while Syria’s new Islamist authorities are seeking to rebuild the country and reconcile with various groups. The ministers also discussed combating IS and PKK sleeper cells in the region to maintain stability and security.
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Tourist smashes two Terracotta Army warriors during bizarre museum rampage
Two Terracotta Army clay warriors were damaged when a 30-year-old man, identified only by his surname Sun, jumped into a pit at the museum in Xi’an, China, on May 30. Eyewitnesses reported that he pushed the figures over before lying on the ground covering his face as he was confronted by onlookers. Museum security intervened, restraining him while confirming he was suffering from mental health issues; the exhibit remains open as officials work to assess...
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