President Barack Obama speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during 2015 G20 summit in Turkey. Photograph by Cem Oksuz — Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Via Fortune– Various world leaders met this weekend at the G20 summit in Turkey. The two-day summit is generally a time to discuss economics, but as it convened just two days following the terrorist attacks in Paris, it became an opportunity to discuss the evolving global threat that is the Islamic State.
President Obama declared that he would increase efforts towards eradicating ISIS to prevent more attacks similar to the one that occurred in Paris on Friday, Reuters reports: “The United States and its allies will redouble efforts to find a peaceful solution in Syria and prevent Islamic State militants from perpetrating attacks like those in Paris.”
Reuters writes that U.S. officials are expecting France to up its involvement in the U.S.-led coalition’s bombing campaign against the Islamic State. Obama is taking this opportunity to attempt to encourage other European and Middle Eastern powers to do the same.
Russia began air strikes in Syria nearly two months ago, but has been aiding president Bashar al-Assad, whom Turkey and western allies do not support, by targeting his moderate Syrian opposition. Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, has urged Vladimir Putin to shift Russia’s military efforts to focus on ISIS.
According to a draft communique, as seen by Reuters, leaders at the summit are expected to agree that the migrant crisis is a global problem and they need to coordinate a way to tackle it.
The draft is due to be published on Monday, but has yet to be accepted by all the G20 leaders, specifically China, India, and Russia.
Via Guns.com– What started out as a seemingly typical Friday night at a Paris cafe quickly turned to unexplainable mayhem and the chilling, life-changing moments were captured on the cafe’s security cameras.
One of the terrorists responsible for the murder of 129 people and serious injuries of hundreds more, including about 100 of which are considered critical, was clearly seen in the video walking in front of the cafe, spraying bullets and randomly killing people.
But in addition to the sheer savagery of the shooter, the video also shows one woman who is extremely lucky to be alive after the terrorist’s rifle misfired as he held the gun to her head and attempted – unsuccessfully – to pull the trigger.
See more surveillance photos & video from inside the cafe on Daily Mail
A former drug cartel leader and the ex-detective that investigated her gang have posed naked together in a bizarre bid to promote peace.
A former drug cartel leader and the ex-detective that investigated her gang have posed naked together in a bizarre bid to promote peace.
The pair, once sworn enemies in the ongoing drug wars in Colombia, agreed to pose in a special issue of controversial magazine Soho.
Former guerrilla leader Ana Pacheco, a senior member of the feared FARC cartel (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army) is seen draped naked with her arms and legs over former police woman Isabel Londono, kissing her tenderly on the cheek.
Former guerrilla leader Ana Pacheco, a senior member of the feared FARC cartel (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army) is seen draped naked with her arms and legs over Isabel Londono, kissing her tenderly on the cheek.
Londono, who used to be a detective from the Colombian state’s Security Department, and is pictured lying on her back in black lingerie, was in charge of persecuting members of the infamous guerrilla army.
A sneak peek of the new cover was revealed on twitter by the ex-director of the magazine, Daniel Samper Ospina, with the title ‘Peace according to Soho’.
But the duo, who have quit their former careers, agreed to come together to promote a peaceful message that all sides can live together.
Londono said: ‘At first I was surprised when they asked me to pose with hardly any clothes on with a guerrilla, but I liked the message and we in Colombia are so used to strong images that we needed to do something shocking to reach the people and show them there is a way to peace.’ Ana Pacheco (left) and Isobel Londono (right) both hesitated about doing the shoot – but said the message it sent was a powerful one. Londono (left) used to be a detective from the Colombian state’s Security Department. Pacheco (right) has signed a contract as a catalogue model for popular department store Falabellas.
A sneak peek of the new cover was revealed on twitter by the ex-director of the magazine, Daniel Samper Ospina, with the title ‘Peace according to Soho’.
Pacheco told local radio station ‘La W’ that although she hesitated initially, she decided to accept Soho’s proposal, saying: ‘It’s been very important for my life, the image is about being at peace, and what’s more beautiful than two women from the opposite sides doing it.
‘It’s time to ask for forgiveness from those I hurt during my time as a guerrilla.’
Pacheco has also signed a contract as a catalogue model for popular department store Falabellas.
She added: ‘My husband has been really supportive about this career path. Ever since I saw a television I knew that this was my dream, to model or act and finally it has come true.’ Pacheco (right) said she wanted forgiveness for the things she’d done while a guerilla.
The cover, commissioned by current director Diego Garzon, has caused mixed reactions from social media users.
The cover, commissioned by current director Diego Garzon, has caused mixed reactions from social media users. One user commented: ‘It’s a good message, also it’s just two attractive girls and little clothing.’ Others congratulated the magazine on the peace initiative, saying: ‘This is the peace we want in Colombia.’
One user commented: ‘It’s a good message, also it’s just two attractive girls and little clothing.’
Others congratulated the magazine on the peace initiative, saying: ‘This is the peace we want in Colombia.’
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