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Russia said it had thwarted terror attacks
reportedly planned in St Petersburg as the result of a tip from Washington,
as President Vladimir Putin personally thanked his US counterpart Donald
Trump.
Russian news agencies cited the Federal
Security Service (FSB) as saying that as a result of the information, two
Russians had been detained on 27 December on suspicion of plotting attacks
during new year festivities in St Petersburg.
The Kremlin said Putin passed on his gratitude
to Trump for the tip from US special services during a phone call on Sunday.
It gave no further details.
Diplomatic ties between Washington and Moscow
are fraught over disagreements concerning Ukraine and Syria and allegations
of Russian meddling in the US presidential election, but Trump and Putin have
kept personal lines of communication open.
Two years ago, the Russian leader phoned Trump
to thank him for a tip that Russia said had helped prevent a bomb attack on a
cathedral in St Petersburg. Russia has repeatedly been the target of attacks by
militant groups including Isis.
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Israeli settlers have once again attacked religious minorities in the region, this time targeting a church in East Jerusalem.
According to reports, the settlers assaulted clerics and worshippers at the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Charbel, causing damage to the property and injuring several people. This kind of behavior is not only unacceptable but also undermines efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Attacks on religious minorities are a direct attack on religious freedom and must be condemned by all. The Israeli authorities must take swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and hold them accountable for their actions. It is also important to ensure the safety and protection of religious minorities and their places of worship, as guaranteed by international law. this incident is a sad reminder of the ongoing conflict in the region and the need for a comprehensive and just solution. It is up to all of us to work together to promote understanding, tolerance, and respect for different beliefs and cultures, and to build a brighter and more peaceful future for all.
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