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Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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AT LEAST nine people were reportedly killed by Israel’s latest missile strike against Syrian targets earlier today.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “nine Iran-backed militia fighters were killed” in the attack, close to the capital Damascus, which occurred shortly after midnight.
“Syrian air defences intercepted a sizeable number of the missiles, but many hit their targets and caused material damage,” the monitor said.
While Trump praises the ‘successful’ attack on Iranian nuclear sites, the question arises as to the real motives behind this escalation. MARC VANDEPITTE explores the issues