Why America used Tomahawk missiles to strike Syrian airfield

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Why America used Tomahawk missiles to strike Syrian airfield The US Navy launched 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat Airfield in Syria in response to a chemical-weapons attack this week on civilians. The missiles were launched on Friday early morning from the Navy destroyers USS Ross and USS Porter, in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Why Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit is a big deal Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is visiting India after seven years. She will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 64th National Film Awards: And the winners are... The critically-acclaimed 'Neerja' was awarded the National Award for Best Film, while Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar won the award for Best actor for Rustom. Syria chemical attack: What makes Sarin gas so deadly Sarin, a deadly nerve agent, was used in the chemical attack in Syria is difficult to prove. Investigators need soil, blood or hair samples from the area of the attack or its victims to establish Sarin exposure.Here's what makes it so lethal... Maitree Express: New train service to Dhaka from April 14 In what would add a new feather in the Indo-Bangla partnership in the rail sector, a new train service between Kolkata and Khulna (Bangladesh) is likely to be announced during Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's trip. Hyundai launches 2017 Creta starting at Rs9.99 lakh Hyundai Motor India today expanded the Creta range with the introduction of three new variants in the sport utility vehicle's line up.

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