Reuters: Putin signs Syria base deal, cementing Russia's presence there for half a century
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying a deal with the Syrian government allowing Russia to keep its air base in Syria for almost half a century, official documents show.
The original deal, signed in Damascus in January, sets out the terms under which Russia can use its Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province which it has used to carry out air strikes against forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad.
Putin approved the agreement on Wednesday, after the two chambers of the Russian parliament backed it earlier this month, according to the government's official information portal.
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ASIA
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North Korea purges Beijing embassy after diplomat caught watching K-drama.
Kim Jong-nam murder suspects to plead not guilty.
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US gives surveillance planes to Philippines.
Japan's defence minister to resign over scandal: media.
AFRICA
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Al-Shabaab militants ban starving Somalis from accessing aid.
Libyan forces warn ISIL is regrouping.
EU migrant crisis: France plans asylum 'hotspots' in Libya.
Rebel leader excluded from South Sudan peace process.
Egypt's Al-Azhar sets up advice kiosk in subway station to counter militancy.
German army helicopter crashes in Mali on UN mission, two dead.
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EU court keeps Hamas on terrorism list, removes Tamil Tigers.
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