A US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber, being deployed to launch strikes as part of the multinational response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons, is refuelled by a KC-135 tanker aircraft over an undisclosed location, 14 April, 2018. Photo: ReutersBeirut:Hours after a punishing US-led missile strike, Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, dressed in a dark suit and tie, strode through the gates of his palace to start his day as usual. The attack followed a similar, more limited, strike last year also meant to deter Assad from deploying chemicals. Syrians celebrateSyrians took to the streets of the capital in small impromptu rallies, waving Syrian, Russian and Iranian flags while chanting their support for Assad. “Arrogant Trump wanted to vent to prove he’s a man,” Damascus resident Issam Dahi, who sells car parts, said by telephone.

Source: Mint April 15, 2018 03:45 UTC