A Russian Defense Ministry official says conditions are ripe for a complete defeat of Daesh terrorists in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra.

Brazilian farmer Oscar Jose has dedicated his farm in Lagoa Funda to breeding giant rabbits ever since he retired from his job as an engineer.

The information and communications technology show, known as CeBIT, is held every year in Germany’s Hanover. This year’s event had many robots, drones, and innovations, such as the “SKYE” inflatable drone.

Clashes have broken out between French police forces and protesting students in the capital Paris. Scuffles erupted after thousands of university and high school students staged a rally to voice their opposition to government reforms in labor section.

European leaders gather to discuss a draft deal between the EU and Turkey on the refugee crisis. They say lots of issues need to be resolved to reach a final agreement. European Council President Donald Tusk said he’s more cautious than optimistic about the chances of an agreement.

The Russian president has stressed that Moscow will continue to support the Syrian government. Vladimir Putin say Russia will re-deploy its military forces to Syria within hours if deemed necessary.

Syrian Kurdish officials have declared a federal region in the Kurdish-controlled areas of the country’s north.

Russia says it will complete the withdrawal of most of its military contingent in Syria in two to three days.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says the ISIL terrorist group is committing genocide in Iraq and Syria.

Saudi warplanes launch fresh airstrikes on neighboring Yemen. Saudi jets targeted several civilian districts in the western province of Ma’rib. Reports say a water infrastructure was damaged during the air raid.