Russia Condemns US Strike in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman has strongly condemned the US air strikes in Syria. He said Mr Putin sees them as an "attempt to distract the world from civilian casualties from US military action in Iraq".

Newsday's Julian Keane reports from Starsbourg, gauging the political mood in the French city ahead of the presidential election.

The Kenyan long-distance runner, Jemima Sumgong -- who won the marathon at last year's Rio Olympics and the London marathon -- has tested positive for a banned performance enhancing substance.