The increase supports anecdotal evidence of abuse toward Muslims and Eastern Europeans following the referendum.

The strikes began as hundreds of vehicles carrying ammunition attempted to leave the jihadists’ last positions to the west of the city.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he had no information, there was no comment either from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

The Presidents expressed hope that the agreements reached the summit will promote the peaceful settlement of the conflict.

The U.S. backs the moderate rebels, who are under pressure from Islamic State and government forces.

The announcement drew a stunned response across the UK and beyond. On social media, it was met with disbelief and anger.

Earlier, the MG Co-chairs urged the parties to the conflict to respect the agreements reached at meetings in Vienna and Saint Petersburg.

Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer blocks potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface.

The UN envoy did not say where and when the Yemeni captives were released or give a breakdown of prisoners freed by each side.

The New Syria Army had launched an operation backed by U.S. bombers aimed at capturing the town of Al-Bukamal.