Global Week in Review: Russia Convinces Assad to Give Up Chemical Weapons

Plus, Kenya's major discovery could help stop drought.

Assad Was Moved by Putin, Not Obama - In this week's global news, Nigeria's government buys 53 gold iPhones; the world's oldest skeleton goes home; Kenya finds a huge water source; plus, more. —Patrice PeckSyrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to surrender the country’s chemical weapons arsenal to international control, but on Thursday he wanted to make one thing clear: his move was influenced by Russia’s proposal, not by the threat of a U.S. military strike. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry will hold talks with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva regarding the Russian-sponsored proposal.(Photo: AP Photo/Muzaffar Salman, File)
More Water for Kenya - On Wednesday, the Kenyan government revealed that it had discovered a major water source in the country’s northern region that could supply the nation for 70 years, reported BBC. The two aquifers, which were discovered using satellites and radars, could ameliorate the drought-hit area, according to Environment Minister Judi Wakhungu.(Photo: AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo, File)
Gold and Graphite Casing - Rumor has it that the new iPhone will feature gold and graphite casing options.(Photo: Courtesy of Gold Phone Shop)Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop - Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has decided to circumvent those Western nations maintaining their sanctions after his re-election by bolstering economic relations and “friendships” with his country’s allies. He also reasserted on Wednesday his plans to continue his controversial takeover policy of seizing the majority stake of foreign-owned firms, reported CNN.(Photo: REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo)

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Assad Was Moved by Putin, Not Obama - In this week's global news, Nigeria's government buys 53 gold iPhones; the world's oldest skeleton goes home; Kenya finds a huge water source; plus, more. —Patrice PeckSyrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to surrender the country’s chemical weapons arsenal to international control, but on Thursday he wanted to make one thing clear: his move was influenced by Russia’s proposal, not by the threat of a U.S. military strike. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry will hold talks with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva regarding the Russian-sponsored proposal.(Photo: AP Photo/Muzaffar Salman, File)

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