Most Palestinians are skeptical Tuesday’s Annapolis peace conference can speed the creation of a state of their own but many still hope it may lead to improvements in living conditions and security.

Russian riot police beat opposition activists on Sunday and detained nearly 200 people at protest rallies against President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, Russia’s second city.

The statement is aired by the press service of the Caucasian Emirate.  In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful.