SEOUL Miguel Cabrera Jersey , April 13 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's foreign ministry on Monday strongly censured a shooting attack against its embassy in Libya's capital Tripoli during the weekend, while giving a condolence message to victims.
"Two Libyan police officers were killed, and one injured during the armed attack against security posts of our embassy in Libya on April 12. The government strongly denounces the attack and expresses deep condolences to the victims and their families," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said the principle of non-aggression against diplomatic missions should be respected, reaffirming its "firm position" that any attack or violence against the diplomatic facilities cannot be justified for any reason.
It noted that the South Korean government is deeply concerned about severe casualties caused by the civil war in Libya, hoping for stability in the Arab country through dialogue and in a peaceful manner.
On Sunday afternoon Michael Fulmer Jersey , unidentified gunmen randomly fired some 40 rounds of machine gun toward the security post of the South Korean embassy in Libya, killing two security guards and wounding one. No South Korean casualties were reported.
The ministry had yet to identify the assailants, but a group of militants, who claimed to be a Tripoli affiliate of the Islamic State (IS), said about two hours after the incident via its Twitter account that they were behind the attack.
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HAVANA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Cubans commemorated on Sunday the 91st birthday of their former president Lance Parrish Jersey , Fidel Castro, the first one since his death, by remembering his legacy in major social and economic changes in this Caribbean nation.
Above the streets of the Cuban capital were billboards with the images of Castro while state institutions and private companies have also posted photos of the former leader.
For some Cubans, the date has a sad connotation because Castro is no longer alive, but many others view the day as a special time to commemorate his ideas and legacy.
""Fidel left us a legacy in terms of his revolutionary ideas. He always had in mind that ideas were very strong to sow a good future for our country,"" Adria Amaro Kirk Gibson Jersey , a young university student, told Xinhua.
""Although we no longer have Fidel present among us, the most important thing is that his ideas last and his struggle was not in vain because today millions of people continue the revolution he started,"" she said.
It was on the very day in 2016 when Castro was last seen in public to celebrate his 90th birthday with more than 5,000 people and the famous children's theater group La Colmenita.
On Nov. 25, Cuba's longtime revolution leader died Justin Upton Jersey , which plunged its people in disbelief and sadness.
""For us Fidel did not die, his ideas are alive. We will continue to remember him every year and he is the greatest revolutionary of all time,"" Luis Varona, a state worker, told Xinhua.
For Cubans, Castro is undoubtedly a universal reference who dedicated his life to working for the majorities and spreading the idea of solidarity around the world.
""We must remember Fidel as a leader Jose Iglesias Jersey , someone who did a lot for the Cuban people and worked to make this country a better place,"" said Yaniel Hudson, another young worker.
Others highlighted Castro's distinctive personality and his impact on world politics in a period of time marked by the Cold War and tensions with the United States.
""He built Cuba into a model of solidarity, social justice and international cooperation,"" Sofia Rodriguez said.
Castro and his socialist revolution brought back the sense of national dignity, sovereignty and independence to a nation that was considered a U.S. protectorate before 1959.
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""Regardless of any homage or celebration, I think the best way to remember him is to fulfill his concept of revolution and make the country continue to thrive,"" said Daniela Estrain, a 19-year-old college student.
Concerts, photo exhibitions, sports and cultural activities were held over the past week throughout the island country to remember the late Cuban leader.
Many have also visited the Santa Ifigenia cemetery in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba James McCann Jersey , where Castro's remains rest. Since last December, about 500,000 people have visited this place.
Born on Aug. 13, 1926, Castro led the revolution that overthrew dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959. He built a socialist model that marked the history of the 20th century in Latin America and other developing countries.
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PARIS, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion David Ferrer and John Isner of the United States progressed into the third round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Third-seeded Ferrer beat Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 6-0, 2-6, 6-3 Denny Mclain Jersey , while Isner outlasted Polish qualifier Michal Przysiezny 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3.
Rosol hit 19 winners to only 10 for Ferrer, but the Czech made 18 more unforced errors than his Spanish opponent.
Isner cracked 27 aces and 47 winners, who will next face second-seeded Novak Djokovic.