RT News - October 24, 2019 (12:00 MSK)
President Putin hails the rise of African countries as important pillars of a multi-polar world. The statement comes on the final day of an historic Russia-Africa summit in the resort city of Sochi with a host of leaders in attendance. Meanwhile, Russia's strategic nuclear bombers pay a symbolic visit to South Africa. A report by the International Chemical Weapons Watchdog on last year's alleged chemical attack in Syria ignored key evidence to 'favour a predetermined conclusion' is the verdict of an 'independent expert panel' that's been scrutinizing the OPCW's findings. An accolade that it can't shake off: Coca Cola retains the title of the world's top plastic polluter for a second year running.