In Mexico, the independent argentine forensics team that has accompanied the Ayotzinapa case has released a statement noting irregularities in the scientific evidence of the official investigation of the 43 disappeared students. In Cuba, U.S activists from the organization code pink are visiting Havana, calling for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, and for an end to the blockade. In the United States, even though it declared victory over the economic recession, last month, 11,000 more people filed claims for unemployment. Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Egypt for the first time in 10 years to discuss plans to open the eurasian economic union to the African Nation. Both countries are also expected to talk about the current situation in Syria. In Niger, the national assembly voted unanimously yesterday to send troops to fight Boko Haram, as part of an international coalition. The decision was reached after Boko Haram stormed across Nigeria's border into Niger and attacked border towns.