Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)
Georgia: Country wins visa-free EU travel for citizens
Georgian citizens will be able to travel visa-free for 90 days in the EU during any 180-day period. European Union member states on Monday approved visa-free travel for Georgia, after agreeing safeguards to prevent any upsurge in arrivals from the former Soviet satellite.Georgia, along with much larger Ukraine, has been urging the EU to grant...
In Russia: Thousands march in Moscow two years after Putin foe killed
Thousands marched through central Moscow on Sunday in memory of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov ahead of the second anniversary of his murder. Thousands marched through central Moscow on Sunday in memory of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov ahead of the second anniversary of his murder.The 55-year-old former deputy prime minister was gunned down...
Trump, Putin: US urges Russia to ‘immediately’ observe Ukraine ceasefire
The United States called on Russia Sunday to "immediately" observe the ceasefire in Ukraine, accusing combined Russian and separatist forces of targeting international monitors. The United States called on Russia Sunday to “immediately” observe the ceasefire in Ukraine, accusing combined Russian and separatist forces of...
Lawmaker: ‘I got confirmation’ my Russia-Ukraine plan was delivered to White House, despite what Trump lawyer says
The Ukrainian lawmaker who met with Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine "got confirmation" his plan was delivered to the White House. The Ukrainian lawmaker who met with President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and businessman Felix Sater in New York last month to discuss a controversial...
Lawmaker: ‘I got confirmation’ my Ukraine peace plan was delivered to White House, despite what Trump lawyer says
The Ukrainian lawmaker who met with Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine "got confirmation" his plan was delivered to the White House. The Ukrainian lawmaker who met with President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and businessman Felix Sater in New York last month to discuss a controversial...
A top Democratic senator opens up on why Hillary lost, how Democrats can counter Trump, and why the Russia investigation is just getting started
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island recently spoke with Business Insider while promoting his newly released book. Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island recently spoke with Business Insider while promoting his newly released book, “Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy.” Whitehouse is a...
FBI rejects White House request to publicly debunk Russia stories
The alleged requests from the White House would violate longstanding Justice Department protocols concerning The FBI reportedly rejected a White House request to publicly shoot down stories about alleged communications between Russian operatives and people within President Donald Trump’s inner circle, CNN reported Thursday evening. Trump...
FBI rejects White House request to debunk Russia stories
The alleged requests from the White House would violate longstanding Justice Department protocols concerning The FBI reportedly rejected a White House request to debunk stories about alleged communications between Russian operatives and people within President Donald Trump’s inner circle, CNN reported on Thursday evening. Trump...
Boxing: Wilder tests KO power in defending heavyweight crown
Undefeated World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will learn Saturday if his surgically repaired right hand still has the knockout power that helped make him a feared fighter. Undefeated World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will learn Saturday if his surgically repaired right hand still has the knockout power...
Dubai Tennis Championships: Kerber into Dubai semis, stays on target for top spot
Angelique Kerber hammered out a 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Ana Konjuh on Thursday to stay in contention for a return to the top WTA ranking at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Angelique Kerber hammered out a 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Ana Konjuh on Thursday to stay in contention for a return to the top WTA ranking at the Dubai Tennis Championships.Germany’s...
