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      Midnight deadline looms over Putin to explain nerve attack on former spy
      Mar13

      Midnight deadline looms over Putin to explain nerve attack on former spy

      Tuesday, March 13 , 2018 - 13:43 (EET) Section: Independent Online (South Africa)

      London – President Vladimir Putin faces a midnight deadline to explain to Britain how a nerve agent developed by the Soviet Union was used to strike down a former Russian double agent who passed secrets to British intelligence. Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, have been in hospital in a critical condition since March 4 when...

      [PHOTOS] EFCC Arrest 16 Ukrainians In Rivers State Over Oil Theft
      Mar13

      [PHOTOS] EFCC Arrest 16 Ukrainians In Rivers State Over Oil Theft

      Tuesday, March 13 , 2018 - 13:43 (EET) Section: NigerianMonitor (Nigeria)

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Monday it is probing 16 Ukrainians suspected to be oil thieves. It said the investigation of the suspects was being conducted in its Port Harcourt office. A statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren said: “The foreigners are being investigated alongside a...

      Politics: Here’s how the UK could hit back against Russia after accusing Moscow of attempted assassination
      Mar13

      Politics: Here’s how the UK could hit back against Russia after accusing Moscow of attempted assassination

      Tuesday, March 13 , 2018 - 2:58 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday that Russia was likely responsible for the nerve agent attack against double agent Sergei Skripal. British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday that Russia was likely responsible for the nerve agent attack against double agent Sergei Skripal. May said that if Russia didn’t respond that...

      ‘Hysteria’: Russian Senate Slams European Protest Letter Against Nord Stream 2
      Mar13

      ‘Hysteria’: Russian Senate Slams European Protest Letter Against Nord Stream 2

      Tuesday, March 13 , 2018 - 2:58 (EET) Section: South Africa Today (South Africa)

      “Lawmakers from [Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland and Ukraine], which have nothing to do with the Nord Stream 2 wrote a protest letter against its construction. I do not think this will affect the course of events: the need for Russian gas is growing and will be growing in Europe. This is hysteria caused by powerlessness and anger,” Pushkov...

      Germany’s Merkel to press Ukraine peace talks after Russian election
      Mar12

      Germany’s Merkel to press Ukraine peace talks after Russian election

      Monday, March 12 , 2018 - 17:28 (EET) Section: Magazetini (Tanzania)

      Chancellor Angela Merkel wants a renewed push for peace in Ukraine as conflicting sides fail to live up to the Minsk agreements. The optimistic tone comes as the EU renewed sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. …read more Source:...

      Merkel eyes fresh Ukraine peace push after Russian vote
      Mar12

      Merkel eyes fresh Ukraine peace push after Russian vote

      Monday, March 12 , 2018 - 16:43 (EET) Section: The New Age (South Africa)

      German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she wanted to relaunch a push for peace in Ukraine after Russia’s presidential election Sunday, which Vladimir Putin is expected to win comfortably. “I am confident that after the election in Russia next Sunday we can have a fresh impetus and we can see how we can achieve qualitative progress …read...

      Super Eagles: Serbia, Poland select Lewandoski, Matic for friendlies against Nigeria
      Mar12

      Super Eagles: Serbia, Poland select Lewandoski, Matic for friendlies against Nigeria

      Monday, March 12 , 2018 - 14:43 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      The Super Eagles will play preparatory matches in March against Poland, Serbia Poland and Serbia have included Robert Lewandowski and Nemanja Matic in their respective teams to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the upcoming friendlies.Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr earlier revealed a list of 28 players invited to face Poland and Serbia on...

      EU extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine crisis
      Mar12

      EU extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine crisis

      Monday, March 12 , 2018 - 12:58 (EET) Section: Eyewitness News (South Africa)

      The sanctions, including travel restrictions and asset freezes against 150 people and 38 companies, would be extended until 15 September, the European Council said. …read more Source: Eyewitness...

      Entertainment: Is Novak Djokovic fully recovered? He just lost to Taro Daniel, a qualifier from Japan
      Mar12

      Entertainment: Is Novak Djokovic fully recovered? He just lost to Taro Daniel, a qualifier from Japan

      Monday, March 12 , 2018 - 11:28 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Novak Djokovic crisis continues. He was unable to get past his opening match in Indian Wells on Sunday even after another extended break from the game he once dominated and after what he termed “a small medical intervention” on his troublesome right elbow.On court, the troubles continue. He looked strong and precise in...

      Putin: Russia’s post-Soviet tsar
      Mar12

      Putin: Russia’s post-Soviet tsar

      Monday, March 12 , 2018 - 9:28 (EET) Section: Capital News (Kenya)

      Vladimir Putin, seen here on a billboard in south Lebanon, has stamped his total authority in Russia, silencing opposition and reasserting Moscow’s lost might abroad/AFPMOSCOW, Russian Federation, Mar 12 – Vladimir Putin, who is set to extend his long rule to 2024 in Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, has stamped his total...