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World has slipped into ‘new Cold War’: Russian PM
Dmitry Medvedev speaks at the Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2016/AFPMUNICH, Germany, Feb 13 – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that strains between Russia and the West have plunged the world into a “new Cold War”. With tensions high over the Ukraine conflict and Russia’s backing of the Syrian regime,...
Debut Nigerian Author: Meet 25-year-old Oluwaseun Oloruntegbe, author of ‘Alisa the Odessa Bride’
Debut author Oluwaseun Oloruntegbe in this interview discussed writing, African literature, self-publishing among other things. Oluwaseun Oloruntegbe author of ‘Alisa the Odessa Bride’, a compilation of poems and short stories is a trainee doctor with a knack for writing. Born in Owo, Ondo state and currently living in Ukraine, he was...
Pope heads for historic encounter with Russian patriarch
Cuban president Raul Castro welcomes the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill upon his arrival in Havana, on February 11, 2016/AFPVATICAN CITY, Holy See, Feb 12 – Pope Francis heads to Cuba on Friday looking to heal a 1,000-year-old rift in Christianity before embarking on a tour of Mexico dominated by modern day problems of...
In Ukraine: Woman sprays breast milk on her colleagues after they refused to end boring meeting
This businesswoman took drastic action to bring a dull meeting to an end – by spraying breast milk at her colleagues. This businesswoman took drastic action to bring a dull meeting to an end – by spraying breast milk at her colleagues. In a video which has since been deleted, the woman is seen arguing with several men in front of her as she...
International Monetary Fund: Ukraine risks losing IMF support over stalled reforms – Lagarde
"Without a substantial new effort to invigorate governance reforms and fight corruption, it is hard to see how the IMF-supported program can continue and be successful," she said. Ukraine must enact promised reforms and root out corruption or risk losing the support of the International Monetary Fund, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on...
Carlsberg plunges into the red
Carlsberg plunged into the red in 2015 because of large restructuring provisions and declining sales in Europe amid a shrinking Russian beer market. ||| London – Danish brewer Carlsberg said Wednesday it plunged into the red in 2015 because of large restructuring provisions and declining sales in Europe amid a shrinking Russian beer market....
Internet czar takes aim at Apple and Google
Russia’s first official Internet adviser is pushing to raise taxes on American companies including Apple and Google. ||| Moscow – When he’s not checking Gmail on his MacBook, Vladimir Putin’s new Internet czar can’t stop railing against American technology companies.Google, Apple and Microsoft, collectively worth...
Media Leaders Urge Stronger Protection for Journalists
Governments, courts and media organizations must do more to prevent violence against journalists covering war, crime or corruption, news industry leaders insisted Friday. “Whether by murder, violence, arrest or intimidation, the crimes taking place against journalists have become far too common. In fact, they’ve become...
Power struggle in Kyiv puts government in crisis
Ukraine’s economy minister has announced his resignation, accusing the governing party of corruption. As Kyiv’s political power struggle continues, the West looks on with concern. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Fighting flares up in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has accused Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine of violating the shaky truce with large-caliber weapons. …read more Source:...
