Section: Eyewitness News (South Africa)
Elton John says Ireland abortion vote shows mindsets can change
The 71-year-old singer has travelled regularly to Ukraine and spoken out for gay rights in the eastern European country. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Netherlands, Australia hold Russia responsible in MH17 downing – Dutch cabinet
MH17 was shot down over territory held by pro-Russian separatist forces in eastern Ukraine in 2014 as it flew from Amsterdam en route to Kuala Lumpur. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
EU extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine crisis
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...
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels swap prisoners before New Year
According to the terms of the deal, Kiev was meant to hand over 306 prisoners to the rebels and receive 74 prisoners in return. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels swap prisoners before New Year
According to the terms of the deal, Kiev was meant to hand over 306 prisoners to the rebels and receive 74 prisoners in return. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Russia slams US decision to arm Ukraine
The US State Department said on Friday the United States would provide Ukraine with ‘enhanced defensive capabilities’. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worst since February: OSCE
In February, a surge of violence around the government-held industrial town of Avdiivka cut off power and water to thousands of civilians on the front line. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Bodyguard killed, MP and two others wounded in Kiev blast
Kiev police spokeswoman Oksana Blyshchyk said that at 1905 GMT authorities had received information about a car explosion in the Solomensky district of Kiev. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
New wave of cyber-attacks hits Russia, other nations
More than half the victims were in Russia, followed by Ukraine, Bulgaria, Turkey and Japan, according to ESET. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Ukraine denies selling missile technology to North Korea
State-owned Yuzhmash said it had not produced military-grade ballistic missiles since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
