Section: Independent Online (South Africa)
‘German stimulus could backfire’
The German economy, currently slowing sharply, does not need additional stimulus and any such measures could backfire. ||| Riga – The German economy, currently slowing sharply, does not need additional stimulus and any such measures could backfire, the head of the central bank or Bundesbank, warned on Friday. “With the economy operating at...
Dutch premier meets Putin on MH17 disaster
Mark Rutte pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin for “maximum co-operation” in the probe into Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. ||| The Hague – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has met Russian President Vladimir Putin to demand “maximum co-operation” in the probe into Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, the Dutch top politician has said.“I have just...
Putin accuses Obama of meddling
Putin has accused Obama of a hostile attitude towards Russia, warning against “attempts to blackmail” Moscow. ||| Moscow – President Vladimir Putin accused US counterpart Barack Obama of a hostile attitude towards Russia, warning against “attempts to blackmail” Moscow.Speaking ahead of his visit to EU aspirant Serbia on Thursday and key...
All eyes on Putin for ASEM talks
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will take centre stage at the Asia-Europe summit in Milan this week. ||| Milan – Vladimir Putin will take centre stage at an Asia-Europe (ASEM) summit that opens on Thursday in Milan, where the Russian leader is to hold face-to-face talks with Ukraine counterpart Petro Poroshenko.The headline theme of the...
Namibia starts to diversify its beef market by exporting to China and Russia
Namibia is opening new markets for its beef in China and Russia as it seeks to reduce its reliance on demand from consumers in the EU and South Africa. ||| Felix Njini WindhoekNamibia is opening new markets for its beef in China and Russia as it seeks to reduce its reliance on demand from consumers in the EU and South Africa.Namibia had sent “a...
Activist fined for ‘stabbing Putin’
A member of the Femen movement was slapped with a fine for impaling a wax statue of Vladimir Putin with a stake, while bare-breasted. ||| PARIS – A Ukrainian member of the Femen movement was slapped with over 6 000 euros ($7 300) in fines on Wednesday for impaling a wax statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin with a stake, while...
Malaysia Airlines asks shareholders to accept offer
Malaysia Airlines System BHD says small shareholders should accept a buyout offer from the carrier’s majority owner. ||| Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Airlines System BHD, the carrier reeling from the crash of two planes this year, said small shareholders should accept a buyout offer from the carrier’s majority owner as it called the...
Egypt: Temporary tariffs protect local steel
Egypt has imposed temporary tariffs to protect domestic steel rebar manufacturers from cheap foreign imports amid a long-running local energy crunch. ||| Egypt has imposed temporary tariffs to protect domestic steel rebar manufacturers from cheap foreign imports amid a long-running local energy crunch. The 7.3 percent tariffs will last for a...
Russia proposes pipeline to Japan – report
Russia has reportedly proposed to Tokyo building a natural gas pipeline connecting fields in its far east with northern Japan. ||| Tokyo – Russia has proposed to Tokyo building a natural gas pipeline connecting fields in its far east with northern Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. The construction of a gas pipeline between...
Russian troops leaving Ukraine: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Russian troops were withdrawing from Ukraine, one of several key steps needed for Western sanctions to be lifted. ||| Paris – US Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that Russian troops were withdrawing from Ukraine, one of several key steps needed for Western sanctions to be lifted against...
