Section: South Africa
SA father killed in siege at Mali hotel
Malian security forces patrolling in Goundam back in June Photo: AFP A DAY after a South African was among at least 12 victims of an attack by extremists in a Mali town, gunmen killed 10 other civilians in an attack on a village yesterday. The attacks are the latest in what appears to be a campaign against Malian soldiers and United Nations...
Putin portrait gets the bullet
SHELLING IT OUT: Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko with her artwork ‘The Face of War’ depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin. Picture: EPA A YOUNG Ukrainian artist has captured global media attention by creating a striking portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin out of 5 000 bullet shells. Daria Marchenko’s The Face of War – a...
‘Bullets’ used to create Putin portrait
A young Ukrainian artist has created a striking portrait of President Vladimir Putin out of 5 000 bullet shells. ||| Kiev – A young Ukrainian artist has captured global media attention by creating a striking portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin out of 5 000 bullet shells collected in the separatist east.Daria Marchenko’s “The...
Russian ‘food crematoria’ sparks anger
Moscow’s plan to destroy banned Western food imports provokes outrage amid soaring poverty rates. ||| Moscow – Russian government plans for mass destruction of banned Western food imports have provoked outrage in a country where poverty rates are soaring and memories remain of famine during Soviet times. Even some Kremlin allies are...
Five troops, civilian reported killed in Ukraine
Ukraine on Thursday reported the death of five soldiers while pro-Russian rebels accused government troops of killing a civilian in clashes following …read more Source: The New...
Airline hails MH370 ‘breakthrough’
Confirmation that debris found on Reunion came from flight MH370 could help solve the mystery of the plane’s disappearance. ||| Kuala Lampur – Malaysia Airlines said on Thursday the confirmation that debris found on an Indian Ocean island came from flight MH370 was a “major breakthrough” in solving the mystery of the flight’s...
Ukraine lifts ban on HIV-positive visitors
Ukraine said on Wednesday it had removed its restriction on entry and foreign travel for HIV-positive people as part of growing efforts to improve relations with Europe after decades of Moscow rule. …read more Source: The Sunday...
Ukraine’s crucial debt talks hit new hurdle
Ukraine and its creditors hit a new stumbling block after a new debt restructuring offer from Kiev and call for a “decisive” final meeting drew only a lukewarm response. …read more Source: The Sunday...
News24.com | 4 killed ahead of new Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine has reported the death of four soldiers in widespread clashes with pro-Russian rebels that came only hours ahead of fresh talks on ending the 15-month separatist revolt. …read more Source:...
From Moscow, exiled ex-PM launches committee to ‘save’ Ukraine
An exiled former top ally of ousted Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovych on Monday launched a shadowy committee to “save” the war-torn country, pledging …read more Source: The New...
