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Ukraine and Russia take centre stage at G-20 summit
British Prime Minister David Cameron blasts Russian actions, warning that they may draw greater sanctions from US, European Union …read more Source: Business...
Germany, France skirt recession
The clouds over Europe appeared to lift slightly in the third quarter as the its two biggest economies both narrowly escaped a new recession. ||| Frankfurt – The clouds over Europe appeared to lift slightly in the third quarter as the its two biggest economies both narrowly escaped a new recession, official data showed on Friday. In...
Ukraine crisis key focus at G20 summit
The G20 leaders summit in Australia starting is setting up as a showdown between Western leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following fresh reports of Russian troops pouring into eastern Ukraine. ||| Brisbane, Australia – The G20 leaders summit in Australia starting on Saturday is setting up as a showdown between Western leaders...
Russia rattles Aussies with a few warships
Vladimir Putin is underlining his presence at a major summit of world leaders in Australia by stationing warships in waters off the country’s northeastern coast, prompting the Australian prime minister to angrily accuse Russia of trying to reclaim the “lost glories” of the Soviet Union. The diplomatic drama, which has been simmering since a...
Paper gives G20 leaders irreverent welcome
Jacob Zuma with a beer in his hand and a bare-chested Barack Obama graced an Australian newspaper’s front page. ||| Brisbane – An Australian newspaper gave G20 leaders an irreverent welcome on Friday, with Barack Obama depicted bare-chested and in swimming trunks, Angela Merkel shown hugging a koala and Vladimir Putin wearing a hat...
Russia welcome at Davos summit
International isolation over the conflict in Ukraine does not include the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland …read more Source: Business...
Cameron: Russia sanctions could increase over Ukraine
Russia’s actions in eastern Ukraine are unacceptable and could draw greater sanctions from the US and EU, British Prime Minister David Cameron says. …read more Source:...
Lewthwaite death not confirmed
Interpol is withholding comment on the possible killing of the White Widow during a gunfight between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces. …read more Source: The Sunday...
Ukraine redeploys troops, fears new offensive
Ukraine has said it was redeploying troops in the east because of fears that separatists will launch a new military offensive, despite Russia’s denials it has sent troops. …read more Source:...
Russia’s economy grows by 0.7%
Russia’s economic growth rate slowed slightly in the third quarter as the economy struggled with Western sanctions and the crisis in Ukraine, official statistics published showed. ||| Moscow – Russia’s economic growth rate slowed slightly in the third quarter as the economy struggled with Western sanctions and the crisis in...
