Section: South Africa
eNCA | Clashes as Ukraine ultra-nationalists back rail blockade
The protesters had been escorted by hundreds of members of the security forces as they marched from Kiev’s Independence or Maidan square to the offices of the president. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Russia now recognises Ukrainian passports
Russia has decided to recognise passports and other documents issued by separatist rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Trump envoys in Europe: Talking points
US President Donald Trump’s envoys have tried to reassure allies that Washington remains committed to its global role and responsibilities. But after a week of top flight diplomacy, it is unclear if US Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and defence chief James Mattis have got the message across. Here is a summary of...
Putin orders Russia to recognise documents issued in rebel-held east Ukraine
The decision will enable people from the conflict-hit region to travel, work or study in Russia. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
eNCA | Powers push for ceasefire, weapons withdrawal in E Ukraine from Monday
Since the end of January, shelling on both sides of the front line near the government-held town of Avdiyivka has been heavier than at any time since last summer. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Ukrainian hacker gets prison for leading online theft ring
A Ukrainian hacker who admitted using thousands of infected computers to steal user names and passwords for bank accounts and other online services has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Ukraine’s leader warns of power cuts
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has warned that nationalist protesters blocking a railway to the coal-rich Russian-backed separatist east could cause power outages across the country. …read more Source:...
eNCA | Dutch say Ukraine will renew search at MH17 crash site
The passenger jet was shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine in mid-2014 on a routine flight between Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Ukraine wants all its prosecutors drug tested
Is your prosecutor on drugs? That is what Ukraine would like to know under a new and unlikely initiative. …read more Source:...
eNCA | Ukraine declares state of energy emergency
Kiev has continued to buy a specific type of coal produced only in the Russian-backed separatist east that is needed to fuel the country’s power plants. …read more Source:...
