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Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels deny internal strife
KIEV: Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels rushed on Sunday to dispel speculation that a bloody internal battle for control of Moscow’s money was behind the gangland-style slaying of a top warlord. Prizrak (Ghost) brigade commander Alexei Mozgovoi and at least six others — including his press secretary and armed guards — were shot dead on...
Sweden pips Russia in Eurovision nail-biter
Sweden’s Mans Zelmerlow holds the throphy after winning the Eurovision Song Contest final Sweden narrowly beat Russia yesterday in a nail-biting 60th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, winning its sixth crown in Europe’s annual anything-goes music extravaganza. Forty-one years after Swedish superstars ABBA took the title,...
Russia’s new ‘undesirables’ law draws Western ire
The United States led criticism of Russia’s new law targeting “undesirable” NGOs, which activists fear will stifle critical voices at international rights groups working in the country. Under the law signed by President Vladimir Putin on Saturday evening, Russian prosecutors will be able to target foreign groups whose...
Donetsk: Kiev’s army violates ceasefire 36 times
The Defense Ministry of Donetsk registered 36 violations of Ceasefire by the Kiev’s military during the past 24 hours, official sources said on Sunday. The Donetsk news agency quoted the ministry, saying “They (the Ukrainian army troops) shelled 36 times the territory of the Donetsk”. “Information about casualties is being...
Iran voices concern over spread of terrorism, vows to help promote regional security
Iran reiterated the call for the reinvigoration of international efforts to confront the threats posed by the Takfiri terrorists in the region. Head of Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council said the Islamic Republic has always been one of the forerunners of the promotion of peace and stability in Asia. Ali Akbar Velayati,...
Donetsk Republic: Kiev’s Army Violates Ceasefire 36 Times
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Defense Ministry of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) registered 36 violations of Ceasefire by the Kiev’s military during the past 24 hours, official sources in the republic said on Sunday. …read more Source: Fars News...
1 Ukrainian civilian killed, 2 wounded in Avdiyivka shelling
Earlier on Sunday, steelmaker Metinvest it had halted production at its Avdiyivka facility, after heavy shelling on Saturday caused major damage. …read more Source: World...
Shelling halts production at Avdiyivka coke plant in east Ukraine: Metinvest
Ukraine steelmaker Metinvest said Sunday it has halted production at its Avdiyivka facility in eastern Ukraine, one of Europe’s biggest coke plants, after heavy shelling caused major damage. …read more Source: The Daily...
Shelling halts all production at Avdiyivka coke plant in Ukraine
On Thursday, one worker was killed and two wounded in what Metinvest described as the heaviest shelling of the plant since the declaration of a Ukraine ceasefire …read more Source: World...
Russia to Adopt Tough Position If Ukraine Defaults: PM Medvedev
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia would adopt a tough position if Ukraine decided not to pay off debts owed to Moscow by its previous government, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview broadcast by Russian TV on Saturday. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
