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Women take up arms on both sides of conflict in east Ukraine
Like the men in the conflict, the women come from all walks of life …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukrainian refugees seek new life in Russia
Olesya Astakhova BELGOROD, Russia — After three days trapped in a cellar by shelling, Svetlana and Sergei Divenko left their home in eastern Ukraine and fled to Russia with their two children and a single bag. The two-day, 250-km (150-mile) car journey from the city of Slaviansk to the quiet provincial city …read more Source: Saudi...
Eight killed in separatist attacks in eastern Ukraine
Five Ukrainian soldiers and three civilians killed, according to Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council …read more Source: Anadolu...
IMF lowers global economic growth forecast
Citing Ukraine-Russia crisis, Middle East strife and Ebola outbreak, the fund sets timid forecasts. …read more Source: AL...
Putin celebrates ‘Herculean’ birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his 62nd birthday in the Siberian wilderness as supporters compared his takeover of Crimea to one of the ’12 Labours of Hercules’ …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ukraine rebels blame Kiev for halt in prisoner swaps
Separatists in Donetsk reported to have claimed Kiev for barring swap of certain separatists …read more Source: Anadolu...
Germany, France to send drones to Ukraine
German spokesman confirms unmanned aerial vehicles will survey Ukraine-Russian border …read more Source: Anadolu...
Europe sends in drones to save Ukraine truce
Guerrillas tightening the noose around airport near their stronghold city of Donetsk …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine claims rebels breach truce
DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military accused Russian-backed separatists of fresh violations of a month-old ceasefire on Sunday, saying their forces came under attack in several parts of the east including the airport at the big city of Donetsk. Two Ukrainian service staff were killed in the past 24 hours and 6 others were wounded, m...
One month in, Ukraine truce exists in name only
Artillery blasts rock Donetsk, exactly one month since the rebels signed a 12-point agreement with Kiev’s representatives …read more Source: Gulf...