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Council of Europe readmits Russia, five years after suspension over Crimea
Europe’s main human rights forum Tuesday approved Russia’s readmission, the first time that an international sanction imposed for its seizure of Crimea in 2014 has been reversed, despite a stalling protest from Ukraine and Georgia. …read more Source: The Daily...
Dirty oil crisis over for Russia, but contagion felt on high seas
In the opinion of Russian officials, the oil contamination crisis that disrupted flows from the world’s second-largest exporter of crude this spring is long over, Reuters reports.But a closer look at a dozen tankers containing dirty Russian oil suggests that for the buyers, the debacle has a long way to run and will cost them hundreds of...
NIS 400 for 40 minutes: 5 Israelis charged with running prostitution ring
The young couple at the helm of the illegal business rented at least 20 apartments across the cities of Ashdod and Bat Yam where they employed women, predominantly from Russia and Ukraine, some of who had been tricked into leaving their home-country and coming to Israel …read more Source: Yedioth...
Ukraine’s journalists demand action after reporter killed
The death of Vadym Komarov, a 58-year-old who focused on corruption, comes against backdrop of rising attacks on media. …read more Source: AL...
Airlines avoid parts of Iran-controlled airspace after US regulator’s order
* FAA bans US carriers from some Iran airspace * Ban follows Iran downing of US drone this week * United cancels Newark-Mumbai flights * Emirates, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas re-routing flights Some global airlines are re-routing flights to avoid Iran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, they said on Friday, after...
US regulator bars airlines from flying over some Iran-controlled airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday issued an emergency order prohibiting US operators from flying in an overwater area of Tehran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to heightened tensions, Reuters reports.The order came hours after United Airlines suspended flights between New Jersey’s Newark...
EU leaders pile pressure on Moscow over MH17
EU leaders heaped fresh international pressure on Russia yesterday over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, demanding that Moscow co-operate with a Dutch probe that led to charges against four men.The Kremlin was also served with a tough warning over its move to make it easier for Ukrainians living in breakaway regions of their...
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine conflict
European Union leaders Thursday extended sanctions against Russia for another six months for its failure to fulfil a peace deal on the Ukraine conflict, EU spokesman Preben Aamann said. …read more Source: The Daily...
Egypt pins Africa Cup of Nations hopes on Salah
Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will carry the hopes of the Africa Cup of Nations hosts on his slender shoulders just weeks after winning the European crown with his club. Egyptians say that all 97mn of their compatriots will be rooting for Salah when the Pharaohs kick off the tournament against Zimbabwe today.Salah, 27, will also be...
EU extends sanctions on Russia for another year
The EU on Thursday agreed to extend by another year sanctions on Russia in response to its illegal annexation of Crimea, Anadolu reports.“The measures apply to EU persons and EU based companies. They are limited to the territory of Crimea and Sevastopol,” the EU said in a statement.The economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian...
