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Germany Admits “Strong Evidence” of Iran’s Involvement in Tanker Attacks
By Pooya Stone German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that there is “strong evidence” that Iran was responsible for the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week, which supports the comments previously made by the US. At a news conference in Berlin on Tuesday, following talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Merkel...
Four charged with murder over downing of MH17
International investigators on Wednesday charged three Russians and a Ukrainian with murder over the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the first people to face justice over the tragedy five years ago in which 298 people were killed.The Dutch-led team said the four men with military and intelligence links would go on trial in March...
MH17: from plane crash to murder charges
International investigators on Wednesday charged four people with murder over the 2014 shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines flight over war-torn Ukraine in which 298 people were killed. Here is a recap of the main developments.Crash, first accusations On July 17, 2014, the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 — en route from Amsterdam to Kuala...
Russians, Ukrainian to face murder charges over downing of flight MH17
Three Russians and a Ukrainian will face murder charges for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine which killed 298 people, in a trial to start in the Netherlands next March, an investigation team said Wednesday. …read more Source: The Daily...
Mogherini Says EU Ready to Cooperate with Washington for Sake of Sustainable Peace in Middle East
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini concluded an official visit to Washington DC on Tuesday where she had bilateral discussions with the US Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, as part of the regular high-level transatlantic political dialogue, as well as with Senior Adviser to the US President, Jared Kushner. In a positive...
Pompeo, Mogherini Discuss Iran, Russia in DC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini discussed a number of topics related to Russia, Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela and at least four other countries, State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Pentagon Announces $250mln in Military Aid to Ukraine
TEHRAN (FNA)- The US will provide Ukraine with $250 million worth of military equipment, training and support, the Pentagon announced, saying Ukraine’s Navy and marines would be among the beneficiaries. …read more Source: Fars News...
Pentagon announces $250 million in military aid to Ukraine
The United States has announced a $250 million dollar military aid package to Ukraine amid tensions between Kiev and Moscow. …read more Source:...
Merkel seen shaking during event in Berlin
German Chancellor seen visibly shaking during event with new Ukrainian President, blames dehydration. …read more Source: Arutz...
Federer opens grass season with victory over Millman
Roger Federer began his run-up to Wimbledon with a win as he beat Australian John Millman in straight sets to reach the second round of the ATP tournament in Halle yesterday.Federer won his first grass-court game of the season 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 on a muggy evening in Halle to set up a second-round meeting with French veteran Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.“It is...
