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Book review: The Despot’s Accomplice challenges the West’s commitment to democracy
The new millennium has been unkind to democracy, but never has the brand suffered greater damage than it did in 2016. The populist winds that have been roiling the world finally reached the Atlantic, marking Britain and the United States’s retreat into nativism. Through the hallowed means of the ballot, Britain voted itself out of the...
Ukraine urged to reclaim Women’s Day
Around a thousand people marched through Kiev yesterday, International Women’s Day, calling for a return to the original feminist meaning of a holiday now largely associated with flowers and gifts.March 8 was celebrated in the Soviet Union and is still one of the most widely marked holidays in Ukraine, but activists say that the emphasis on...
Warren wants to see Fury back in ring soon
Boxing promoter Frank Warren says he would be happy to link up with Tyson Fury again if the troubled former heavyweight world champion manages to put his demons behind him and secures a licence. Fury, who is still facing an anti-doping hearing and is provisionally suspended, said on Twitter on Monday that he aimed to make a comeback against an...
Pro-Russians halt anthracite coal to Ukraine
As the blockade of transport links in Eastern Ukraine continues, pro-Russia forces, in a retaliatory move, have taken over several enterprises. …read more Source:...
Russia Rejects Ukraine ‘Terrorism’ Claims at UN Court
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia has flatly rejected claims made by Ukraine that Moscow is “sponsoring terrorism” through alleged providing of money and arms for pro-Russia forces in the war-scarred country, describing the allegations as “neither factual nor legal.” …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Israeli fencer wins gold medal in European Junior Championships
The 17-year-old from Maccabi Ma’alot overcame two opponents from fencing powerhouse Italy before defeating Ukraine’s Inna Brovko 15-13 in the final. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Russia rejects Ukraine ‘terrorism’ claims at UN court
Russia has flatly rejected claims made by Ukraine that Moscow is “sponsoring terrorism” through alleged providing of money and arms for pro-Russia forces in the war-scarred country, describing the allegations as “neither factual nor legal.” …read more Source: Iran...
Russia denies Kiev’s ‘terrorism’ claims at UN court
Russia hit back Tuesday at claims of “sponsoring terrorism” in war-torn eastern Ukraine, dismissing Kiev’s accusations it is breaking treaties by supporting pro-Russia militia as “neither factual nor legal”. …read more Source: Iran...
Russia rejects Ukraine ‘terrorism’ claims at UN court
Russia denies allegations made by Ukraine that Moscow supports terrorism and racial discrimination in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Russia denies Kiev’s ‘terrorism’ claims at UN court
Ukraine on Monday urged the ICJ to order emergency measures to bring stability to its eastern regions …read more Source: Gulf...
