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Russian veto expected as Security Council votes on MH17
Russia is expected to veto a U.N. Security Council resolution to set up an international criminal court to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine a year ago …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukrainians celebrate Kievan Rus Baptism Day
Kiev was the first city in the ancient region of Rus to adopt Christianity in 10th century AD. …read more Source:...
International intrigue surrounds missing Czechs in Lebanon
Speculation has it that the disappearance of five Czech nationals in the Bekaa Valley is connected to an alleged Lebanese smuggler who is wanted by the United States, is being detained in Prague and has supposed ties to deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. …read more Source:...
OSCE monitors ‘attacked’ in Ukraine
KIEV: Western monitors of Ukraine’s tattered truce on Tuesday reported coming under “targeted” fire that has forced them to rethink their future operations in the war-torn former Soviet state. The Organisation for the Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has been at the heart of global efforts to end a 15-month conflict between...
From Dumping Corpses in Ukraine to the Holy Land
Hundreds of Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel out of the war zone Arutz Sheva finds out the horrors they went through. …read more Source: Arutz...
Ukrainian military pilot held by Russia has alibi: lawyers
Lawyers for a Ukrainian military pilot held in Russia on charges of murdering two Russian journalists in east Ukraine say they could prove she was already captive when they died in shelling, but doubted a court would heed their arguments …read more Source: The Daily...
US slams Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ actions in Ukraine
US ambassador to Ukraine urges Russia to respect Minsk agreement signed in February …read more Source: World...
Ukraine monitors report coming under ‘targeted’ fire
Ukraine’s truce monitors report coming under ‘targeted’ fire in the past few days in incidents that have forced them to review future operations in the war-torn state …read more Source: The Daily...
French president ‘to decide’ on Russia warships contract in weeks
French President Francois Hollande says he will make a decision “in the coming weeks” on the fate of a contract with Russia that promises the latter country two Mistral-class warships but that has been suspended. Apparently referring to talks with Moscow, Hollande said on Monday “We are in a discussion… which will require a decision that I...
Muslims in Moscow Work to Break a Stereotype
the main story Video Muslim Image-Makers, Made in Moscow In Russia, some Muslims want to create a more positive image of Islam. A fashion designer, a public relations adviser and a composer all work toward the same goal. By Natalia V. Osipova on Publish Date July 27, 2015. Photo by Natalia V. Osipova/The New York Times. Watch in Times Video »...
