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UN finds signs of Russia involvement in Ukraine war
GENEVA: A separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine is revealing increasing evidence, but not yet conclusive legal proof, of Russian state involvement, senior United Nations human rights officials said on Monday. “We are speaking about increasing inflow of (unofficial) fighters and increasing evidence that there are also some (Russian) servicemen...
Human rights violations persist in Ukraine
The UN has reported of serious human rights violations and abuses persist in eastern Ukraine and Crimea. …read more Source: World...
Once Ukraine’s kosher food basket, Donetsk now reliant on food packages
Only about a quarter of the city’s Jewish community remains after more than 10 thousand left their homes in 2013. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Fatal clashes erupt in eastern Ukraine despite truce
Two civilians and three Ukrainian soldiers die in fighting in country’s east where pro-Russia rebels hope to secede. …read more Source: AL...
Increase of death toll in east Ukraine, says UN report
Serious human rights violations and abuses persist in eastern Ukraine and Crimea, UN says. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Clashes in east Ukraine kills five, including civilians
Three soldiers and two civilians have reportedly been killed during an army operation against pro-Russia forces in the east of the country. …read more Source: Iran...
Clashes in east Ukraine kills five, including civilians
Three Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians are killed in east Ukraine clashes between army and pro-Russians. …read more Source:...
East Ukraine death toll surpasses 6,400: UN
More than 6,400 people have been killed during the conflict between Kiev forces and pro-Russia fighters over the past 13 months in Ukraine’s restive east, according to a United Nations (UN) report. According to the reports, the UN human rights office said in its latest report on Monday that at least 6,417 people, including 626 girls and...
Russia dismisses EU anger over entry bans
Russia has dismissed the European Union’s criticism of the Kremlin’s recent blacklisting of EU officials, which came in retaliation for the 28-nation bloc’s sanctions against Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was reacting to several statements justifying the EU measures against Russia. He on Monday said: “I would...
Malaysia Airlines announces bankruptcy, cuts job
Malaysia Airlines has announced massive plans for axing jobs and scrapping routes as its new German CEO rolls up sleeves to save the “technically bankrupt” flag carrier from further decline. Christoph Mueller announced Monday he plans to cut around 6,000 jobs and overhaul the company’s structure following recent air disasters that marred...
