Section: United Arab Emirates
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...
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...
US announces $250 million in military aid to Ukraine
The United States announced Tuesday a $250 million military aid package for Ukraine to strengthen the former Soviet Republic’s naval and land capabilities. The new funding, which brings US …read more Source: Al...
The Goldilocks era may soon be over for EU’s star economy
Boasting the surging growth of an emerging economy alongside inflation more akin to a developed market, Poland has for years been the envy of Europe. That “Goldilocks” combination, however, won’t be around much longer.The shift, driven by resurgent consumer prices, marks the end of an era for the only European Union member to avoid a...
Investigators to identify MH17 suspects – Dutch broadcasters
Investigators will next week announce criminal proceedings against suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 five years ago, allegedly by pro-Russian separatists, two leading Dutch broadcasters reported on Friday. MH17 was shot out of the sky over territory held by separatists in eastern Ukraine as it flew from Amsterdam to the...
Over 400 detained at Moscow police abuse protest: monitor
Russian authorities yesterday sought to crush a new protest wave, arresting more than 400 people at a Moscow march, a day after police suddenly dropped trumped-up drugs charges against a respected journalist. Among those detained on Russia Day, a public holiday, were opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces up to 30 days in jail, teenagers and...
Moldova president scraps parliament’s dissolution
Moldova’s President Igor Dodon yesterday annulled a decree to dissolve parliament, enforcing a standoff between two governments that both insist on their claim to lead the eastern European country.The poor ex-Soviet state, nestled between Romania and Ukraine, has been in political chaos since February when a general election failed to give...
Six dead in fire at Ukraine psychiatric hospital
Six people died when a fire swept through a psychiatric hospital for war veterans in the Ukrainian city of Odessa, authorities said on Tuesday. The fire erupted late Monday evening in the one-story …read more Source: Al...
Six dead in fire at Ukraine psychiatric hospital
Six people died when fire swept through a psychiatric hospital in the Ukrainian city of Odessa, authorities said More… …read more Source: Emirates...
Nations League hailed though questions remain
Portugal lifted the inaugural Nations League title on Sunday and they are unlikely to be the only people in European football celebrating this week. European football governing body UEFA will have a sense of satisfaction after the successful conclusion of the event — although how the tournament progresses from here is not entirely clear. “It is a...
