Section: Africa&ME
Oman takes steps to control spread of haemorrhagic fever
The Crimean — Congo Haemorrhagic Fever has claimed five lives in 2016 so far …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine under pressure to implement terms of Minsk peace agreement
Most of the provisions of the Minsk II settlement remain unfulfilled, putting mainly Ukraine in a tight spot. Elections in separatist-held territory are at the forefront of diplomatic efforts. …read more Source:...
IMF team arrives in Ukraine to check on new gov’t
The team representatives are due to inspect the pace of IMF-demanded reforms for the possible release of further aid …read more Source: World...
IMF team arrives in Ukraine to check on new government
An International Monetary Fund team arrived in Kiev Tuesday after the formation of a new Ukrainian government resolved a prolonged political crisis that had stalled the release of vital aid …read more Source: The Daily...
Brexit: Ex-NATO and US defence chiefs warn UK against EU exit
The five ex-NATO chiefs – Peter Carrington, Javier Solana, George Robertson, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and Anders Fogh Rasmussen – said the imposition of EU sanctions against Russia and Iran, a move led by Britain, showed the importance of the bloc. Former NATO secretary generals warned on Tuesday that a British exit from the European...
Cameron says leaving EU puts peace at risk
LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron warned on Monday that a British exit from the EU would threaten peace on the continent, as the campaign for next month’s crucial referendum gathered steam after regional elections. With polls showing the two campaigns are neck-and-neck, Cameron and the de-facto leader of the “Leave” movement, former...
Russia showcases Syria hardware in Red Square military parade
MOSCOW // Russia rolled out an air defence missile system of the kind used to protect its base in Syria and some of the Russian jets flying missions there screamed overhead as it showcased its military war machine on Moscow’s Red Square on Monday.The annual Victory Day parade – marking the 71st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s...
Russia’s WW2 parade showcases Syria hardware
Russia rolled out an air defence missile system of the kind used to protect its base in Syria overhead as it showcased its military war machine. ||| Moscow – Russia rolled out an air defence missile system of the kind used to protect its base in Syria and some of the Russian jets flying missions there screamed overhead as it showcased its...
OSCE says open to sending armed monitors to Ukraine conflict zone
By Matthias Williams The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which is monitoring a fragile cease-fire in rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine, is open to sending armed personnel there, but only if that is agreed by all sides, its chief said Monday …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukraine rebels parade banned weapons on Victory Day
Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels Monday commemorated the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany by parading tanks and other heavy weapons banned under a fragile truce …read more Source: The Daily...
