Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine approves new PM in bid to end reform deadlock
By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia Zinets Ukraine’s parliament approved presidential ally Volodymyr Groysman as prime minister on Thursday in the biggest political shake-up since a 2014 uprising brought in a pro-Western leadership. President Petro Poroshenko hopes the appointment of the former parliamentary speaker will end months of political...
Ally of Ukraine’s president elected new prime minister
The speaker of the Ukrainian parliament was elected prime minister on Thursday in what could mark an end to a months-long government crisis in a country crippled by a separatist war in the east. …read more Source: The Daily...
Filipino HR consultancy PentaGlobal HR Solutions celebrates 1st year
PentaGlobal HR Solutions, the Filipino-managed consultancy business established by a group of experienced HR professionals, celebrated its first anniversary last April 8. Well-respected HR practitioner Sheryll Bacay-Agbing, one of the managing partners, opened the event which was attended by Philippine Consulate General (PCG) officials led by...
Ukraine appoints Groysman new prime minister
Ukraine’s parliament has appointed pro-Western speaker Volodymyr Groysman as prime minister in a bid to end gridlock in the war torn-nation. He replaces the unpopular Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who fell out with the president. …read more Source:...
Ukraine parliament approves first Jewish prime minister
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine parliament confirms pro-Western Groysman as PM
Ukraine’s parliament on April 14 confirmed the appointment of pro-Western speaker Volodymyr Groysman as premier in a bid to end months of political gridlock and unlock vital aid to the war torn-state …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ukraine confirms Volodymyr Groysman as PM
Ukrainian parliament approves speaker Volodymyr Groysman as new prime minister, after days of political uncertainty …read more Source: World...
Russia suspends Mejlis of Crimean Tatar People
Russia-backed prosecutor says move to suspend Crimean Tatar’s supreme executive commission has been made to ‘prevent violations of federal laws’ …read more Source: World...
Ukrainian president taps Jewish politician to be next prime minister
Last year, Vlodymir Groysman’s reputation as an honest and effective administrator earned Groysman the title of speaker of the Ukrainian parliament. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
US: Global Human Rights Hit by Brutal Terror Groups, Stifling Authorities
The U.S. accused authoritarian regimes around the world Wednesday of suppressing their people with “increasing vigor and viciousness” to control any activities that might threaten their power. “Governments that deny political liberty forfeit public trust, thereby opening the door to civic unrest of all kinds, including I might...
