Section: Africa&ME
U.S. sanctions on Russia do not bar use of Russian rocket engines-Pentagon
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
2,000 Ukrainian olim arrive in Israel via ‘Freedom Flight’
Many came from war-torn zones bordering Russia, where violence between Russians and Ukrainians has caused thousands of Jews to flee. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Germany, France urge Ukraine to step up reform process
One year after Ukraine and the pro-Russian militias agreed on a peace deal, Kiev has not fulfilled its obligations. …read more Source:...
Vienna is the best city in the world to live in as German-speaking cities dominate
New York, Paris and London might dominate when it comes to fashion, nightlife and entertainment. But it is a more low-key city that has been crowned the best place in the world to live. The Austrian capital of Vienna beat 229 other cities to take the title in the 18th Mercer Quality of Life survey. Scroll down for video First place: Vienna,...
Kerber crashes out of Qatar Open
DOHA — Top seed Angelique Kerber crashed out of the Qatar Open Tuesday, losing her first tournament match since winning the Australian Open last month. An out-of-sorts Kerber lost in straight sets 7-5, 6-1 to China’s Zheng Saisai, who is ranked 71 places below the world No. 2. In a lackluster performance, the German lost her serve six times...
Good-bye, Lenin! – Ukrainian style
History in Ukraine is changing faster than it has in decades. Now hundreds of cities and streets recalling the Communist era are being renamed. But finding new names is not always easy. …read more Source:...
US sanctions on Russia don’t affect use of Russian rocket engines: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s chief arms buyer on Tuesday said U.S. sanctions against Russia did not affect the use of Russian RD-180 engines used to power the Atlas 5 rockets that carry U.S. military and intelligence satellites into space …read more Source: The Daily...
Man City descend on Kiev
Joe Hart insists Manchester City can win the Champions League. …read more Source: Daily...
Mayor gunned down in east Ukraine town: Police
A mayor has been shot dead in a Kiev government-controlled town in the war-ravaged eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
German, French anxiety over Ukraine political crisis mounts
Germany and France have voiced concern over stalled reforms and ceasefire violations in Ukraine. A political crisis and widespread corruption in Ukraine has the West running out of Patience. …read more Source:...
