Section: Africa&ME
News24.com | 300 Ukraine towns without power in winter freeze
Almost 300 Ukrainian towns have been left without power while snowdrifts and blizzards trapped hundreds of vehicles and dozens of ambulances across the former Soviet state. …read more Source:...
Litvinenko: British inquiry likely to see Russia’s hand in death of ex-KGB agent
"Everything which blames or is seen as an accusation against Russia is perceived in a very personal way by Vladimir Putin," he said. "He will react in a very angry way which will not help to improve relations with the UK." A British inquiry into the death of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko, poisoned in London a decade ago with...
Top French, German envoys in Ukraine for peace talks
Envoys arrive in Kyiv in the midst of a diplomatic upsurge in efforts to resolve one of Europe’s deadliest crises since the Balkans war of the 1990s …read more Source: World...
Globalfest Showcases the Sounds and Traditions of World Music
Photo The band Fendika, with Zinash Tsegaye, left, and Melaku Belay, performing Sunday at Globalfest at Webster Hall. Credit Kevin Yatarola Roots were tangled, elastic and portable at this year’s Globalfest, the annual showcase for world music that started in 2003. With 12 overlapping sets on Sunday night at Webster Hall, Globalfest...
Most beautiful Girl In Nigeria: Who will wear the crown this 2016?
The Most Beautiful girl in Nigeria pageant, created by Silverbird Productions will be holding another edition this 2016, who will wear the crown. The Most Beautiful girl In Nigeria pageant, created by Silverbird Productions, has over the years maintained it distinctive style and refined taste. In 2015 the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Pageant...
Winter freeze leaves 300 Ukraine towns without power
Almost 300 Ukrainian towns were left without power Tuesday while snowdrifts and blizzards trapped hundreds of vehicles and dozens of ambulances across the former Soviet state …read more Source: The Daily...
Russia’s Gazprom Demands $2.5 Billion from Ukraine
Russian gas giant Gazprom on Tuesday fired off a new salvo in Moscow’s feud with Ukraine by demanding some $2.5 billion for Kiev allegedly breaching its supply contract. …read more Source: Al-Manar...
Russia’s Gazprom demands $2.5bn from Ukraine
‘Taking this (minimum level) into account and the volume of gas delivered by Gazprom to Ukraine in the third quarter of 2015, Naftogaz Ukraine has been sent a bill for $2.549 billion,’ Russian state gas company’s statement says …read more Source: World...
Ban on Indian chilis lifted
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – The Ministry of Agriculture has lifted the ban imposed on import of all types of chilis from India. The ministry banned the chilies on May 30, 2014 after high pesticide residues were detected in the commodity. The ministry’s decision came following a clearance from its technical team after closely checking the...
Polish leader presses Nato on permanent presence
WARSAW: Polish President Andrzej Duda pressed Nato on Monday to establish “as permanent as possible” a presence in eastern Europe to counter a growing threat from Russia after its intervention in Ukraine. “I insist on one thing, that this presence should be as permanent as possible to give a security guarantee,” Duda told a press conference with...
