Section: Africa&ME
Death toll in Ukraine excursion boat capsizing rises to 14
The number of people who died when a Ukrainian excursion boat capsized in the Black Sea has risen to 14 …read more Source: The Daily...
NATO to showcase military force in Mediterranean
By Robin Emmott NATO and its allies will open their biggest military exercise in more than a decade on Monday in a show of strength in the central Mediterranean that takes place as Russia seeks to reassert itself across the water in the Levant. While the exercises were planned long before Russia’s build-up in Syria and are independent of...
José Mourinho Secures 200 Wins as Chelsea’s Coach
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});New York – José Mourinho was satisfied after Chelsea’s win 2-0 against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday morning. With this performance, the Portuguese reaches 200 victories as Chelsea’s coach. The “Blues” boss spoke to the press following his team’s victory, which he...
Assertive Russia Weighs Afghan Perils, Past And Present
Russia has signaled its willingness to boost its involvement in Afghan security in a power play that could help President Vladimir Putin burnish perceptions of Moscow’s global significance while dealing a fresh blow to Western influence. The indications come with Russian military planes carrying out daily air strikes in Syria in a direct...
12 killed in Ukraine boat capsize near Odessa: official
Vessel transporting 36 sinks in Black Sea amid heavy storms; deaths blamed on ‘absence of life… …read more Source:...
Nigeria and Ukraine to boost diplomatic ties
Nigeria and Ukraine have pledged to expand their diplomatic relationship to explore new areas of mutual benefit to both countries. This was the outcome of a meeting between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo with the Ukrainian Ambassdor Mr. Valerii Aleksandruk at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Vice President Osinbajo said...
Nigeria to expand diplomatic relations with Ukraine — VP Osinbajo
Mr. Osinbajo said the Buhari administration was interested in working with Ukraine in the areas of Agriculture and Steel sectors. The post Nigeria to expand diplomatic relations with Ukraine — VP Osinbajo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. …read more Source: Premium Times...
Moody’s raises Russia worries
The pillar of Russian creditworthiness is looking more rickety by the day to Moody’s Investors Service. ||| Moscow – The pillar of Russian creditworthiness is looking more rickety by the day to Moody’s Investors Service.“What once has been the country’s strongest asset, which was the government’s very strong...
In the trenches of Eastern Ukraine
With the volunteers fighting a strange war of attrition. …read more Source: AL...
Vodafone leases brand to MTS in Ukraine
Vodafone will lease its brand to Mobile TeleSystems PJSC’s business in Ukraine. ||| Moscow – Vodafone Group will lease its brand to Mobile TeleSystems PJSC’s business in Ukraine, helping Russia’s largest wireless carrier eschew association with its home country amid political tensions between the two ex-Soviet...
