Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine outbreak brings polio back to Europe, WHO says
By Tom Miles Two children in southwestern Ukraine have been paralysed by polio, the first outbreak of the disease in Europe since 2010, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, in a setback for a global eradication campaign. The WHO said Ukraine had been at particular risk of an outbreak because of inadequate vaccination coverage. In...
Russia warns US of firm response to new sanctions
Moscow says it will firmly retaliate against Washington’s recent expansion of sanctions on Russian entities. …read more Source:...
Ukraine outbreak brings polio back to Europe, WHO says
Two children in southwestern Ukraine have been paralysed by polio, the first outbreak of the disease in Europe since 2010, the World Health Organizati …read more Source: The New...
EU to extend Ukraine sanctions on individuals by six months: sources
The EU will extend sanctions for another six months against Ukrainian and Russian figures accused of backing pro-Moscow rebels fighting for independence from Kiev, EU sources said Wednesday. …read more Source: The Daily...
EU to extend sanctions on Russia by six months
EU is set to maintain until March 15 sanctions targeted against almost 200 Russian firms & individuals, as well as Ukrainian separatists …read more Source: World...
Two Civilians Killed in Eastern Ukraine
Two civilians were killed Wednesday in war-torn eastern Ukraine, authorities said, undermining fresh ceasefire efforts. …read more Source: Al-Manar...
Two civilians killed in Eastern Ukraine
NNA – Two civilians were killed Wednesday in war-torn eastern Ukraine, authorities said, undermining fresh ceasefire efforts. The pair were ambushed and killed as they took part in an anti-smuggling …read more Source: National News...
US Blacklists Russian Firms Over Ukraine, Alleged Nuclear Proliferation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Departments of State and Commerce have added more Russian companies to US blacklists to ensure the efficacy of sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Corruption eats Russia-annexed Crimea from within
Residents of Crimea have struggled with corruption and land-grabs since the Russian takeover of the region. …read more Source: AL...
EU to extend anti-Russia sanctions for 3 more months
The European Union is set to extend its anti-Russia sanctions for three more months. A Wall Street Journal report says the sanctions, which target almost 200 officials and firms from Russia and self-proclaimed regions in eastern Ukraine, will be extended until March 15. They were supposed to expire in mid-September. Several rounds of anti-Russia...
