Section: Africa&ME
Russia says it has no access to men detained in Ukraine
Russia’s embassy in Ukraine says it has still not been given access to two Russian citizens detained earlier this month on suspicion of fighting alongside separatists in the eastern region of Luhansk. …read more Source: The Daily...
Granny, 65, has quadruplets
A German woman, 65, who already has 13 children, has given birth to quadruplets after undergoing an artificial insemination procedure in Ukraine, RTL television reported on Saturday. Annegret Raunigk had three boys and a girl, who were born prematurely at 26 weeks in a Berlin hospital, but had “good chances of surviving”. “However, the babies, in...
Ukraine rebels deny internal strife behind commander’s slaying
Dispel speculation that a bloody internal battle for control of Moscow’s money was behind the k… …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels deny internal strife
KIEV: Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels rushed on Sunday to dispel speculation that a bloody internal battle for control of Moscow’s money was behind the gangland-style slaying of a top warlord. Prizrak (Ghost) brigade commander Alexei Mozgovoi and at least six others — including his press secretary and armed guards — were shot dead on...
Sweden pips Russia in Eurovision nail-biter
Sweden’s Mans Zelmerlow holds the throphy after winning the Eurovision Song Contest final Sweden narrowly beat Russia yesterday in a nail-biting 60th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, winning its sixth crown in Europe’s annual anything-goes music extravaganza. Forty-one years after Swedish superstars ABBA took the title,...
Russia’s new ‘undesirables’ law draws Western ire
The United States led criticism of Russia’s new law targeting “undesirable” NGOs, which activists fear will stifle critical voices at international rights groups working in the country. Under the law signed by President Vladimir Putin on Saturday evening, Russian prosecutors will be able to target foreign groups whose...
One Ukrainian serviceman killed in separatist attacks in southeast – military
One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and two others were wounded on Sunday when their positions came under attack from Russian-backed separatists in th …read more Source: The New...
Donetsk: Kiev’s army violates ceasefire 36 times
The Defense Ministry of Donetsk registered 36 violations of Ceasefire by the Kiev’s military during the past 24 hours, official sources said on Sunday. The Donetsk news agency quoted the ministry, saying “They (the Ukrainian army troops) shelled 36 times the territory of the Donetsk”. “Information about casualties is being...
Iran voices concern over spread of terrorism, vows to help promote regional security
Iran reiterated the call for the reinvigoration of international efforts to confront the threats posed by the Takfiri terrorists in the region. Head of Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council said the Islamic Republic has always been one of the forerunners of the promotion of peace and stability in Asia. Ali Akbar Velayati,...
Donetsk Republic: Kiev’s Army Violates Ceasefire 36 Times
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Defense Ministry of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) registered 36 violations of Ceasefire by the Kiev’s military during the past 24 hours, official sources in the republic said on Sunday. …read more Source: Fars News...
