Section: Africa&ME
Greece urges halt to Western sanctions against Russia
NNA – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has criticized the sanctions against Russia, urging an end to the measures taken by the West over the crisis in Ukraine. “To get out of this profound crisis w …read more Source: National News...
Amnesty Alleges Summary Killings by Rebels in Ukraine
A human rights group says it has new evidence of “execution-style killings” by pro-Russian armed groups in eastern Ukraine and is calling for greater accountability for human rights violations in the Ukrainian conflict.Amnesty International said that the evidence is a new indicator of the escalating human rights crisis in eastern...
Is Russian foreign policy being unfairly judged?
Russian foreign policy has been the subject of intense criticism in the West. Critics say the country is, at best, destabilising the affairs of its neighbour Ukraine, or worse, engaging in all-out war. The Kremlin has also taken flak for its support of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, and for its close relationship with Tehran. But...
Greece gets support, not money from Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras moral support and long-term cooperation but no financial aid. ||| Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras moral support and long-term cooperation but no financial aid on Wednesday, leaving Athens to fend for itself in...
Litvinenko’s death ‘was an accident’
One of two Russians accused of poisoning Alexander Litvinenko said that the former KGB officer may have killed himself accidentally. ||| Moscow – One of two Russians accused of poisoning ex-Soviet spy Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006 said on Wednesday the former KGB officer may have killed himself accidentally while handling...
Athens has not asked for money from Moscow (Updated)
By Renee Maltezou Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras began talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as his indebted country scrambles for funds, but officials said Athens had not asked for money from Moscow. Greece owes billions of euros in debt and interest payments and is looking for funds after failing so far to reach a deal...
EU re-instates sanctions on Iranian bank and 32 shipping companies
Iranian Bank Tejarat and 32 Iranian shipping companies will be subject to EU sanctions with immediate effect, after measures were thrown out by a European court, Reuters reports. …read more Source: Al...
Two soldiers, one rebel killed in east Ukraine fighting
Two soldiers and a pro-Russian rebel were killed in the last 24 hours in eastern Ukraine where isolated clashes continue in breach of a truce to end the yearlong war. …read more Source: The Daily...
Greece has not asked Russia for aid, Greek official says
Greece has not asked Russia for money to help cope with its debt and financial problems and wants to resolve them within the European Union, a Greek government official said on Wednesday. “We have not asked for financial aid,” the official saidbefore talks in Moscow between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Russian President...
Greece has not asked Russia for aid, Greek official says
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (R) attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier in Moscow, Russia, on April 8, 2015. (EPA/Ivan Sekretarev/Pool) Moscow, Reuters—Greece has not asked Russia for money to help cope with its debt and financial problems and wants to resolve them within the European Union, a Greek government...
