Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine crisis: EU bans Jewish ‘Russian Sinatra’
Popular singer and MP Iosif Kobzon, 77, targeted in fresh round of sanctions on Russian officia… …read more Source:...
Western leaders push to save Ukraine deal
Western leaders are seeking to save the ceasefire deal between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels as the rivals refuse to withdraw heavy weaponry from the established buffer zone as agreed. The warring sides were scheduled to begin scaling back after midnight on Monday, but both of them said they were not going to do so. Vladimir...
Merkel: Ukraine, Russia Agree to Allow Monitors in Contested Town
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and Germany have reached an agreement to provide European security monitors access to eastern Ukraine, where fighting has raged on despite an internationally brokered cease-fire. A German government statement said Tuesday the agreement was reached during a conference call between Ukrainian President Petro...
Access agreed for OSCE monitors in Ukraine: Berlin
The leaders of Russia, Germany and Ukraine have agreed on ‘concrete measures’ to allow OSCE observers to monitor the shaky ceasefire in Ukraine, Berlin announced …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
New Ukraine truce on verge of collapse
Pro-Russian rebels pound encircled Ukrainian government forces, Kiev says it will not pull back heavy guns while a truce is being violated …read more Source: Business...
US urges halt to Ukraine attacks
The United States called on Russia and the separatists it backs to “immediately” halt attacks in eastern Ukraine on Monday, expressing grave concern about ceasefire violations. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Battle rages for town where Ukraine rebels reject ceasefire
Russian rebels have pounded encircled Ukrainian government forces and Kiev says it would not pull back heavy guns while a truce is being violated, leaving a European-brokered peace deal on the verge of collapse. …read more Source:...
EU offers Zim aid after long period of sanctions
The EU had given Zimbabwe E234 million (R3.1 billion), the first time the bloc had given financial aid to the southern African nation’s government since imposing sanctions in 2002, it said yesterday. ||| ReutersTHE EU had given Zimbabwe E234 million (R3.1 billion), the first time the bloc had given financial aid to the southern African...
Worldwide markets spike on prospects of Greece deal
Global shares hit their highest since September and the euro firmed yesterday with investors cautiously optimistic euro zone finance ministers would reach a deal to shore up Greece’s dwindling finances. ||| Nigel Stephenson LondonGLOBAL shares hit their highest since September and the euro firmed yesterday with investors cautiously...
West pushes for peace as Ukraine truce teeters
EU and US appeal for end to fighting after Kiev and rebels refuse to start withdrawing heavy weapons from buffer zone. …read more Source: AL...
