Section: Africa&ME
Turkey condemns arrest of Crimean Tatar deputy chairman
Ahtem Ciygoz was taken into custody on Thursday by the Russian Federal Investigative Committee. …read more Source: World...
NATO chief warns of challenges after ‘black year’
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg urged the alliance Friday to brace for further challenges after a “black year” of Russian intervention in Ukraine and terror attacks on Europe’s streets. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Turkey condemns arrest of Crimean Tatar deputy chairman
Ahtem Ciygoz was taken into custody on Thursday by the Russian Federal Investigative Committee. …read more Source: Anadolu...
News24.com | 12 die in eastern Ukraine violence
Officials say 12 people, including seven civilians, have been killed in clashes between government forces and pro-Russian rebels in east Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Russia gives $3 billion crimea bridge contract to Putin ally
The Russian government has awarded the contract for the construction of a $3 billion bridge to Crimea to a longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: The New...
Russia says nuclear arms to keep military edge over NATO, USA
Tensions between Russia and the West have risen over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with Russia criticizing NATO expansion in Eastern Europe. …read more Source: World...
New Clashes in Eastern Ukraine Leave 12 Dead
At least 12 people have died in eastern Ukraine within the past day, in clashes between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russia separatists. Local officials … …read more Source:...
Turkey’s FM wants end to ‘pressure’ on Crimean Tatars
Mevlut Cavusolu comments after Crimean Tatar leader detained by Russian security forces. …read more Source: Anadolu...
News24.com | Moscow: EU must realise Russia sanctions lead nowhere
The EU’s decision to extend sanctions against Russia over Ukraine is a destructive policy that will lead nowhere, Russia’s foreign ministry says. …read more Source:...
EU wins Greek backing to extend Russia sanctions, delays decision on new steps
A pro-Russian separatist aims his rifle at a suspect car near the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, on January 28, 2015. (AFP Photo/Manu Brabo) Brussels and Kiev, Reuters—European Union foreign ministers extended existing sanctions against Russia on Thursday, holding off on tighter economic measures for now but winning the support of the new...
