Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine’s Cold War could get hot, warns Gorby
Europe yesterday prepared to draft even tougher sanctions against Russia over Ukraine as former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned of the danger of an increasingly isolated Kremlin fighting back. …read more Source: The Sunday...
Pro-Kremlin Youth Group Creatively Promotes ‘Patriotic’ Propaganda
MOSCOW—As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin faces international pressure over Ukraine and a failing economy, unofficial domestic groups are rallying to his support. One such youth organization, CET, or Network, uses creative multimedia to appeal to Russia’s urban youth with patriotic propaganda. CET says it is an educational project...
Ukraine fighting leaves families homeless
Fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces has intensified in recent weeks. Shelling from both sides has taken its toll on an increasing number of civilian lives and destroyed many homes. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from the flashpoint city of Donetsk, where he met a family that became...
Ukraine conflict leaves families homeless
Intensified fighting in the country’s east displaces increasing number of civilians as it destroys homes. …read more Source: AL...
Ukraine conflict leaves families homeless
Fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces has intensified in recent weeks. Shelling from both sides has taken its toll on an increasing number of civilian lives and destroyed many homes. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from the flashpoint city of Donetsk, where he met a family that became...
Gorbachev warns of war as EU sets new Russia curbs
MOSCOW: Europe Union (EU) prepared on Thursday to draft even tougher sanctions against Russia over Ukraine as ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned against the danger of an increasingly isolated Kremlin fighting back. The last Soviet leader’s words of caution came with the daily death toll in Ukraine’s separatist east spiking...
Rebels Press Assault in Eastern Ukraine
POPASNA, UKRAINE—Fighting continued Thursday in the northern sector of the former cease-fire line in eastern Ukraine as… …read more Source:...
EU moves to increase sanctions on Russia – Attempt to force all sides to the negotiating table
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias (second right), speaks with, (from left) French State Secretary for European Affairs Harlem Desir, Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders during a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the EU Council building. — AP BRUSSELS: France says European Union sanctions against...
Malaysia declares MH370 an “accident”, airline to proceed with compensation
The wife of a passenger aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 holds a picture of her husband walking with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, at a news conference in Putrajaya, on January 29, 2015. (Reuters/Olivia Harris) Kuala Lumpur, Reuters—Malaysia declared on Thursday the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370...
EU discusses beefing up Russia sanctions due to Ukraine
EU foreign ministers discuss further Russia sanctions following fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: World...
