Section: Africa&ME
Why TANAP is more important than Turkish Stream
A surprising Russian proposal of constructing a new natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe via Turkey in order to bypass both Ukraine and Bulgaria is still one of leading issues being discussed in the relevant capitals …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Russia Protests US Aid for Ukraine Military
Russia is criticizing legislation passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing $350 million in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against key state-controlled Russian companies. If President Barack … …read more Source:...
Poroshenko: Ukraine ceasefire is ‘real’
SYDNEY — President Petro Poroshenko on Friday said a “real” ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty, although he admitted the truce was fragile. “I have positive news. Today is the first 24 hours for seven months… when we have a real...
Poroshenko says ceasefire in Ukraine is now ‘real’
KIEV: President Petro Poroshenko on Friday said a “real” ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty, although he admitted the truce was fragile. “I have positive news. Today is the first 24 hours for seven months… when we have a real ceasefire in Ukraine,” he said in a speech...
Drone revolution hovers on horizon – Drones used more and more in civilian roles
PARIS: Drones are about to have a big impact on our lives, even if they will not be delivering our orders from Amazon any time soon, say experts. Civilian drones began to make headlines in 2014, and hype aside, could soon be in everyday use, particularly in France and the United States, which are at the cutting edge of the technology. This...
Russia says US destroying ‘carcass of cooperation’ with Ukraine law
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Ukraine president finds promise tough to keep
KIEV: The Chocolate King is finding it difficult to relinquish his throne. Petro Poroshenko, one of Ukraine’s richest men and owner of a sweets empire, made an unusual promise last spring while campaigning to be president – if elected, he would sell most of his business assets. “As president of Ukraine, I only want to concern myself with...
Sergei Lavrov sees ‘chance for peace’ in Ukraine
Russian minister’s comments follow Ukrainian President’s statement that 24 hours have passed without bloodshed for first time in seven months …read more Source: Anadolu...
Moscow couple had sex in tunnel
Moscow’s metro will carry out emergency checks of its system after a young couple had sex on the rails. ||| Moscow’s metro said on Friday it was carrying out emergency checks of its system after a young couple made their way into a tunnel and had sex on the rails.Moscow has a subculture of enthusiasts who explore its maze of tunnels...
Baltic states to spend more on NATO air policing
The three Baltic states have viewed their Soviet-era ruler with increasing unease since Russia annexed Crimea in March and as the conflict in eastern Ukraine has rumbled on. …read more Source: World...
