Section: Africa&ME
‘Show of force’ as Australia tracks Russian ships
Australia said it is tracking four Russian navy ships off its north coast, a move analysts said was posturing by Moscow with relations strained after the downing of Flight MH17 in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Sunday...
Asian shares flat, eyes on China data
Asian shares mostly steadied on Thursday as investors awaited a flurry of Chinese economic indicators later in the day. ||| Tokyo – Asian shares mostly steadied on Thursday as investors awaited a flurry of Chinese economic indicators later in the day, but energy stocks slumped after oil prices fell to four-year lows. MSCI’s broadest...
New Congress Could Push Obama Toward Tougher Action on Ukraine
Published November 12, 2014 The Obama administration says sanctions against those backing separatists in eastern Ukraine are having an impact on the Russian economy, but the coming change of legislative power in Washington may affect U.S. policy toward the government in Kyiv. VOA’s Scott Stearns has more. …read more Source:...
UN discusses Ukraine amid deepening crisis
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting after Russia is accused of sending tanks and troops into ex-Soviet state. …read more Source: AL...
Heavy shelling rocks Ukraine rebel bastion
KIEV: Heavy artillery fire on Wednesday rocked east Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebel bastion of Donetsk, after international monitors warned over escalating violence following the arrival of columns of insurgent reinforcements. The explosions of mortars being fired from near the centre towards government positions at the ruined airport rumbled...
Ukraine redeploys troops, fearing new rebel offensive
A military spokesman said the rebels were beefing up their forces, including around the port city of Mariupol in the southeast …read more Source: World...
German FM warns of escalation of fighting in Ukraine
Steinmeier says the Russian buildup of forces is dangerous, and asks both sides to respect the cease-fire agreement. …read more Source: Anadolu...
Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, NATO says
Ukraine said on Wednesday it was redeploying troops in the east because of fears separatists will launch a new military offensive, despite Russia’s denials it has sent troops to reinforce the rebels.A ceasefire agreed by the pro-Russian rebels and government forces more than two months ago is now all but dead, and Western fears of a return...
Russia to Sharply Extend Bomber Flights
Russia says it is sharply extending the range of its bomber flights from the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, a new show of military force even as Moscow continues to spar with the West over its intervention in Ukraine. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the new flights Wednesday, saying that “in the current...
EU unlikely to step up Russian sanctions
European Union foreign ministers are unlikely to step up sanctions against Russia next week over its involvement in destabilising eastern Ukraine, EU diplomats said. ||| Brussels – European Union foreign ministers are unlikely to step up sanctions against Russia next week over its involvement in destabilising eastern Ukraine, EU diplomats...
