Section: Africa&ME
Notorious ‘White Widow’ killed by sniper in Ukraine
A British woman terrorist suspect dubbed the ‘White Widow’ has been killed in Ukraine, it was claimed on Wednesday. Samantha Lewthwaite, 30, was gunned down by a Russian sniper two weeks ago, alleged Regnum news agency in Moscow. …read more Source: Al...
Russia, Ukraine, EU gas deal provide temporary solution
The natural gas deal between Russia, EU and Ukraine benefits Europe most while Russia will ease its economy with additional cash flow, but will not ease western sanctions, experts say …read more Source: Anadolu...
Russian troops enter eastern Ukraine: NATO Commander
NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe says Russian troops, tanks and other heavy weapons reported in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: Anadolu...
Russia denies NATO accusations over troops in Ukraine
A Russian Defence Ministry official, dismissed the comments as anti-Russian “hot air” and said “there was and is no evidence” behind the NATO accusations. …read more Source: World...
Moscow denies ‘unfounded’ NATO claims that Russian troops in Ukraine
Moscow on Nov. 12 denied it was ramping up its military presence in neighbouring Ukraine after NATO sounded the alarm over columns of Russian military equipment entering the ex-Soviet country over the past two days. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Italy couple can’t keep child born to surrogate mom – court
Italy’s supreme court has ruled that a baby born to a surrogate mother in Ukraine cannot be kept by the Italian couple who paid for it and must be put up for adoption, reports say. …read more Source:...
NATO says Russian troops in Ukraine as Kiev readies for combat
NATO on Wednesday accused Russia of sending fresh columns of tanks, troops and military hardware into Ukraine as Kiev said it was preparing for a return to combat in the war-torn east. …read more Source: The Sunday...
NATO: Russian troops in Ukraine now
Kiev says it will bolster its defence forces in the face of increasing military presence in the east of the country. …read more Source: AL...
Russia’s Lavrov tells Kerry: Ukraine ceasefire must be observed
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday it was vital to ensure a ceasefire agreement in east Ukrai …read more Source: The New...
Ukraine Defense Minister Warns of Possible New Rebel Offensive
Ukraine’s defense minister Stepan Poltorak says Kyiv’s forces are redeploying in preparation for a possible new offensive by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Poltorak told a government meeting Wednesday that the rebels have received reinforcements, and… …read more Source:...
