Section: Africa&ME
Obama, Putin Speak Briefly on Beijing Summit Sidelines
BEIJING—U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke briefly on the sidelines of APEC summit events on Monday night but did not delve into the issues that divide their two countries, according to U.S. and Russian officials.The informal contact between the two leaders, who have been deeply at odds over Russia’s role...
Fears grow of all-out war in Ukraine
New unidentified columns have rumbled toward the pro-Moscow rebel stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine as fears grew of a return to all-out fighting. …read more Source:...
China, Japan leaders in ice-breaker talks
The leaders of China and Japan held an ice-breaking summit after two years of dangerous animosity. ||| Beijing – The leaders of China and Japan held an ice-breaking summit on Monday after two years of dangerous animosity, as world leaders including Barack Obama gathered for an Asia-Pacific meeting spotlighting intensifying big-power...
Netherlands Holds Memorial Service for Victims of MH17
Hundreds and relatives joined dignitaries at a memorial service in Amsterdam on Monday for the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July. King… …read more Source:...
Turkey to send team to monitor status of Crimean Tatars
FM Cavusoglu says Turkey will never recognize Crimea’s annexation by Russia, which occurred in March following a referendum in the peninsula …read more Source: Anadolu...
US, Iran nuclear deal in balance as Kerry, Zarif meet
Iranian delegation is under pressure to deliver a total lifting of US, UN and EU sanctions …read more Source: Gulf...
Germany Urges All Sides in Ukraine to Adhere to Cease-fire
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Sombre Dutch memorial for MH17 victims
The Netherlands has held a sombre and emotional memorial for the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down. …read more Source:...
UPDATE 6-Brent climbs towards $85 on Libya disruptions, weaker dollar
* Two Libyan oil fields closed, export terminal shut * Shelling in eastern Ukraine puts pressure on cease-fire * OPEC cut unlikely – Kuwait oil minister (Updates prices) By Sam Wilkin LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Brent crude rose by $1 towards $85 a… …read more Source:...
Russia’s VTB may move from London to China
VTB, Russia’s No.2 bank, may delist from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in favour of Chinese bourses as sanctions imposed in the Ukraine crisis hit its ability to raise capital in Western markets, its chief executive said. ||| Beijing – VTB, Russia’s No.2 bank, may delist from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in favour of...
