Section: Africa&ME
Ukrainians set to elect ‘pro-European’ parliament
Parliamentary elections are final step in transforming political system after Maidan protests, says Ukraine’s ambassador in Ankara …read more Source: Anadolu...
EU strikes compromise to set new climate target
By Barbara Lewis and Alastair Macdonald European Union leaders struck a deal on a new target to cut carbon emissions out to 2030, calling it a new global standard but leaving critics warning that compromises had undermined the fight against climate change. Talks in Brussels stretched into the small hours of Friday as Poland battled to spare its...
Swedish military calls off hunt for suspected submarine
By Simon Johnson The Swedish military said on Friday that it had called of its search for a suspected foreign submarine in waters off Stockholm after a week-long hunt, ending the country’s biggest military mobilisation since the Cold War. More than 200 troops, stealth ships and helicopters have scoured waters off Stockholm since last Friday...
Russia bites back with widening crackdown on McDonald’s
Russian authorities show no sign of halting a clampdown on US chain McDonald’s, launched after the West slapped sanctions on Moscow over its meddling in Ukraine …read more Source: Business...
Burnt-out Russian tanks found in east Ukraine
Charred Russian military vehicles support Ukraine, Western claims that pro-Russian rebels were backed by Russian troops, equipment. …read more Source:...
Ukraine PM warns of Russia poll disruption
Ukraine’s prime minister has warned of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend. ||| Kiev – Ukraine’s prime minister warned on Thursday of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend, a vote being held against a background of Russian support for separatist...
Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday’s election
By Richard Balmforth Ukraine’s prime minister warned on Thursday of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend, a vote being held against a background of Russian support for separatist rebels and an unresolved row over gas. Sunday’s poll is the first parliamentary election since street protests last...
Ukrainian FM: ‘We Want Israeli Drones’
After deal for Israeli military hardware reported canned last month over Russian pressure, visiting Ukrainian diplomat makes another call. …read more Source: Arutz...
Russia takes bit out of McDonald’s
Russian authorities seem to have scented blood as they show no sign of halting a clampdown on US chain McDonald’s. ||| Moscow – Russian authorities seem to have scented blood as they show no sign of halting a clampdown on US chain McDonald’s, launched after the West slapped sanctions on Moscow over its meddling in Ukraine.Ten...
Ukraine rebels end ceasefire before polls
Donetsk separatists end truce days ahead of parliamentary polls, which Kiev accuses Moscow of vying to disrupt. …read more Source: AL...
