Section: Africa&ME
EU upholds tough sanctions on Russia
Bloc says ceasefire deal in east Ukraine still not in full effect, but acknowledges improvement in situation. …read more Source: AL...
Grim reaping for east Ukraine sunflower farmers
Fields of sunflowers are ready for harvest, but artillery and rocket attacks are stopping farmers in east Ukraine’s frontline villages from gathering crops. …read more Source:...
Merkel wants end to Russia, Ukraine gas dispute
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a rapid end to the long-running gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s winter gas problem may be over
The European Union has proposed a gas deal between Ukraine and Russia that would guarantee Ukraine at least 5 billion cubic metres of gas for the next six months. …read more Source:...
Ukraine troop withdrawal in doubt after 12 killed
Activists in second largest city topple statue of Lenin …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukrainian nationalists topple massive Lenin in Kharkiv
Statue had been a source of contention between pro-European activists and their Communist foes since Ukraine’s Euromaidan protests last year …read more Source: Gulf...
Police bust online prostitute ring
Israeli suspects arrested for bringing Ukrainian, Russian women to Israel as prostitutes under guise of medical tourism. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Seven killed in attack on eastern Ukraine airport
Government advisor says at least seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed and nine others wounded on Monday as pro-Russian separatists attempt to take Donetsk Airport …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukrainian nationalists topple massive Lenin in Kharkiv
Pro-Ukrainian protesters in eastern Ukraine’s city Kharkiv on Sept. 28 toppled a giant Lenin statue seen as a symbol of Soviet legacy and Moscow’s control. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Russia’s Lavrov says ties with Washington need ‘reset 2.0’
Foreign minister says situation in Ukraine improving thanks to Putin …read more Source: Gulf...
