Section: Africa&ME
NATO: Russia supplying Ukraine rebels tanks
NATO chief says Moscow has continued giving pro-Kremlin rebels military aid, including rocket launchers and artillery. …read more Source: AL...
Ban alarmed by ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis; Security Council holds emergency talks
New York, 29th Aug. 2014 (WAM) – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is alarmed by what seems to be a “dangerous escalation” in the crisis in Ukraine with reports of intensified fighting in the country south-east near the border with Russia, as the Security Council held emergency talks on the latest developments. …read more...
UN: Death toll in Ukraine fighting tops 2,500
Report accuses pro-Russian separatists of a wide array of human rights abuses, including murder, abductions and torture. …read more Source:...
UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ by Ukraine crisis
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday expressed grave concerns about the intensifying conflict in Ukraine after Kiev and the West said Russian troops were actively involved …read more Source: Gulf...
Russian denial of Ukraine military involvement is lie, says Jewish oil tycoon Khodorkovsy
Khodorkovsy says Moscow lying and urges citizens to take to the streets and strike against actions. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Activists: Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
More than 100 Russian soldiers have been killed in eastern Ukraine in a battle helping pro-Russian separatists fight Ukrainian troops, the Russian presidential human rights council says. …read more Source:...
After encircling government forces, Ukraine rebels say will allow them to flee
Government accuses Russian troops of illegally entering eastern Ukraine, vows to defend its soil. …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebels to open path for trapped army
Separatists to allow “humanitarian corridor” for encircled troops after intervention by Russian president. …read more Source: AL...
Russia accused of lies over troops in Ukraine
US says that Russia “outright lied” over its presence in Ukraine, after Nato releases photographic evidence. …read more Source: AL...
Obama seeks military options for Islamic State
Obama tells press conference that he asked officials to come up with plans to denigrate the Islamic State, but rules out military action against Russia over the Ukraine. …read more Source:...
