Section: Africa&ME
Russia might regain voting rights in Council of Europe
Ukraine, five nations vote against declaration …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ministers agree on Russia return to rejoin Europe’s human rights body
Foreign ministers from the Council of Europe, the continent’s chief human rights watchdog, reached an agreement on Friday that opens the way for Russia to return to the organization, resolving a dispute that began after Crimea’s reunification with the country. …read more Source: Iran...
Ukraine Ruling Coalition Breaks Up, May Lead to Snap Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukraine’s ruling coalition broke up on Friday after the People’s Front party quit outgoing President Petro Poroshenko’s faction, potentially paving the way for incoming President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to call a snap election. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Polish minister pops ‘what if’ question over US gas plans
Some EU states believe US gas exports are good but those of Russia less so. What happens if prices dictate US exports to go elsewhere? At the European Economic Forum this was controversially discussed, says Jo Harper.”With the market prices for contracts recently signed by the Polish oil and gas company PGNiG, so far so good,”...
Nigerian Players Abroad: Henry Onyekuru, Olanrewaju Kayode and Stephen Eze win domestic cup titles in Europe
Three Nigerian players tasted dometic cup successes with their respective clubs on Wednesday in Europe. The current European football season is gradually winding down and a host of Nigerian players have already tasted glory with their clubs. …read more Source: Pulse...
Ukraine To Hold Presidential Inauguration Monday
In this file photo taken on March 06, 2019 Ukrainian comic actor, showman and then presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelensky takes part in the shooting of the television series “Servant of the People” where he plays the role of the President of Ukraine in Kiev. Ukraine’s parliament voted on May 16, 2019, to hold the inauguration of the...
The Management of Savagery – Book Review
(The Management of Savagery – How America’s National Security State Fueled the Rise of al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Donald Trump. Max Blumenthal. Verso, London/New York, 2019.) Even though the ending is known, Max Blumenthal’s book The Management of Savagery draws the reader through an intriguing tale of media management, political management,...
Putin tells Pompeo he wants to ‘fully restore’ US-Russian ties
US secretary of state met Russian president and foreign minister to discuss Iran, Ukraine, Venezuela and Syria. …read more Source: AL...
Flying to Ukraine? You may want to think again
Health Ministry issues travel advisory for five countries with measles outbreaks, asks travelers to reconsider plans. …read more Source: Arutz...
Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze left out as Flying Eagles coach picks 21 for 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup
His exclusion from the Flying Eagles squad means the 19-year-old is expected to be in the Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2019. Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze is missing from the Flying Eagles of Nigeria squad for the …read more Source: Pulse...
