Section: Africa&ME
Ukrainian voters speak ahead of key presidential poll
Before Ukraine’s presidential election on Sunday, voters speak to Al Jazeera about which way they will vote and why. …read more Source: AL...
One killed in ‘significant’ escalation in eastern Ukraine ahead of vote: AFP
…read more Source: Al-Manar TV
When European politics becomes personal
More often than not, Europe is invoked in abstract terms, such as when politicians argue that European sovereignty is the only path to security in a world dominated by great powers. But as the original Brexit deadline (March 29) drew nearer these past few weeks, the idea of a European identity became more concrete; the political suddenly became...
Chelsea boss calls for rule to halt matches due to racist abuse
Hudson-Odoi was also racially abused during Chelsea’s Europa League match at Dynamo Kiev earlier in March. …read more Source: Daily...
MoD: Russian Navy Ships Escort NATO Warships in Black Sea
NATO warships had been deployed to the region to participate in the Sea Shield exercise with Georgian and Ukrainian forces. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s pro-Russian city of Kharkiv still mistrustful of Kiev
Some in Kharkiv see Ukrainian government as “illegitimate” and will not vote in Sunday’s presidential elections. …read more Source: AL...
Artists use Ukraine president’s candy wrappers for critical portrait
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Swedbank CEO fired as dirty-money saga spins out of control
Swedbank AB has fired its chief executive officer, Birgitte Bonnesen, amid allegations the bank was used to launder billions of dollars in Russian money on her watch. Bonnesen, 62, will be replaced on an interim basis by chief financial officer Anders Karlsson, the bank said yesterday as the board prepared to face shareholders at an annual...
Ukraine corruption crisis haunts president’s re-election bid
Many say Petro Poroshenko failed to deliver promises to tackle graft, which is a key issue in the presidential vote. …read more Source: AL...
Comic actor upholds strong lead in Ukraine poll
Comic actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy has maintained a strong lead in Ukraine’s presidential election race, according to an opinion poll. …read more Source:...
