Section: Africa&ME
Anti-Russia Ukrainian MP to be arrested on treason charges
A Ukrainian MP who was once hailed as a symbol of resistance against Russia, but now stands accused of plotting a terrorist attack in Kiev, has been stripped of her immunity by parliament. …read more Source: Iran...
Ukrainian Investigators Detain Lawmaker Savchenko in Parliament’s Building
“On the basis of the resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dated March 22, 2018, on the stripping deputy Nadezhda Savchenko of parliamentary immunity, granting permission to launch criminal proceedings against her, her detention and choosing a preventive measure… I detain you on suspicion of committing crimes,” the Ukrainian Security...
Anti-Russia Ukrainian MP to be arrested on treason charges
A Ukrainian MP once hailed as a symbol of resistance against Russia stands accused of plotting a terrorist attack in Kiev. …read more Source:...
Ukraine to memorialize historic Lviv synagogue destroyed by Nazis
City planning to erect a subtle, outdoor monument to mark site of Eastern Europe’s first Reform temple …read more Source: The Times of...
Kiev seizes Gazprom assets in Ukraine
Authorities in Ukraine have seized nearly four million worth of assets belonging to the Russian gas giant Gazprom. …read more Source:...
Is Bosnia the next Ukraine?
Authorities are worried the Night Wolves are pushing for a separatist movement among Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. …read more Source: AL...
Politics: Trump doubles down on praise for Putin amid blowback for congratulatory phone call
Getting along with Russia "is a good thing, not a bad thing," President Trump tweeted. President Donald Trump defended his decision to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for his lopsided victory in the country’s election last week. Trump said the “fake news media” was “crazed” over his...
Iran women’s futsal teams to play friendlies against China, Ukraine
The Iran women’s national futsal team is scheduled to play four warm-up games against China and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Top teams meet as friendlies point the way to World Cup
World Cup hosts Russia take on five-time champions Brazil, holders Germany meet the 2010 winners Spain, and Argentina are up against Italy in some of the top games in a big day of friendly internationals tomorrow.With the World Cup now less than three months away, national team coaches are fine-tuning their squads. Some teams at the June 14-July...
Legislation clears way for MH17 trials in the Netherlands
The Dutch government has sent legislation to Parliament that clears the way for prosecution in the Netherlands of any suspects identified in the long-running investigation into the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine. …read more Source: The Daily...
