Section: Africa&ME
Erdoğan talks to NATO chief, Ukrainian president
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, separately, over the phone late on March 16, according to a diplomatic source. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Kiev Violates International Law by Stemming Voting of Russians in Ukraine
“It is a blatant violation of international obligations, international law, and violation of our citizens’ rights,” Maya Grishina said. Earlier in the day, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said that Kiev would not allow Russian citizens to visit Russian diplomatic missions on the territory of Ukraine to vote in the Sunday...
Juventus to face Real again, English pair drawn together
Juventus were given a chance to avenge last year’s Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid when the two sides were drawn together for the quarter-finals of this year’s competition yesterday. The last eight also produced an all English pairing as Premier League leaders Manchester City were drawn against Liverpool, the only team to...
Napoli’s Hamsik still has eyes on Serie A title
Napoli skipper Marek Hamsik insists his side are still in the Serie A title race as they battle to avoid falling seven points behind Juventus before the international break. “Napoli aren’t giving up anything,” said Hamsik, after six-time defending champions Juventus pulled four points clear in midweek. “Anything can definitely happen. The...
Erdogan talks to NATO chief, Ukrainian president
Turkey is an important NATO ally, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tells Turkish president …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine Bans Access to Russia’s Diplomatic Missions, Moscow Responds
Ukraine’s decision to prohibit Russian citizens from voting in the Russian embassy and Consulate General in Ukraine on March 18 contradicts international human rights norms and does not fit in the definition of a civilized state, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday. “The decision of the Ukrainian authorities released...
Politics: US security officials say Russian hackers could shut down nuclear power plants and electric facilities in America
The US accused Russia on Thursday of orchestrating cyberattacks against American energy facilities. The US accused Russia on Thursday of orchestrating cyberattacks against American energy facilities. The hackers have been targeting US interests since at least 2015. Reports indicate the hackers could have shut down nuclear power plants, water, and...
Politics: US troops in Syria prepare for more Russian attacks after crushing up to 300 mercenaries in February battle
Russians are now reportedly joining up to take revenge on the US after losing the fight in February. US troops in Syria are digging in and preparing for future attacks after a massive battle played out in the country’s east The US Brig. Gen. in charge of the US-led fight against ISIS confirmed that around 300 Russian mercenaries were killed...
Ukraine won’t let Russians vote in presidential election
Ukraine said Friday that Russians will be unable to vote in this Sunday’s presidential election because access to Moscow’s diplomatic missions will be blocked. “On Sunday, March 18, 2018 security arrangements…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
Ukraine won’t let Russians vote in presidential election
Ukraine said Friday that Russians will be unable to vote in this Sunday’s presidential election because access to Moscow’s diplomatic missions will be blocked. “On Sunday, March 18, 2018 security arrangements…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
