Section: Africa&ME
Germany’s Merkel to press Ukraine peace talks after Russian election
Chancellor Angela Merkel wants a renewed push for peace in Ukraine as conflicting sides fail to live up to the Minsk agreements. The optimistic tone comes as the EU renewed sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. …read more Source:...
EU says Ukraine must to more to fight corruption
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on March 12 that Ukraine must do more to fight corruption and establish an anti-corruption court in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission, a rights watchdog. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Merkel eyes fresh Ukraine peace push after Russian vote
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she wanted to relaunch a push for peace in Ukraine after Russia’s presidential election Sunday, which Vladimir Putin is expected to win comfortably. “I am confident that after the election in Russia next Sunday we can have a fresh impetus and we can see how we can achieve qualitative progress …read...
Super Eagles: Serbia, Poland select Lewandoski, Matic for friendlies against Nigeria
The Super Eagles will play preparatory matches in March against Poland, Serbia Poland and Serbia have included Robert Lewandowski and Nemanja Matic in their respective teams to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the upcoming friendlies.Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr earlier revealed a list of 28 players invited to face Poland and Serbia on...
Ukraine must to more to fight corruption: Mogherini
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Monday Ukraine must do more to fight corruption and establish an anti-corruption court in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission, a rights watchdog. …read more Source: The Daily...
EU extends Russia sanctions for 6 more months for meddling in Ukraine
The European Union has prolonged sanctions against senior Russian officials, lawmakers and military officers for a further six months over alleged meddling in Ukraine. “An assessment of the situation…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
EU extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine crisis
The sanctions, including travel restrictions and asset freezes against 150 people and 38 companies, would be extended until 15 September, the European Council said. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Famagusta International Art Festival
An exhibition of painting for the International Famagusta Art Festival, organised by the Municipality of Famagusta, opened at Rauf Raif Denktas Culture and Congress Palace. According to a statement from the Gaziğmağus Municipality, the work of 24 artists from Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Russia, Jordan,...
Entertainment: Is Novak Djokovic fully recovered? He just lost to Taro Daniel, a qualifier from Japan
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Novak Djokovic crisis continues. He was unable to get past his opening match in Indian Wells on Sunday even after another extended break from the game he once dominated and after what he termed “a small medical intervention” on his troublesome right elbow.On court, the troubles continue. He looked strong and precise in...
Putin: Russia’s post-Soviet tsar
Vladimir Putin, seen here on a billboard in south Lebanon, has stamped his total authority in Russia, silencing opposition and reasserting Moscow’s lost might abroad/AFPMOSCOW, Russian Federation, Mar 12 – Vladimir Putin, who is set to extend his long rule to 2024 in Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, has stamped his total...
