Section: Africa&ME
Wanted Russian arrested over Forbes editor’s murder
Ukraine’s security agency said Saturday it has arrested a Russian man wanted by Interpol over the 2004 murder of American journalist Paul Khlebnikov. The suspect, originally from Chechnya, was arrested in Kiev. “According to Interpol, the foreigner participated in a series of sponsored murders, in particular that of Forbes’...
‘Where do we go?’ vies at Ukrainian filmfest.
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Belarus detains Ukraine journalist for ‘spying’
Kiev: A Ukrainian public radio journalist has been detained in Belarus, reportedly on charges of espionage, the head of Ukraine’s state broadcaster said on Friday. Pavlo Sharoyko, who works as Minsk correspondent for UA:Ukrainian Radio, was detained in Belarus, the head of Ukraine’s public broadcasting corporation, Zurab Alasania,...
UNGA Resolution Accusing Moscow is Kiev’s Attempt to Push Own Agenda – Analyst
Sputnik: What is behind the latest Ukrainian efforts in terms of their political agenda? What is Kiev trying to put forward with this one? Xavier Moreau: You know, in my opinion, there is no importance of this resolution because as we know only the Security Council of the United Nations can have an influence on what happens not only in Ukraine,...
Russia Vetoes “Unbalanced” UN Resolution to Extend Syria Chemical Probe
A Russian resolution on the international inquiry into chemical attacks in Syria has been rejected by the UN Security Council, shortly after Russia vetoed a rival proposal by the US, calling it flawed and unbalanced. The US and Russia both put forward their respective resolutions to the UN Security Council on how the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative...
Victoria’s Secret gala hits snag in China as model pulls out
Top US fashion model Gigi Hadid on Friday pulled out of the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show in Shanghai after an online video showing her apparently making a slant-eyes face sparked criticism in China. The announcement is the second apparent snag to hit the US lingerie maker’s A-list underwear extravaganza set for Monday,...
Putin speaks with Ukraine’s separatist leaders
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to eastern Ukraine’s rebel leaders to discuss a prisoner swap, his first publicly acknowledged direct contact with the two pro-Russian separatist republics. The Kremlin said late Wednesday that Putin spoke by telephone with Alexander Zakharchenko, leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk...
News24.com | Putin speaks to Ukraine’s separatist leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to eastern Ukraine’s rebel leaders to discuss a prisoner swap, a report says. …read more Source:...
In first, Putin speaks to Ukraine’s separatist leaders to discuss prisoner swap
Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to eastern Ukraine’s rebel leaders to discuss a prisoner swap, his first publicly acknowledged direct contact with the two pro-Russian separatist republics. The…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
eNCA | In a first, Putin speaks with Ukraine’s separatist leaders
Ukraine accuses Russia of fueling the conflict in Ukraine’s east and supporting the separatists with weapons and troops. …read more Source:...
