Section: Africa&ME
Ukrainian President to Sue Russia Over Crimea Bridge Construction
KIEV (Sputnik) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has given instructions to sue Russia for causing “environmental damage” as a result of building a bridge to Crimea, Ukrainian presidential spokesman Svyatoslav Tsegolko said Friday. “The president gave instructions to sue the Russian Federation because of environmental damage from the...
Ukraine depot blasts blow to combat capability
Ukraine says a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in the country has dealt a heavy blow to its combat capability. …read more Source:...
U.S. announces tighter financial sanctions on Russia
United States Treasury announces sanctions on Russian banks and energy firms due to Moscow’s continued interference in Ukraine. …read more Source: Arutz...
In US: Government tightens financial sanctions on Russian banks, energy firms
The US Treasury Friday announced tighter financial sanctions on Russian banks and energy firms because of Moscow's continued interference in Ukraine. The US Treasury Friday announced tighter financial sanctions on Russian banks and energy firms because of Moscow’s continued interference in Ukraine.In a move aimed at making it harder...
Ukrainian Court Sentences Two Journalists to Nine Years in Prison
KIEV (Sputnik) — A court in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region sentenced two journalists, who had been previously detained on charges of separatism, to nine years in prison, local media reported. The Andrushovsky court of the Zhytomyr region found journalists Dmitry Vasilets and Evgeny Timonin guilty, both were given nine years in prison, including...
Russia left troops in Belarus after wargames: Ukraine
Russia has left troops behind after staging war games in Belarus despite promising not to, Ukraine’s Commander in Chief Viktor Muzhenko told Reuters. …read more Source: The Daily...
Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City make do without player at champions Chelsea
The 23-year-old France full-back has been in fine form for City since his £50 million ($67 million, 57 million euros) pre-season move from Monaco. Manchester City’s defensive resilience in the absence of the injured Benjamin Mendy faces its first and arguably toughest test when the Premier League leaders travel to champions Chelsea on...
Amnesty exposes Kiir’s illicit US$46m South Sudan arms deal brokered under UK government’s nose
Tweet Amnesty International, 26/SEPT/2017, SSN; Research released by Amnesty International today reveals how a shell company in the heart of London’s West End acted as an intermediary in huge prospective arms deals to war-torn South Sudan and other countries, thanks to regulatory gaps which are making the UK a hotspot for companies involved...
Atletico Madrid: After Atletico ambush, Chelsea’s player sets sights on Manchester City
Eden Hazard says Chelsea will carry the momentum from their superb Champions League win over Atletico Madrid into Saturday's Stamford Bridge showdown with free-scoring Premier League leaders Manchester City. Eden Hazard says Chelsea will carry the momentum from their superb Champions League win over Atletico Madrid into Saturday’s...
Blast rocks arms depot in Ukraine
Authorities probe possible sabotage Ukrainian authorities evacuated more than 30 000 people from the central Vinnytsia region yesterday after a The post Blast rocks arms depot in Ukraine appeared first on HeraldLIVE. …read more Source: Herald...
