Section: Africa&ME
Moscow’s ‘Stop List’ of EU Citizens to Keep Operating After Sanctions Extension
YALTA (Sputnik) — The Russian “black list” of EU citizens will continue to operate after the extension of European sanctions against Russian individuals and companies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Friday. “This was not a surprise for us given the prejudiced approach of the European Union to the intra-Ukrainian...
eNCA | EU urged not to reject Ukraine’s aspirations
Kiev has already angered its bitter foe Moscow by signing in 2014 a landmark trade agreement with the EU. …read more Source:...
eNCA | EU urged not to reject Ukraine’s aspirations
Kiev has already angered its bitter foe Moscow by signing in 2014 a landmark trade agreement with the EU. …read more Source:...
Remembering the Ottoman Empire in Palestine
By Gabriel Polley The last months of this year contain two landmark centenaries in the history of Palestine. The first is the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, on November 2nd. On that day, while Israelis celebrate, the Palestinians will mourn the short letter which, three decades later, took their country from them, the Nakba which...
US Treasury Announces New Iran Sanctions
Donald TrumpThe United States on Thursday imposed economic sanctions on 11 individuals and companies accused of supporting Iran’s Revolutionary Guards or engaging in hostile cyber-attacks on US banks, the Treasury Department announced. The move to toughen sanctions for Iran’s alleged destabilisation of the Middle East contrasted with...
Fearing Russia, Sweden holds biggest war games in 20 years
GOTHENBURG – Neutral Sweden has launched its biggest war games in two decades with support from NATO countries, drilling 19,000 troops after years of spending cuts that have left the country fearful of Russia’s growing military strength. , On the eve of Russia’s biggest maneuvers since 2013, which NATO says will be greater than...
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
The EU on Thursday extended by a further six months sanctions against nearly 150 Russian and Ukrainian officials over their suspected involvement in the war in eastern Ukraine. “An assessment of the…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
Peacekeepers Deployment in Donbass May Lead to Easing of Anti-Russia Sanctions
BERLIN (Sputnik) — German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel believes that sanctions against Russia may be loosened in case of successful implementation of the initiative on deployment of UN peacekeepers to eastern Ukraine. Gabriel pointed out that earlier this week, the issue of peacekeepers’ deployment had been discussed by German Chancellor...
Metallurgical Industries Company receives 9 international bids for developing Iron and Steel Company
Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries, one of Ministry of Public Sector Affairs’ companies, received nine international bids for developing and restructuring Steel Iron and Steel Company. These offers were submitted through the international tender, which was offered by the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries on 21 April for...
Ukraine launches joint war games with US, NATO forces ahead of Russia drills
The Ukrainian military says some 2,500 troops from 15 NATO members will take part in the drills, which will continue until September 23. …read more Source:...
