Section: Africa&ME
Sri Lankan in ‘bomb’ drama just released from psychiatric care
Armed police stormed a Malaysia Airlines flight which was forced to return to Melbourne after a passenger tried to enter the cockpit claiming he had a bomb © AFP / MANAN VATSYAYANAMelbourne, Australia, Jun 1 – A Sri Lankan man who tried to enter an airline cockpit with what he said was a bomb, before terrified passengers managed to overpower him,...
Putin hosts Modi at Russia’s economic showcase
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts Indian premier Narendra Modi on Thursday on the sidelines of the Kremlin’s annual economic forum, as Moscow looks to burnish a fragile recovery despite tensions with the West. Modi and Putin will meet on the third leg of the Indian leader’s four-nation tour of Europe with the pair looking to...
World Ignores Displaced Africans, Aid Agency Protests
The world pays the least attention to humanitarian crises when they force Africans from their homes, dashing hopes of peace, hindering reconstruction and increasing the risk of radicalization, an aid agency said Thursday. Central African Republic topped the Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) annual list of neglected displacement crises. It...
Crimea to Bring Dozen of Investment Projects to St. Petersburg Economic Forum
YALTA (Sputnik) — Crimea’s government said Wednesday it was going to roll out a dozen of investment projects at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). “We will present around 10 investment projects and 20 investment platforms,” the Black Sea republic’s government said in a statement. The region hopes to attract funds...
Kiev-led Troops Received Orders to Donbass Ceasefire for Next 24 Hours – HQ
KIEV (Sputnik) — The Ukrainian military received an order banning the use of all types of weapons and ammunition for 24 hours, the press center of the headquarters of Kiev’s military operation in eastern Ukraine said Wednesday. “On May 31, the leadership of the Ukrainian armed forces ordered commanders of all levels to prohibit the use of...
Dutch senators approve ratification of EU-Ukraine pact
Ukraine is poised to improve ties with Western Europe. …read more Source:...
IAAF rejects 28 Russians, approves 3
MOSCOW — The IAAF rejected bids from 28 Russians to compete as neutral athletes Wednesday and approved only three. Russia was banned from all international track and field competition in 2015 amid allegations of widespread Doping and a cover-up orchestrated by government officials. Former European javelin champion Vera Rebrik, who competed for...
Ushakov: Putin to hold a number of international meetings on sidelines of SPIEF discussing crisis in Syria
Ushakov: Putin to hold a number of international meetings on sidelines of SPIEF discussing crisis in Syria Moscow, SANA – Assistant of the Russian President Yuri Ushakov announced that President Vladimir Putin will hold a number of international meetings in St. Petersburg city, including a meeting with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on...
Muguruza survives scare as Nadal, Djokovic march on
French Open title rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 32 yesterday, while women’s defending champion Garbine Muguruza survived a second-round scare.Nadal outclassed Dutchman Robin Haase 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 49 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier to continue his quest for an incredible 10th Roland Garros...
DPR Rep Confirms Agreement With Ukraine on Donbass Truce From June 1
DONETSK (Sputnik) — The previous agreement on the ceasefire regime in Donbass stipulated truce during Easter celebrations. “An agreement was reached with the Ukrainian side on an indefinite cessation of fire from 00:00 [Moscow time] on June 1,” Yakubov said. The Donbass conflict erupted in April 2014 as a local counter-reaction to the...
