Section: Africa&ME
Ensuring Euro-Atlantic security
The chasm between Russia and the West appears to be wider now than at any point since the Cold War.But, despite stark differences, there are areas of existential common interest.As we did during the darkest days of the Cold War, Americans, Europeans, and Russians must work together to avoid catastrophe, including by preventing terrorist attacks...
Three deadly viruses that could spawn pandemic
Bird flu is back.Chinese authorities are closing live poultry markets as H7N9 courses through the country, infecting 192 and killing 79 in January alone.So far, this strain of avian flu appears to have been transmitted only through contact with live poultry, but there’s always a fear it will mutate and start passing between...
Kidnapped Ukrainian MP found unharmed, attackers detained: prosecutor
A Ukrainian lawmaker kidnapped in the southern city of Odessa earlier Thursday has been found unharmed and his attackers have been detained, the local prosecutor’s office said. …read more Source: The Daily...
Opec needs to prolong cuts to eliminate glut: Total CEO
Opec and Russia will need to prolong their six-month deal to cut oil output if they plan to trim the global inventory glut that has kept a lid on prices, said Total chief executive officer Patrick Pouyanne.“If they want really to have an impact on the market, which means to have the inventories going down because inventories are quite high, it...
OSCE head Lamberto Zannier discusses the Ukraine crisis
Secretary General Lamberto Zannier discusses the future of the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe. …read more Source: AL...
U.N. mediator not expecting quick breakthrough in Syria peace talks
UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura delivers his speech during the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 19, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle(Reuters) U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura said on Wednesday he did not expect an immediate breakthrough when Syria peace talks restart on Thursday but wanted productive talks...
Brown Ideye: Nigerian player joins Mikel in China
He will play alongside Super Eagles team-mate John Mikel Obi and Gabon international Malick Evouna. Brown Ideye has become the latest Nigerian to head to the Chinese Super League, after joining Tianjin Teda.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 28-year-old has left Greek club Olympiakos to sign a three-year deal.He will play alongside...
Saudi-Ukraine strong relations highlighted at Interpipe reception
RIYADH — Interpipe, global steel pipes and railway wheels producer, hosted a reception in partnership with the Ukrainian Embassy in Riyadh last Tuesday (Feb. 21), attended by key government officials and business representatives from the Kingdom. These included the Chairman of Al Shaye Group Saud Al Shaye, Chairman of Rassais Group and Head of...
2 US Lawmakers Call for Lethal Weapons for Ukraine
Two U.S. lawmakers say the time has come for the United States to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons to better defend itself against Moscow-backed separatists, saying that a “confrontational” Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no sign of easing the pressure on Kyiv. …read more Source:...
In Poland: Right-wing govt ousts 90 percent of top brass in defence overhaul
About 90 percent of Poland's top military brass have been replaced in an overhaul launched by the rightwing government, the defence ministry said Wednesday. About 90 percent of Poland’s top military brass have been replaced in an overhaul launched by the rightwing government, the defence ministry said Wednesday.Several leading generals...
