Section: Africa&ME
Trump envoys in Europe: Talking points
US President Donald Trump’s envoys have tried to reassure allies that Washington remains committed to its global role and responsibilities. But after a week of top flight diplomacy, it is unclear if US Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and defence chief James Mattis have got the message across. Here is a summary of...
Ukraine marks 3rd anniversary of Euromaidan protests
Ukrainians mark the 3rd anniversary of the Euromaidan protests which led to the toppling of Viktor Yanukovych. …read more Source:...
Ukraine truce renewed at Munich security conference
Russia, Ukraine and allies agree to ensure peace in eastern Ukraine as Kremlin indirectly recognises breakaway regions. …read more Source: AL...
Pence reassures Europeans of ‘unwavering’ US commitment
MUNICH, Germany — US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday pledged an “unwavering” commitment to transatlantic ties, in an emphatic reassurance to allies including German Chancellor Angela Merkel who pleaded with nations not to go it alone. Capping a week of whirlwind diplomacy by American officials who have descended on Europe to calm nerves...
A Wall Street performance coach who’s consulted on Showtime’s ‘Billions’ says too many people have the same misconception about success
Wall Street coach Denise Shull, one of the inspirations for the psychiatrist character in "Billions," explains how to bring yourself out of a slump. For some of Denise Shull’s clients, being in a slump might mean losing millions of dollars of other people’s money. Shull is the founder of the ReThink Group, a performance...
Pence Says US Will Hold Russia Accountable; Moscow Calls for ‘Post-West’ Order
In his first major foreign policy speech, U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence has said that America will be ‘unwavering’ in its support for the NATO alliance, but warned European allies that they must step up defense spending. “I bring you this assurance – the United States of America strongly supports NATO and will be unwavering in our...
Russia seeks ‘post-West’ order as US vows loyalty to allies
Munich // Russia on Saturday called for an end to what it said was an outdated world order dominated by the West after US vice president Mike Pence pledged Washington’s “unwavering” commitment to transatlantic allies in Nato.Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered a diametrically opposed global vision, just hours after Mr...
Putin orders Russia to recognise documents issued in rebel-held east Ukraine
The decision will enable people from the conflict-hit region to travel, work or study in Russia. …read more Source: Eyewitness...
Pence Vows ‘Unwavering’ US Commitment to Transatlantic Alliance
In his first major foreign policy speech, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said that America will be ‘unwavering’ in its support for the NATO alliance, but warned European allies that they must step up defense spending. “I bring you this assurance – the United States of America strongly supports NATO and will be unwavering in our...
eNCA | Powers push for ceasefire, weapons withdrawal in E Ukraine from Monday
Since the end of January, shelling on both sides of the front line near the government-held town of Avdiyivka has been heavier than at any time since last summer. …read more Source:...
