Section: Africa&ME
Putin, Merkel call for immediate truce in east Ukraine – Kremlin
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Angela Merkel: German Chancellor unites conservatives for ‘toughest race yet’
Merkel faces multiple challenges at home, and a confused picture in Europe and internationally. German Chancellor Angela Merkel formally united her conservative block behind her re-election bid Monday, despite discord over migrant policy, as she faces tough challenges from both the right and left.While a huge refugee influx has fuelled the rise...
Nile Establishment for International Trade targets exporting 60,000 tonnes of oranges in 2017
The Nile Establishment for International Trade aims to export 60,000 tonnes of oranges worth $27m in 2017, up from 41,000 tonnes at $18.5m in 2016, with an average price of $450 per tonne. The head of exports and logistics, Nader Shanab, said that the company targets to hit an increase of 46%. He added that the decision to float the Egyptian...
EU resists Trump’s olive branch to Russia
EU Foreign ministers have once again insisted on maintaining sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Report: Trump’s national security adviser will recommend Trump make a big move against Russia
On Monday, Politico reported that Michael Flynn, the retired general and national security adviser to President Donald Trump, would advise the Trump administration to back Montenegro's entrance into NATO — a move sure to infuriate Russia. Flynn has longstanding ties to Russia — most notably, he received payment to attend a gala event for...
Turkish media and travel to Ukraine
Femen, a group made up of women activists, staged a demonstration about eight years ago in front of the Turkish Embassy in Kiev, carrying posters that said, “Ukraine is not a brothel.” …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
EU’s top diplomats vow to uphold Russia sanctions
BRUSSELS: The European Union’s (EU) top diplomats vowed on Monday to uphold sanctions against Russia for destabilising conflict-torn Ukraine, despite confusion over how US President Donald Trump plans to manage his relations with Moscow. Determined to wait no longer for a clear message from Washington, EU foreign ministers said their...
Zozulya unlikely to join Rayo, agent says
Ukraine striker Roman Zozulya, falsely labelled a neo-Nazi by a Spanish newspaper, is unlikely to play for Rayo Vallecano this season, one of his agents said on Monday. Zozulya signed for the second division strugglers on loan from Real Betis last week but immediately came under fire from supporters who refused to accept his denial …read...
Report: Retired Gen. Flynn to recommend Trump make a big move against Russia
On Monday, Politico reported that retired general and national security advisor to President Donald Trump, Michael Flynn, would advise the Trump administration to back Montenegro's entrance into NATO — a move sure to infuriate Russia. Flynn has long-standing ties to Russia, most notably he received payment to attend a gala event for Russia...
Zozulya unlikely to join Rayo, agent says
Ukraine striker Roman Zozulya, falsely labelled a neo-Nazi by a Spanish newspaper, is unlikely to play for Rayo Vallecano this season, one of his agents said on Monday. Zozulya signed for the second division strugglers on loan from Real Betis last week but immediately came under fire from supporters who refused to accept his denial of the...
