Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine threatens to blacklist France’s Le Pen over Crimea remarks
Kyiv has warned French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen of consequences for undermining Ukraine’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The far-right leader claimed Crimean citizens “wanted to join Russia.” …read more Source:...
Is Russia’s ‘ghost train’ a sign of new Cold War?
Russia’s “ghost train” is coming back. Just like in the grim Soviet-era days, a military train will soon be rolling through Russia’s vast terrain. It’s not just any kind of train: This one will be loaded with nuclear-tipped missiles, their guidance systems programmed to strike strategic targets in the West. Amid rising tensions...
Wawrinka moves into quarters
Reigning US Open champion Stan Wawrinka was in impressive form as he saw off Serbia’s Viktor Troicki in straight sets to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International yesterday. In a high quality match, the Swiss world number four took just under 90 minutes to defeat Troicki 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. Wawrinka, 31, has traditionally...
10.5% decrease in tourist arrivals in November: CAPMAS
The number of tourists who travelled to Egypt in November 2016 was 499,800—a 10.5% decline year-over-year (y-o-y), compared to November 2015, according the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The agency explained in its monthly bulletin on the tourism sector that western Europe sent the largest number of tourists to...
OSCE ‘not satisfied’ with status quo in eastern Ukraine
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which is tasked with monitoring truce agreements in eastern Ukraine, says it is displeased with the status quo in the region despite the fact that the conflict has generally subsided. …read more Source: Iran...
OSCE ‘not satisfied’ with status quo in eastern Ukraine
The OSCE chairman said the organization wants to make efforts to “see change for the better.” …read more Source:...
Boufal leads Morocco Cup of Nations bid
Sofiane Boufal of English Premier League side Southampton will lead Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations bid after being included in the 23-man squad named by coach Herve Renard on Tuesday. Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia, Monaco’s Nabil Dirar and Nordin Amrabat of Watford are some of the other key players for the Atlas Lions. However,...
Three Israelis suspected of vandalizing Jesus statue in Uman
Three Israeli youths, including two brothers, are accused of vandalizing a statue of Jesus on the cross in the city of Uman, Ukraine. …read more Source: Arutz...
Ukraine moves to blacklist Le Pen over Crimea comments
Ukraine indicated Wednesday it would bar French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen from entering the country after comments she made that appeared to legitimize Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 …read more Source: The Daily...
Iran Envoy Highlights Trade Opportunities in Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to Ukraine highlighted the ample opportunities available for Iranian investors in the East European country, particularly in the agriculture sector. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
