Section: Africa&ME
The Latest: Obama says US will respond to Russian hacking
President Barack Obama says the U.S. must and will take action against Russia in response to cyber interference with the election.Obama tells NPR News the U.S. will respond at a “time and place of our choosing.” His comments are the clearest indication to date that whatever response the U.S. is planning has not yet occurred.Obama says...
Ukraine commends EU step to secure association deal
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Friday praised a European Union decision which paves the way for final agreement on a cooperation accord between Ukraine and the bloc. …read more Source: Libya...
Ukraine heeds Turkey’s support, says ambassador
Ukraine ambassador to Ankara says Turkey is ‘effective world actor’ …read more Source: Anadolu...
Japan, Russia: Countries wrap up peace treaty summit
Our work together on the economic front will help us create a foundation to improve relations," he said. Japan and Russia on Friday struck economic deals to build confidence towards a peace treaty to formally end World War II that has been prevented by a spat over Russian-occupied islands claimed by Tokyo.The second and final day of talks in...
Saudi-Ukrainian Partnership Produces Electronic Warfare Aircraft
From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English. Riyadh – A cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Ukrainian manufacturer Antonov will be translated on Tuesday with the launching … continue reading Saudi-Ukrainian Partnership Produces Electronic Warfare Aircraft …read more Source: ASHARQ...
Japan, Russia wrap up peace treaty summit
Despite continued sanctions on Russia, Japan is eager to make progress on a 70-year-old territorial dispute. …read more Source: Daily...
EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions until mid-2017 in a signal to Trump
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to extend economic sanctions against Russia over the turmoil in Ukraine until mid-2017, though some wanted a longer timespan over fear U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would ease pressure on Moscow. The post EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions until mid-2017 in a signal to Trump...
EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions until mid-2017 in a signal to Trump
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to extend economic sanctions against Russia over the turmoil in Ukraine until mid-2017, though some wanted a longer timespan over fear U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would ease pressure on Moscow. …read more Source: Libya...
European Union prolongs sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
European Union leaders have decided to extend the bloc’s economic sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis for another six months. …read more Source:...
Brexit, Russia loom over ‘minefield’ EU summit
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders grappled with Russia and Brexit at a “minefield” summit in Brussels on Thursday at the end of one of the most turbulent years in the bloc’s history. The 28 leaders are dealing with the migration crisis, sanctions against Moscow over the wars in Ukraine and Syria, and a troublesome pact with Kiev...
