Section: Africa&ME
Trump triumphs over Clinton in stunning White House upset
* New York businessman wins in first run at public office * Republicans retain control of US House, Senate * Trump win pushes down dollar, stocks, Mexican peso Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the...
EU Sanctions Six Russian MPs over Supporting Moscow to Seize Crimea
The European Union on Wednesday added six MPs from Crimea who were recently elected to Russia’s parliament to its sanctions blacklist for their role in supporting Moscow’s seizure of the region from Ukraine. “In line with its non-recognition policy, the EU considers that the persons who became members of the State Duma as a result of...
EU sanctions six Russian MPs from Crimea
The European Union Wednesday added six MPs from Crimea who were recently elected to Russia’s parliament to its sanctions blacklist for their role in supporting Moscow’s seizure of the region from Ukraine …read more Source: The Daily...
Trump triumphs over Clinton in White House upset
Republican Donald Trump stunned the world on Tuesday by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path.A wealthy real-estate developer and former reality TV host, Trump rode a wave of anger toward Washington insiders to defeat...
Ukraine: Country pushes UN to step up scrutiny of Crimea
The measure condemns abuses and discrimination in Crimea, which was seized by Russia in February 2014 Ukraine on Tuesday launched a bid at the United Nations to condemn rights abuses in Crimea and press Russia to allow UN monitors to visit the territory.Backed by 38 countries including the United States, France and Britain, Ukraine presented a...
US Election: Donald Trump wins 2016 presidential poll
Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton called Trump to congratulate him and concede defeat. Republican Donald Trump stunned the world on Tuesday by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path.A wealthy real-estate developer...
EU Expands List of Individual Anti-Russia Sanctions
The European Union has targeted new individuals on the pretext of Crimea’s reunification with Russia. The European Union has added new people to the sanctions list of Russian and Ukrainian nationals accuses of jeopardizing Ukraine’s territorial integrity, an EU Council source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “New names have been added to...
Khodorkovsky urges UK to sanction Russian elites
Former oil tycoon and Kremlin foe Mikhail Khodorkovsky Tuesday urged British MPs to punish corrupt Russian officials with assets in Britain, saying broader sanctions on Russia did not work. …read more Source: The Daily...
Clinton v Trump: how will the Middle East be affected under a new administration?
Millions of US citizens turn out on Tuesday to polling stations to vote for the 45th president of the US. The elections will conclude a bitter battle, full of vitriol and hostility, between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. The months-long debates that were loaded with scandals and mutual accusations have...
EU adds to Crimea sanctions blacklist
EU diplomatic sources said six Crimea deputies elected to Russia’s Duma had been added to two already on the blacklist. …read more Source: World...
