Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine officials declare wealth in anti-corruption reform
The revelation of Ukrainian officials’ assets to the public has caught many people by surprise. …read more Source:...
Big guns aim for spot in next round of Champions League
Here is a look ahead to tonight’s Champions League action as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City host Barcelona with a number of sides, including the Spanish champions, looking to seal a place in the next round (all kick-offs 9:45pm Qatar time unless stated): Group A At Sofia, Bulgaria: Ludogorets Razgrad (BUL) vs Arsenal (ENG) Mesut Ozil...
Ukraine lawmakers made to declare assets online
Ukrainian public servants have disclosed millions in cash, luxury cars, and even holy relics after a new anti-graft law came into force. The move has been hailed by activists in corruption-plagued Kyiv. …read more Source:...
We need an ‘energetic’ push for global peace
Energy is one of the most essential elements that humans depend on to survive. It is indispensable for economic development. It is vital for heating, food production and manufacturing of goods. Energy has also shaped nation states’ foreign policies for centuries. Since the 17th century, imperialist powers have been struggling to get their...
IFJ reports 66 journalists killed in 2016
Sixty-six journalists have been killed in different countries around the world while performing professional duties since the beginning of 2016. ||| Brussels – Sixty-six journalists were killed in different countries around the world while performing professional duties since the beginning of 2016, the International Federation of...
Georgia ruling party scores win in disputed polls
Georgia’s ruling party has scored a landslide win in disputed parliamentary polls, official results showed on Monday, as the main opposition cried fraud. ‘Georgian Dream won in all but two of 50 single-mandate constituencies’ where a second round was held on Sunday, central election commission spokeswoman Ketevan Dangadze told AFP....
Ukrainians shocked as politicians declare vast wealth
KIEV (Reuters) – An anti-corruption reform requiring senior Ukrainian officials to declare their wealth online has exposed a vast difference between the fortunes of politicians and those they represent. The post Ukrainians shocked as politicians declare vast wealth appeared first on LIBYA TODAY. …read more Source: Libya...
Dutch government seeks more time for solution on Ukraine-EU treaty impasse
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch government sought more time on Monday to find a way to avoid having to revoke the country’s support for a partnership agreement between the European Union and Ukraine, the foreign minister said in a letter to parliament. The post Dutch government seeks more time for solution on Ukraine-EU treaty impasse...
Dutch government seeks more time for solution on Ukraine-EU treaty impasse
The Dutch government sought more time Monday to find a way to avoid having to revoke the country’s support for a partnership agreement between the European Union and Ukraine, the foreign minister said in a letter to parliament. …read more Source: The Daily...
Champions League: City await Barca as big guns eye next
Mesut Ozil scored his first professional hat-trick in Arsenal's 6-0 whitewash of Ludogorets last time out. AFP Sports looks ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League action as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City host Barcelona with a number of sides, including the Spanish champions, looking to seal a place in the next round (all kick-offs...
