Section: Africa&ME
Egypt, Russia deny Polish claims that Egypt will sell Mistral warships to Russia
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and spokesperson of the Egyptian Embassy in Moscow Ayman Moussa denied the claims of Poland’s defence minister saying that Egypt plans to sell two Mistral warships to Russia for $1. Polish defence minister Antoni Macierewicz reportedly said during a parliamentary debate on Thursday that he had obtained...
Russia denies Polish claim Egypt sold it warships for $1
After Paris refused to sell Russia warships due to the latter’s occupation of the Crimean peninsula, the French decided to sell the Mistral class ships to Egypt; the Poles are claiming that the ships were then sold to Russia by Egypt for $1, a move which Russia denies. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Mkhitaryan Kinachomtesa Old Trafford ni historia yake mwenyewe
MANCHESTER, England MIONGONI mwa mastaa ambao usajili wao uliteka vichwa vya habari wakati wa majira ya kiangazi ni Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Akitokea Borussia Dormund ya Bunderliga, kiungo huyo wa pembeni alitua Old Trafforrd kwa ada inayotajwa kuwa ni zaidi ya pauni milioni 20. Kilichowashitua wengi si kiasi hicho kikubwa cha fedha, bali kipaji cha...
Row over trade deal exposes gridlock in EU decision-making
The European Union’s difficulties in sealing a landmark trade pact with Canada because of opposition from a Belgian region is exposing the bloc’s wider struggle to get things done.The impasse over the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada is not unique.The EU is also struggling to finalise a political and trade...
Africa in the dock at the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague © ANP/AFP/File / Martijn BeekmanTHE HAGUE, Netherlands, Oct 21 – The International Criminal Court — dealt a blow Friday with South Africa’s decision to withdraw from the tribunal — has launched nine investigations in eight African countries since its establishment in...
Guardiola: Aguero and Kompany staying at Man City
Kompany has struggled with injuries in recent seasons while Aguero has often been linked with a return to Spain. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday rejected speculation star Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero and injury-plagued club captain Vincent Kompany are not part of his long-term plans.Neither player started in City’s 4-0...
Merkel threatens sanctions on Russia over Aleppo bombing
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday demanded an end to attacks by Syrian government forces and Russia on the northern city of Aleppo, adding that the European Union would take measures against both if the “barbaric” campaign continued …read more Source: The Daily...
Merkel threatens sanctions on Russia over Aleppo bombing
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Refugee women find solace in Swedish crochet project
Women from Syria, Ukraine take part in unusual artwork which intertwines themes of home, belonging, security …read more Source: Anadolu...
Syria: Italy resists EU push for Russia sanctions over Aleppo bombings
Britain, France and Germany want maximum pressure on Moscow to stop its assault on rebels in eastern Aleppo. European Union leaders condemned Russia on Friday for its bombing of civilians in Syria’s besieged city of Aleppo but faced resistance from Italy to impose new sanctions against Moscow over the atrocities.Horrified by Russian air...
