Section: Africa&ME
German, French foreign minister to head to Ukraine next week
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine plans to deliver world’s largest jet to China
Ukraine said Wednesday it may deliver the world’s largest jet – originally developed for the Soviet Union’s abandoned space shuttle program – to China within the next five years. …read more Source: The Daily...
EU extends asset freezes, travel bans on Russia over Ukraine conflict
The EU extends its asset freezes and travel bans against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Ministry aims to boost winter tourism in North Cyprus
Fikri Ataoglu, Minister for Tourism and Environment stated that steps will be taken in order to revive winter tourism in the TRNC. Ataoglu said that for this reason they aim to bring in tourists from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Denmark with the co-operation of Turkish Airlines. Co-operation will include flights and advertisements, adding that...
Spain and Wales cruise in qualifiers
PARIS — Spain began life under new coach Julien Lopetegui in perfect style while Gareth Bale inspired Euro 2016 sensations Wales and Kosovo earned a historic point in World Cup qualifying Monday. Lopetegui enjoyed a perfect competitive debut as Diego Costa, David Silva and Alvaro Morata all hit doubles in an 8-0 drubbing of Liechtenstein in Leon....
Ukraine fears full-scale Russian invasion
KIEV: It has become increasingly difficult for Ukraine to secure Western support in its fight against “Russian aggression” and a full-scale invasion from Russia cannot be ruled out, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko said on Tuesday. Poroshenko said Europe’s internal strength was being tested by external issues such as the migration...
Ukraine to Open Honorary Consulate in Erbil
Falah Mustafa and Ukranian Ambassador meeting in Erbil.(IraqiNews.com) Erbil – Ukrainian government has decided to open an honorary consulate in Erbil in a near future to further broaden its ties with Kurdistan Regional Government. Head of KRG’s Department of Foreign Relations, Falah Mustafa, met with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Iraq...
Ukraine leader calls joining NATO ‘strategic goal’
…read more Source: Al-Manar TV
EU urges full probe into attack on Ukraine TV
The EU Tuesday urged Ukraine to conduct a full independent investigation into an attack on a TV station which was set ablaze in Kiev over allegations that it is pro-Russian …read more Source: The Daily...
Germans test air defences in Latvia as Nato expands in Baltics
German and Latvian troops have begin a joint exercise in Latvia, not far from the Russian border, as part of a broad drive by Nato to shore up air defences against a possible Russian attack. Germany has around 80 troops and 400 tonnes of equipment, including a deployable mobile control centre, for the exercise, which will continue through...
