Section: Africa&ME
EU backs Ukraine as Kiev-Moscow tensions mount
The European Union has pledged support for Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Kiev and Moscow. …read more Source:...
EU vows to back Kiev amid escalating tensions Russia over Crimea
EU pledges continued support for Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Kiev and Moscow. …read more Source:...
Upsurge in tensions between Russia, Ukraine
Russia has warned that it could break diplomatic relations with Kiev following alleged security incidents in Crimea. …read more Source:...
Pope Francis: Pontiff meets 7 former Nigerian prostitutes in Rome
Francis met 20 women at the Community Papa Giovanni XXIII in Rome, including six from Romania, four from Albania, seven from Nigeria Pope Francis on Friday, August 12, visited the Catholic charity that is giving shelter to women rescued from forced prostitution, the Vatican said.Francis met 20 women at the Community Papa Giovanni XXIII in Rome,...
Pope Francis: Pontiff meets 7 Nigerian ex-prostitutes, others
Francis met 20 women at the Community Papa Giovanni XXIII in Rome, including six from Romania, four from Albania, seven from Nigeria Pope Francis on Friday, August 12, visited the Catholic charity that is giving shelter to women rescued from forced prostitution, the Vatican said.Francis met 20 women at the Community Papa Giovanni XXIII in Rome,...
Russian boosts Crimea air defence system
MOSCOW: The Russian military said on Friday it had delivered its most advanced S-400 air defence system to Crimea after pledging last month to deploy it to the disputed region. Russia’s southern military district said in a statement carried by state news agencies that troops in Crimea had “received the modern S-400 ‘Triumph’ air...
Pope in surprise visit to comfort women in Rome
Vatican City: Pope Francis surprised 20 former prostitutes on Friday by knocking on their door in Rome and popping in for a chat. The Argentine, who has repeatedly described the human trafficking behind much prostitution as “a crime against humanity,” sat down with the group, including two women from Albania, seven from Nigeria and six from...
Russia sends sophisticated S-400 missile system to Crimea: agencies
Deployment comes soon after Russia accused Ukraine of armed incursions into the peninsula …read more Source:...
Russia threatens to sever ties with Ukraine amid rising tensions in Crimea
Russia’s premier has suggested that President Putin may elect to formally sever diplomatic ties with Kyiv. Moscow has sent its latest missile defense system to Crimea amid reports of a mutual military build-up. …read more Source:...
Russia Deploys Advanced S-400 Air Missile System to Crimea
Russia has deployed its advanced S-400 air defense missile system to annexed Crimea, Russian news agencies reported on Friday …read more Source: Al-Manar...
