Section: Africa&ME
Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
Vladimir Putin summoned his security council and the Russian Navy announced war games in the Black Sea a day after the Russian president accused Ukraine of trying to provoke a conflict over Crimea, which Moscow seized and annexed in 2014. The belligerent posture heightened worries in Ukraine that Russia may plan to ramp up fighting in a war...
US Calls for Ukraine-Russia Restraint over Crimea
The United States on Thursday called on Ukraine and Russia to show restraint after Moscow accused Kiev of plotting attacks in Crimea, and urged a resumption of talks. …read more Source: Al-Manar...
Ukraine ‘enhances’ military, troops on “high alert”
President Petro Poroshenko cites Russian ‘provocation’ in Crimea and ‘escalated actions’ in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: World...
US calls for Ukraine-Russia restraint over Crimea
Russian forces seized control of Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014/AFPWASHINGTON , United States, Aug 11 – The United States on Thursday called on Ukraine and Russia to show restraint after Moscow accused Kiev of plotting attacks in disputed Crimea, and urged a resumption of talks. Ukraine has put its forces on high alert after Russia’s FSB...
US urges Ukraine-Russia restraint over Crimea
The United States has urged Ukraine and Russia to show restraint after Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko deployed all forces near Crimea. …read more Source:...
Russia protects Crimea from destabilizing attempts
Russia has foiled a new attempted incursion by the Ukrainian military into Crimea over the weekend. …read more Source:...
Ibtihaj Muhammad — Breaking through the stereotypes
Ibtihaj MuhammadBy Amal Al-Sibai Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is making history this summer in Rio, as the first woman to play for an American team at the Olympics wearing the hijab. Shattering a number of stereotypes, Ibtihaj Muhammad has risen to become an icon, a sports hero. She has been a member of the United States National Fencing Team since...
Engleder going out with gold
Organizers insist Games safe despite latest shootings RIO DE JANEIRO — Barbara Engleder is going out with gold, and Du Li with a bronze to add to her extensive medal collection. Engleder built enough cushion to overcome an average final shot to capture gold in women’s 3-position rifle Thursday at the Rio de Janeiro Games, the final Olympics...
Ukraine refugees start businesses with intl. aid
The conflict in eastern Ukraine has forced hundreds of thousands to leave their homes and businesses. …read more Source:...
Ukraine troops put on ‘high alert’
KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko put his troops on the border with Russian-held Crimea and in the country’s eastern regions on “high alert” after he warned that Vladimir Putin is seeking to reignite conflict in the disputed territories. The command came a day after the Russian president said Ukrainian agents had engaged in...
