Section: Africa&ME
Ewan McGregor: Actor says children in Iraq at risk of death, sex abuse, traffickers
The UN refugee agency UNHCR says more than four million people in Iraq have been forced from their homes. Scottish actor Ewan McGregor called on Tuesday for greater efforts to help refugee children in Iraq, warning they are at serious risk of death, sexual violence, or recruitment into armed groups.Following a visit to Iraq, McGregor, an...
Ukraine to buy Iranian crude
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Crimea ‘would rather be with Russia,’ says Trump
The Republican presidential nominee has suggested he would consider recognizing Russia’s claims in Crimea. Critics slammed Trump’s comment, saying it would mark a policy flip on the internationally-condemned annexation. …read more Source:...
News24.com | Trump suggests US accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea
Donald Trump is suggesting the US accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea if it would lead to better relations with Moscow and stronger cooperation in fighting Islamic State militants. …read more Source:...
Trump’s Russia praise raises ‘security issues’: Clinton
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally at Fort Hayes Vocational School on July 31, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio/AFPWASHINGTON, United States, Aug 1 – Hillary Clinton on Sunday sharply criticized Donald Trump over his “absolute allegiance” to Russian policy aims, saying it raised both “national security issues”...
Trump’s Russia praise raises ‘security issues’ – Clinton
Trump said that as president he would at least consider acknowledging Russian sovereignty over Crimea. …read more Source: Daily...
Putin kicks off Balkan charm offensive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Slovenia where he will commemorate Soviet POWs who died building a road in the Julian Alps. He is expected to step up his campaign to end EU sanctions against Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine detains top ally of ousted pro-Russia president
Ukraine said it had detained a top ally of ousted pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych Saturday, accusing him of causing harm to the “territorial integrity” of the crisis-hit country. …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukraine detains top ally of ousted pro-Russia president
Ukrainian authorities detained Oleksandr Yefremov, a close ally of ousted pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych …read more Source: World...
Crimean teen aims for Olympic gold for Turkey
Viktoria Zeynep Gunes, 18-year-old swimmer who escaped Crimea in 2013, will now represent Turkey in Rio Olympics …read more Source: World...
