Section: China
Ukraine faces fresh crisis after economy minister quits
Ukraine faced the prospect Thursday of a fresh political crisis as its reformist economy minister resigned in protest at alleged influence-peddling and state graft. …read more Source: Global...
UN, aid agencies urge to keep checkpoints in eastern Ukraine open
UN agencies and aid organizations on Wednesday expressed concern about thousands of civilians, mainly elderly and vulnerable Ukrainian citizens, facing difficulties every day in crossing the so-called “contact” line, Farhan Haq, the deputy UN spokesman, told reporters here. …read more Source: Global...
Internal reforms threatened after Ukraine economy minister quits
Ukrainian Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius quit on Wednesday saying his ministry was being hijacked by corrupt vested interests, dealing another blow to Western hopes that the country can reform itself. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine’s flu death toll climbs to 171 since last week
The number of people killed by severe flu in Ukraine during the ongoing cold season has more than doubled since the last week and now stands at 171, the country’s Health Ministry said Monday. …read more Source: Global...
Feature: Ukraine-China cargo train on Silk Road opens up prospects for trade promotion
The first cargo train freight connecting Ukraine and China has recently completed its journey, after passing through three other countries along the Silk Road in a test run of a planned regular service. …read more Source: <a href=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-02/01/c_135062009.htm target=_blank title="Feature: Ukraine-China...
France seeks new EU sanctions against Iran, even as Rouhani signs deals worth billions
France has asked its European Union partners to consider new sanctions on Iran for its recent missile tests, officials have said, even as Paris welcomed the president of the Islamic Republic, which is flush with funds from the lifting of other sanctions over Tehran’s nucl …read more Source: South China Morning...
Ukraine promises to open new crossing point in eastern region
Ukraine will open a new checkpoint to civilian traffic and shipment of humanitarian goods on the frontline in the country’s eastern region of Luhansk. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Ukraine declares flu epidemic as death toll reaches 83
Ukraine officially declared a flu epidemic in the country on Tuesday as the outbreak of the deadly virus has claimed the lives of 83 people. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Ukraine unveils home-made unmanned aerial complexes
The Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on Tuesday unveiled unmanned aerial complexes that were developed and produced in Ukraine. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine issues roadmap on economic development in 2016
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk on Monday unveiled his government’s roadmap on boosting the country’s economic development and improving the well-being of Ukrainians this year. …read more Source:...
