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Ukraine PM hopes for gas talks with EU, Russia on March 20
Mar11

Ukraine PM hopes for gas talks with EU, Russia on March 20

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said on Wednesday he hoped talks on natural gas supplies would take place with European partners and Russia on March 20. “I hope on the 20th there will be talks with European partners with the participation of Russia to reach an agreement on supplies of natural gas in the summer period,” he...

‘Russia says has right to deploy nuclear weapons in Crimea’
Mar11

‘Russia says has right to deploy nuclear weapons in Crimea’

Russia has the right to deploy nuclear arms in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine last year, a Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday, adding he knew of no plans to do so. “I don’t know if there are nuclear weapons there now. I don’t know about any plans, but in principle Russia can do...

US Condemns ‘Reign Of Terror’ in Crimea, East Ukraine
Mar11

US Condemns ‘Reign Of Terror’ in Crimea, East Ukraine

The top US diplomat for Europe declared on Tuesday that Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine were subject to a “reign of terror”, blaming Russia for a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. …read more Source:...

Japan Slams Ex-PM Yukio Hatoyama’s Crimea Visit
Mar11

Japan Slams Ex-PM Yukio Hatoyama’s Crimea Visit

The Japanese government sharply criticised a former prime minister today for his visit to the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, saying his action is at odds with Japan’s stance on the Ukraine situation a… …read more Source:...

Ukraine, Land of Plenty Running on Empty
Mar11

Ukraine, Land of Plenty Running on Empty

A Soviet tank mounted on a plinth outside a primary school attests to the last time the central Ukrainian town of Kagarlyk saw war up close. …read more Source:...

Embattled Ukrainian town struggles to come back to life
Mar10

Embattled Ukrainian town struggles to come back to life

When the wind picks up, the rattle of the corrugated iron roof of a destroyed gas station can sound like artillery. …read more Source: The Times of...

Bihar to consider foreign MBBS degree holders for BHS jobs
Mar10

Bihar to consider foreign MBBS degree holders for BHS jobs

In an attempt to boost up the shortage of doctors and perking up health facilities in the state, the Bihar government on Tuesday decided to consider foreign MBBS degree holders for employment in Bihar Health Services (BHS). A decision in this regard was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Earlier MBBS degree holders...

US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland Denounces ‘Reign of Terror’ in Crimea, East Ukraine
Mar10

US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland Denounces ‘Reign of Terror’ in Crimea, East Ukraine

The top US diplomat for Europe declared that Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine are living under a “reign of terror” today, blaming Russia for a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. …read more Source:...

Ukraine, Rebels Withdraw ‘Lion’s Share’ of Weapons: President Petro Poroshenko
Mar10

Ukraine, Rebels Withdraw ‘Lion’s Share’ of Weapons: President Petro Poroshenko

Both sides in the conflict in eastern Ukraine have withdrawn most of their heavy weapons from the frontline, bolstering a month-old truce, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said. …read more Source:...

France mourns for country’s Olympians who died in Argentina helicopter crash
Mar10

France mourns for country’s Olympians who died in Argentina helicopter crash

French Olympic gold medalist, swim champion Callie Muffat . (Reuters) Two helicopters carrying French sports stars filming a popular European reality show crashed in a remote part of Argentina, killing 10 people, including two Olympic medal winners and a sailing champion, authorities said. The helicopters apparently collided in midair Monday near...