Section: New Straits Times (Malaysia)
Local DVI team much needed
DISASTERS, many would argue, are becoming more commonplace. Between the natural and man-made ones, there are enough worldwide to keep the media well-stocked. In Malaysia, too, the frequency is increasing. Not too long ago, we had the Sabah earthquake, then there were the floods that hit the east coast states, the landslides and even a tsunami...
Russia submits alternative UN resolution on MH17
UNITED NATIONS: Russia on Monday introduced an alternative draft resolution at the UN Security Council in a bid to thwart the creation of a tribunal that would prosecute those responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over rebel-held east Ukraine. …read more Source: New Straits...
Three killed, hospital shelled in east Ukraine
DONETSK, (Ukraine): Two civilians and a soldier have been killed in the latest fighting in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels and the government said Sunday, with Kiev warning of a “deteriorating” situation in the rebel-held city of Donetsk. …read more Source: New Straits...
Dutch, Ukrainians, Australians mark year since MH17 downing
NETHERLANDS: Her voice cracking with emotion, Asmaa Aljuned delivered a parting message Friday that her late husband never got to tell passengers on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 a year ago. …read more Source: New Straits...
US seeks justice at UN for MH17 victims
UNITED STATES: The US envoy to the United Nations yesterday, called for responsible parties to be “brought to justice” for the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine one year ago. …read more Source: New Straits...
Memorials for MH17 victims as calls grow for justice
NETHERLANDS: Relatives of those killed when flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine exactly a year ago joined emotional memorials on Friday as calls mounted for a UN-backed tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the tragedy. …read more Source: New Straits...
Malaysia, Australia urge UNSC to support MH17 tribunal
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia, Australia, Belgium, Netherlands and Ukraine call upon members of the United Nations Security Council to support the establishment of an international criminal tribunal as a mean to seek justice for the victims of downed Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17. …read more Source: New Straits...
Russia opposes UN tribunal for MH17 culprits
UNITED NATIONS: Russia said Thursday it will oppose a draft UN resolution circulated by Malaysia on establishing an international tribunal to prosecute those behind the downing of Flight MH17 over Ukraine. …read more Source: New Straits...
Malaysia wants a tribunal for MH17 crash
UNITED NATIONS: Malaysia told the UN Security Council on that it plans to submit a resolution soon that would establish an international tribunal to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane (MH17) over Ukraine last year. …read more Source: New Straits...
Milan sign Brazil hotshot Luiz Adriano
MILAN: Brazilian striker Luiz Adriano’s goalscoring exploits for Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in last season’s Champions League earned him a move to Italian giants AC Milan on Thursday, the buying club announced on its website. …read more Source: New Straits...
