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Biden signals tougher stance against Russia in first call to Putin
Biden (left) and Putin reportedly ‘expressed satisfaction’ over the talks. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signalled a tougher US stance on Russia Tuesday in his first phone call with President Vladimir Putin, raising concerns over human rights and “aggression” against Ukraine, but welcoming cooperation on a new nuclear weapons...
With impeachment article sent to Senate, Trump’s trial is set in motion
House impeachment managers transmit the impeachment article in the Senate chamber in Washington on Monday. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives presented a single article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday accusing Donald Trump of inciting the storming of the Capitol, setting in motion the first-ever impeachment trial of a...
House sends Trump impeachment article to Senate, triggering trial
WASHINGTON, Jan 26: The US House of Representatives presented a single article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday accusing Donald Trump of inciting the storming of the Capitol, setting in motion the first-ever impeachment trial of a former president.In a solemn procession, the nine House impeachment managers silently walked the article...
Ukraine completes tough COVID lockdown with optimistic expectations
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine reopens schools, restaurants and gyms on Monday, ending a tough lockdown introduced on Jan. 8 to prevent a new wave of coronavirus infections, Ukrainian authorities said. Read full story …read more Source:: The...
In Senate deal, Trump impeachment trial put off until early February
The charge stems from Trump’s incendiary speech to supporters before they stormed the Capitol on Jan 6. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: The leaders of the US Senate agreed on Friday to push back former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by two weeks, giving the chamber more time to focus on President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda...
15 killed in Ukraine nursing home fire
KHARKIV, Ukraine: At least 15 people were killed on Thursday after a blaze tore through a nursing home in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd …read more Source:: New Straits...
Pfizer-BioNTech agree to supply Covid vaccine scheme co-led by WHO
LONDON: Pfizer and BioNTech have agreed to supply their Covid-19 vaccine to the World Health Organization co-led Covax vaccine access scheme, two sources familiar with the deal said, the latest in a series of shots to be included in the project aimed at lower-income countries. The deal is expected to be announced on Friday, according to the...
At least 15 killed, five injured in nursing home fire in Ukraine
KYIV (Reuters) – At least 15 people were killed and five injured in a fire in nursing home in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kharkiv, the Ukrainian state emergency service said on Thursday. Read full story …read more Source:: The...
EBRD invests 812 mln euros in Ukraine in 2020
KIEV, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested 812 million euros (983 million U.S. dollars) in Ukraine in 2020, Ukrinform news agency reported on Wednesday. Read full story …read more Source:: The...
Russia says better ties with US up to Biden
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Wednesday that any improvement in Moscow’s tense relationship with Washington would depend on Joe Biden when he enters the White House. The US recently blamed Kremlin-backed hackers for a massive cyber attack that breached government institutions, adding to a long list of grievances plaguing ties between the former...
