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‘Tanks don’t need visas,’ blacklisted Russian official tells West
MOSCOW, Russia: An outspoken deputy prime minister in charge of Russia’s defence sector has dismissed Western concerns over Moscow’s increased assertiveness in the Arctic by saying that “tanks don’t need visas.” Dmitry Rogozin, who oversees the defence industry, is known for his hawkish remarks and enjoys rattling...
About 100 U.S., European jets join Arctic exercise near Russia
OSLO (Reuters) – About 100 fighter jets from the United States and eight European nations began an Arctic training exercise in the Nordic nations on Monday, a region worried by increased Russian military activity. The exercise, based in the north of Norway, Sweden and Finland with 4,000 personnel, is meant to test cooperation among Arctic...
Forensic team carrying out test to identify bodies, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The police forensic team is carrying out identification process on the bodies following the discovery of mass graves believed to have been used to accommodate refugees in Padang Besar. Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a press conference at the Parliament said the team was responsible to carry out forensics tests on...
Conservative newcomer Duda wins Polish presidential cliffhanger
WARSAW: Conservative opposition challenger Andrzej Duda (pix) on Sunday won a surprise victory in Poland’s presidential run-off, trumping incumbent centrist Bronislaw Komorowski with promises of change and generous social spending. An MEP and lawyer with a populist streak, Duda scored 53% support ahead of Komorowski, who mustered 47%, exit...
Ukraine rebels deny internal strife behind commander’s slaying
KIEV: Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels rushed Sunday to dispel speculation that a bloody internal battle for control of Moscow’s money was behind the gangland-style slaying of a top warlord. Prizrak (Ghost) brigade commander Alexei Mozgovoi and at least six others — including his press secretary and armed guards — were shot dead Saturday...
One Ukrainian serviceman killed in separatist attacks in southeast – military
KIEV (Reuters) – One Ukrainian serviceman was killed and two others were wounded on Sunday when their positions came under attack from Russian-backed separatists in the southeast of Ukraine in violation of a ceasefire, a Ukrainian military official said. …read more Source: The...
One Ukrainian civilian killed, two wounded in Avdiyivka shelling – police
KIEV (Reuters) – One civilian has been killed and two wounded in shelling of the Kiev-held town of Avdiyivka in east Ukraine, the head of Donetsk regional police Vyacheslav Abroskin said in a Facebook post on Sunday. …read more Source: The...
Shelling halts production at Avdiyivka coke plant in east Ukraine – Metinvest
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine steelmaker Metinvest said on Sunday it has halted production at its Avdiyivka facility in eastern Ukraine, one of Europe’s biggest coke plants, after heavy shelling caused major damage. …read more Source: The...
Putin signs Russian law to shut ‘undesirable’ organisations
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law Saturday giving prosecutors the power to declare foreign and international organisations “undesirable” in Russia and shut them down. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have condemned the measure as part of an “ongoing draconian crackdown which is squeezing the life out of civil...
Atletico, Valencia secure Champions League spots
MADRID: Atletico Madrid secured a berth in the Champions League group stage for next season and Deportivo La Coruna narrowly escaped relegation when they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at champions Barcelona on the final day in La Liga on Saturday. Atletico made sure of third place thanks to a 0-0 draw at Granada, while Valencia twice had...
