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      Ukraine files defence at London court against debt lawsuit by Russia
      May28

      Ukraine files defence at London court against debt lawsuit by Russia

      Ukraine has filed a defensive pleading at London’s High Court against a lawsuit initiated by Russia over Kiev’s failure to repay its 3-billion-U.S.-dollar debt, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday. …read more Source:...

      International Friendlies: Marcus Rashford gets a dream debut as England trump Australia
      May28

      International Friendlies: Marcus Rashford gets a dream debut as England trump Australia

      Marcus Rashford made a bold claim for a place at Euro 2016 as the Manchester United sensation took just 135 seconds to became the youngest player to score on his England debut in the 2-1 win against Australia. Rashford’s meteoric rise hit new heights when the teenage striker opened the scoring in the Euro 2016 warm-up with a clinical volley...

      US missile defense system a threat to Russia: Vladimir Putin
      May28

      US missile defense system a threat to Russia: Vladimir Putin

      Putin traveled to Greece with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and top executives from state oil and gas companies. On his first trip to a European Union country this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday sharply criticized western policy toward Moscow, describing a newly expanded US missile defense system as a threat to his...

      Putin in Greek trip as EU sanctions talks loom
      May28

      Putin in Greek trip as EU sanctions talks loom

      ATHENS: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed several economic deals with Athens on Friday during a visit to Greece aimed at reinforcing a relationship with one of his few friends in the EU amid tensions with the West. The visit, Putin’s first to the EU since December, comes at a low ebb in relations between Russia and Europe over the...

      Putin blasts West on first trip to EU country this year
      May28

      Putin blasts West on first trip to EU country this year

      ATHENS, Greece — On his first trip to a European Union country this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (May 27, 2016) sharply criticized western policy toward Moscow, describing a newly expanded U.S. missile defense system as a threat to his country’s security — and vowing to retaliate. Russian President Vladimir Putin stands...

      Northern Ireland extend unbeaten run with Belarus win
      May28

      Northern Ireland extend unbeaten run with Belarus win

      General view as Northern Ireland players and staff watched a video on the big screen as a preview to Euro 2016. Reuters BELFAST: Northern Ireland’s record-breaking unbeaten streak was stretched to 11 matches with a 3-0 victory over Belarus at Windsor Park on Friday as Michael O’Neill’s team continued their impressive...

      Putin says Romania, Poland may now be in Russia’s cross-hairs
      May28

      Putin says Romania, Poland may now be in Russia’s cross-hairs

      Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Russia-ASEAN summit in Sochi, Russia, May 19, 2016. REUTERS ATHENS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday warned Romania and Poland they could find themselves in the sights of Russian rockets because they are hosting elements of a US missile shield that Moscow considers a threat to its security....

      Putin visits Greece ahead of EU sanctions review
      May28

      Putin visits Greece ahead of EU sanctions review

      Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Greece on Friday in a visit aimed at reinforcing a relationship with one of his few friends in the European Union (EU) amid tensions with the West. The visit… …read more Source: The...

      Putin in Greek trip as EU sanctions talks loom
      May28

      Putin in Greek trip as EU sanctions talks loom

      The visit, Putin’s first to the EU since December, comes at a low ebb in relations between Russia and Europe over the conflict in Ukraine that broke out in 2014, with sanctions still in force against Moscow. …read more Source: Channel...

      Putin says Crimea's status as part of Russia not up for discussion
      May27

      Putin says Crimea's status as part of Russia not up for discussion

      ATHENS (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he would not entertain any discussions about the status of Crimea, the Ukrainian region which Moscow annexed. …read more Source: The...