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Ukraine’s Kiev city to halt foreign debt payments in 2015 – statement
The city council of the Ukrainian capital Kiev said on Thursday it would impose in 2015 a moratorium on payments on its foreign debt, which has been included in the Finance Ministry’s restructuring of sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed bonds. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine's Kiev city to halt foreign debt payments in 2015 – statement
KIEV (Reuters) – The city council of the Ukrainian capital Kiev said on Thursday it would impose in 2015 a moratorium on payments on its foreign debt, which has been included in the Finance Ministry’s restructuring of sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed bonds. …read more Source: The...
Ajay Jayaram, Guru, Thulasi win in Dutch Open
Defending champion Ajay Jayaram and Commonwealth bronze medallist RMV Gurusaidutt advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Dutch Open Grand Prix after notching up straight-game wins in Round 2, here. Brimming with confidence after his maiden runners-up finish at the Korea Super Series, World No. 25 Jayaram thrashed Germany’s Fabian Roth...
Russia’s presence in Syria reason for new geopolitical situation
New geopolitical situation has been created in the Middle East since September 30. “Russia has tried to become a doer in this region. One of his goals was to keep his friend Bashar al-Assad and the second goal was that by becoming a doer here, Russia thinks that its role can be sold in Syria for obtaining serious concessions in Ukraine in...
German president wants greater US commitment on refugee crisis
WASHINGTON:German President Joachim Gauck (pix) called for a greater US commitment to easing the refugee crisis engulfing Europe, during a visit to the White House on Wednesday. “We are much aware of the fact that this is a major humanitarian challenge,” Gauck said as he met US President Barack Obama. “My wish would be that this...
Next stop Syria? Ukraine rebels mull options during lull in fighting
As fighting has dropped off in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels are now weighing their options: wait for the conflict to resume, return to civilian life or even head to war-torn Syria. “There are no more battles and some people are bored,” said a bearded rebel fighter who goes by the name of “Turok,” meaning Turk. […] The post Next stop Syria?...
EBRD tackles climate change with new Green Economy Transition approach
BISHKEK (TCA) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has just announced the adoption of a Green Economy Transition approach which will increase the level of the Bank’s financing in the sphere of sustainable resources to some 18 billion euros over the next five years. “The new approach is in part our response to this...
Next Stop Syria? Ukraine Rebels Weigh Options as Fighting Stops
As fighting has dropped off in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels are weighing their options: wait for the conflict to resume, return to civilian life or even head to war-torn Syria. …read more Source:...
Putin spends his birthday playing hockey with NHL stars
MOSCOW, Russia—Russian President Vladimir Putin spent his 63rd birthday on the ice Wednesday, playing hockey with NHL stars against Russian officials and tycoons. Putin scored seven goals as his star-studded team, which included NHL legends Vyacheslav Fetisov and Pavel Bure, won the game 15-10. The opposing team included Defense Minister...
'Real truce' has begun in Ukraine, says Poroshenko
President Petro Poroshenko has said a “real truce” had begun in eastern Ukraine but a long-lasting peace with pro-Kremlin insurgents would still take some time. …read more Source: VietNam...
