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OSCE mission to Ukraine seeks safe access to conflict area in east
The OSCE’s special mission to Ukraine on Tuesday made a fresh appeal to all sides in the military conflict in Ukraine’s east to guarantee safe conditions for its monitors after one of its officers was wounded during an exchange of fire. …read more Source: Channel...
OSCE mission to Ukraine seeks safe access to conflict area in east
KIEV (Reuters) – The OSCE’s special mission to Ukraine on Tuesday made a fresh appeal to all sides in the military conflict in Ukraine’s east to guarantee safe conditions for its monitors after one of its officers was wounded during an exchange of fire. …read more Source: The...
IOC urges US to come up with another bid city for 2024 Games
With Boston no longer in contention, IOC President Thomas Bach urged U.S. Olympic leaders on Tuesday to pick “the most appropriate city” as a substitute candidate for the 2024 Games. Two-time Olympic host Los Angeles could fit the bill perfectly, according to several IOC board members.The U.S. Olympic Committee severed ties with...
Nine Kazakh Startup Teams to Receive Technology Training in Silicon Valley
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA –Nine Kazakh tech startup teams have won the opportunity to receive training in Silicon Valley as a result of their performance in the Technation competition, which attracted startup groups from former Soviet Union countries, Europe and Asia. Photo credit:...
Two killed, power station hit in Ukraine violence
DONETSK, Ukraine: At least two people were killed on Monday and a regional power station was knocked out of action after being damaged by shelling in …read more Source: The News...
Swimming: Chinese divers make it five golds from five
KAZAN (AFP) – China could repeat their 2011 sweep of the diving gold medals at the world aquatic championships after Mondays double victory left them with five wins from five in Kazan.Teenager Xie Siyi claimed the mens 1m springboard title to give his country their fifth straight win in the event having only switched from platform diving at...
China shows off victory over Japan logo
China on Monday unveiled its official logo for the forthcoming commemorations of victory over Japan 70 years ago, invoking both peace in the form of doves and robust nationalism with Communist colours and imagery of the Great Wall. The symbol is centred around a large red-coloured “70” for the years since 1945 and what Beijing calls the end of...
Crew of ship detained in NZ get money after months with no pay
SAN FRANCISCO — The crew of a ship detained at the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand, mainly Russian, Ukrainian and Filipino, have finally received some money after not being paid for some months. They have also been given temporary visas, allowing them to go ashore. Lancelot V, a Greek-owned and Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier, has been...
Ukraine faces ‘hidden crisis’ as displacement soars
Ukraine is facing a “hidden emergency” because of the government’s failure to plan for nearly 1.4 million people uprooted by the war in the east, which has left many struggling to find shelter, charities say. They accused the government of breaking its promise to provide housing for people displaced by the conflict and urged it...
Russia revises navy doctrine over NATO’s ‘inadmissible’ expansion
It calls for the “accelerated reconstitution and completion of strategic Russian positions” in the Black Sea.Eyeing Russia, US leads fresh military drills in UkraineRussia calls new U.S. military strategy confrontationalRussia ‘playing with fire’ with nuclear saber-rattling: PentagonRussia says will retaliate if U.S....
