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Russia’s Putin shut out from G-7 meeting, but not much else
Russia’s Vladimir Putin won’t be on the guest list when President Barack Obama and other world leaders assemble in Germany next week, as part of the punishment for alleged Kremlin-supported aggression in Ukraine.Yet the Russian president remains a central player in international affairs, including the U.S.-led nuclear talks with Iran,...
Six powers agree way to restore UN sanctions in push for Iran deal
Six world powers have agreed on a way to restore UN sanctions on Iran if the country breaks the terms of a future nuclear deal, clearing a major obstacle to an accord ahead of a June 30 deadline, Western officials told Reuters. The new understanding on a UN sanctions “snapback” among the six powers – the United States, Britain,...
Russia imposes travel ban on 89 EU politicians
BERLIN – Russia has imposed an entry ban on 89 European politicians and military leaders, according to a list seen by Reuters, a move that has angered Europe and worsened its standoff with the West over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict. More than 6,200 people have been killed in fighting between Ukrainian government forces and...
Ukraine’s minister eager for president’s Japan visit by year-end
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Ex-Georgian president named governor of Ukraine region
Former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili on Saturday was appointed governor of Ukraine’s troubled Odessa region. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko posted the appointment announcement on his website and presented Saakashvili to officials in the city of Odessa, the region’s capital. Odessa is Ukraine’s largest seaport and...
US Vice President says his son Beau Biden has died of brain cancer
Biden, son of US Vice President Joe Biden Beau Biden, son of US Vice President Joe Biden, has died after battling brain cancer, the vice president said on Saturday. “The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. We know that Beau’s spirit will live on in all of us, especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and two remarkable children,...
Tennis: Federer leads over-30s into record French Open show
PARIS (AFP) – Roger Federer bids to reach the French Open quarter-finals for the 11th time on Sunday when he faces home favourite Gael Monfils.Second seed Federer, the 2009 champion in Paris, is one of six men over the age of 30 to make the last-16 — the most since 1969, when there were eight.Monfils, seeded 13, has defeated Federer...
EU criticises ‘unjustified’ Russian travel blacklist
Russia’s entry ban on 89 European politicians and military leaders angered Europe and worsened its standoff with the West over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
Panama hold Argentina in opener
WELLINGTON: Panama held Argentina to a shock 2-2 draw on the opening day of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup Saturday, as the tournament began against a backdrop of turmoil in football’s governing body. Hosts New Zealand drew 0-0 with Ukraine and the United States beat Myanmar 2-1, while Ghana and Austria drew 1-1 to com…Read More...
Russia bans entry of 89 European politicians, officials; EU slams ‘travel blacklist’
Russia has imposed an entry ban on 89 European politicians and military leaders, according to a list seen by Reuters, a move that has angered Europe and worsened its standoff with the West over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict. The list, which says it was compiled by the Russian foreign ministry and handed to a European Union...
