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Ukraine to push for peacekeepers, funds at EU summit
KIEV – Ukraine will press European leaders for peacekeepers to patrol its war-torn east and will angle for more international financial support at two days of high-level talks starting Monday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia’s Putin says taking Crimea righted historical injustice
Putin said sanctions imposed by the West after the annexation were aimed at halting Russia’s progress as a global power.US troops in Ukraine to train forces fighting seperatistsRussia blames U.S. for security crises and turmoil in UkraineDisabled Ukraine fighters hanker for return to front …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Quake overwhelms Nepal’s weak healthcare system
A massive earthquake in Nepal has exposed the woeful state of its medical facilities as hospitals struggle to treat vast numbers of injured with limited supplies and staff.Aftershocks keep survivors on edge in NepalUkraine’s ceasefire under pressure, amid reports of servicemen killed …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Klitschko out-points Jennings to retain titles
NEW YORK – Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko retained his heavyweight world titles Saturday with a lopsided 12-round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten American Bryant Jennings. In the bout at fabled Madison Square Garden, Klitschko did little to impress US fans who have failed to jump on his bandwagon despite his seemingly impenetrable...
Ukraine soldier killed, 7 injured in east
KIEV – A Ukrainian soldier was killed and seven others injured as bombardments intensified in the east of the country where government forces are fighting pro-Russian rebels, the army said Sunday. It was the latest reported fatality in a year-long conflict which has killed more than 6,000 people. Despite a ceasefire deal, European OSCE...
MH17: Berlin knew risk of flying above Ukraine, say reports
FRANKFURT: Berlin knew the risks of flying over war-torn east Ukraine before Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 was shot out of the sky last year but did not inform German airlines, local media reported on Sunday. …read more Source: The...
MH17: Why did Berlin keep silent about risks?
FRANKFURT: Berlin knew the risks of flying over war-torn east Ukraine before Flight MH17 was shot out of the sky last year but did not inform German airlines, local media reported on Sunday. Investigators are still trying to determine who was responsible for downing the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in July last year, killing all 298 passengers...
Ukraine’s ceasefire under pressure, amid reports of servicemen killed
Ukrainian and Russian military drills underwayUS troops in Ukraine to train forces fighting seperatistsRussia blames U.S. for security crises and turmoil in UkraineViolence escalates in east Ukraine ahead of talksEaster in the trenches for Ukrainian troopsDisabled Ukraine fighters hanker for return to frontAfter a year at war, Ukraine at...
Berlin knew risk of flying above Ukraine before MH17 crash but did not inform airlines: Reports
April 27, 2015 9:02 AMFRANKFURT (AFP) – Berlin knew the risks of flying over war-torn east Ukraine before flight MH17 was shot out of the sky last year but did not inform German airlines, local media reported on Sunday. …read more Source: The Straits...
Berlin knew Ukraine flight dangers before MH17 crash
FRANKFURT: Berlin knew the risks of flying over war-torn east Ukraine before Flight MH17 was shot out of the sky last year but did not inform German airlines, local media reported on Sunday. …read more Source: New Straits...
