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Everton’s Lukaku has business to finish in Kiev
PARIS – The Premier League’s sole Europa League survivors Everton are in Ukraine on Thursday aiming to seal qualification for the quarter-finals against Dynamo Kiev. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Moscow for Victory Day
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Pic: AP MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister says the leader of North Korea is among 26 world leaders who have accepted invitations to Moscow to take part in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. A highlight of the May 9 celebrations will be the...
Tennis: Serena battles through after Stephens scare
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) – World number one Serena Williams woke up after a slow start to battle past American compatriot Sloane Stephens in three sets to reach the quarter-finals in Indian Wells on Tuesday.The 19-time Grand Slam winner defeated a dogged Stephens 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-2 on center court as her emotional return from a 14-year Indian...
Ukraine amends law on granting ‘special status’ to eastern regions
The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday voted to pass a bill, which amends the law on granting a “special status” and limited self-rule to some areas in eastern Ukraine, the parliament’s press service said. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
US, Irish leaders urge ‘full’ implementation of Minsk deals
U.S. President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Tuesday called for a “full” implementation of the Minsk peace deals seeking to end fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Ukraine Finance Minister On Rebuilding The Economy In The Midst Of War
NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with Ukraine Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko about strengthening and rebuilding Ukraine’s economy. She took her position just a few months ago. … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
3 Killed in Ukraine As Lawmakers Adopt Law On Status of Rebel East
Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday adopted two bills enshrining greater autonomy for areas controlled by pro-Russian rebels, in line with a peace deal that continues to be marred by deadly skirmishes. …read more Source:...
Ukraine parliament offers special status for rebel east, Russia criticises
Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to offer limited self-rule to pro-Russian rebels in the east to try to preserve Western support for peace efforts, despite some deputies saying it would give separatists more scope to tighten their grip on the region. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine parliament offers special status for rebel east, Russia criticises
Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to offer limited self-rule to pro-Russian rebels in the east to try to preserve Western support for peace efforts, despite some deputies saying it would give separatists more scope to tighten their grip on the region. The law granting “special status” to “people’s...
Russia rules out handing back Crimea, expands war games
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia ruled out handing Crimea back to Ukraine on Tuesday and a Defence Ministry official said nuclear-capable long-range bombers were being sent to the Black Sea peninsula as part of war games. …read more Source: The...
