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‘Star Trek’ Actor Leonard Nimoy Dies at 83
Actor Leonard Nimoy, immortalized as the half-human, half alien Mr. Spock on TV’s “Star Trek,” died in Los Angeles Friday at age 83. Nimoy had been suffering from lung disease, a condition he blamed on smoking. Nimoy was born in Boston, the son of Orthodox Jewish Ukrainian immigrant… …read more Source: The Chosun...
Kerry arrives in Geneva for tough Iran, Ukraine talks
Less than a week after accusing Russian officials of lying “to my face” about the conflict in eastern Ukraine, top US diplomat John Kerry is set for tense discussions early Monday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. …read more Source: Channel...
Russians march in memory of murdered Putin critic
MOSCOW: Tens of thousands of Russians marched through central Moscow on Sunday, carrying banners declaring “I am not afraid” and chanting “Russia without Putin” in memory of murdered Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. Families, the old and young walked slowly, with many holding portraits of the opposition politician and former deputy prime minister...
World › Ukraine’s frontlines calm ahead of gas talks
Ukraine’s frontlines were relatively calm on Sunday ahead of high-level EU-mediated gas talks between Kiev and Moscow, as journalists mourned the killing by mortar fire of a Ukrainian photographer. Kiev’s security officials said there was no fire after midnight on Ukraine’s positions and no Ukrainian soldiers have been killed...
Germany at the centre of twin European crises, but reluctantly
GERMANY has become Europe’s indispensable nation, at the centre of crises over Ukraine and Greece. But a country uncomfortable with leadership, often labelled a reluctant hegemon, has had a rocky month. …read more Source: The Business...
Estonians vote under shadow of resurgent Russia
Estonians voted Sunday in an election marked by jitters over a militarily resurgent Russia and a popular pro-Kremlin party, with the security-focused center-left coalition tipped for another term. Moscow’s annexation of Crimea last year and its meddling in eastern Ukraine have galvanized the European Union, including this eurozone member of...
Hunt for missing MH370 may be called off soon – Australia
CANBERRA: The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 cannot go on forever, Australia’s deputy prime minister said, and discussions are already under way between Australia, China and Malaysia as to whether to call off the hunt within weeks. No trace has been found of the Boeing 777 aircraft, which disappeared a year ago this week...
Estonia’s ruling, pro-NATO centre-right takes election lead
Estonia’s ruling centre-right party took the lead after an election on Sunday overshadowed by fears that neighbouring Russia might interfere in the small Baltic State after annexing Ukraine’s Crimea region last year. …read more Source: Channel...
Estonia’s ruling centre-right takes early election lead
Estonia’s ruling centre-right party took an early lead after an election on Sunday overshadowed by fears that neighbouring Russia might interfere in the small Baltic State after annexing Ukraine’s Crimea region last year. …read more Source: Channel...
Estonia's ruling centre-right takes early election lead
TALLINN (Reuters) – Estonia’s ruling centre-right party took an early lead after an election on Sunday overshadowed by fears that neighbouring Russia might interfere in the small Baltic State after annexing Ukraine’s Crimea region last year. …read more Source: The...
