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Poroshenko and US press Putin on Ukraine violence
Kiev (AFP) – Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko appealed to Russias Vladimir Putin on Wednesday while Washington threatened tougher measures should Moscow fail to rein in separatists mounting a new offensive in the east of the ex-Soviet republic.Poroshenkos personal letter and US Treasury Secretary Jack Lews warning came one day after...
Malaysia to Release Interim Report on MH370 on March 7
Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Department of Civil Aviation will release an interim report on the investigation into the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 7, a day before the one-year anniversary of the disappearance, deputy transport minister Aziz Kaprawi said on Wednesday. “It will have details on the technical investigation,”...
Sergey Bubka to challenge for IAAF presidency
LONDON (BBC): Ukrainian Sergey Bubka will challenge fellow Olympic champion Sebastian Coe for the presidency of the International Association of Athletics Federations. Bubka, a former pole vaulter, won an Olympic gold in 1988 as well as six consecutive world championship titles. The 51-year-old, who also set 35 world records, wants to replace...
Kazakhstan bans rallies, fearing Ukraine-style turmoil: UN report
Although authorities repeatedly make reference to the ‘rule of law’, the practice in Kazakhstan reflects strong adherence to ‘rule by law’, Mr. Kiai said. …read more Source: AKIpress News...
More Costs for Russia Unless Moscow Changes Course, Says Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden says Russia must face increasing penalties unless it changes course on Ukraine. …read more Source:...
US warns cost of Russian actions in Ukraine will ‘rise’
The United States gave a clear signal Wednesday that Russia will face further sanctions for what the White House says is Moscow’s role in fueling violence in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Times of...
EU's Schulz warns Tsipras against straying from stance against Russia
BERLIN (Reuters) – European Parliament President Martin Schulz warned leftist Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday against diverging from the European Union’s stance towards Russia in the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: The...
World › Ukraine rebels claim key victory is within grasp
Separatist forces in eastern Ukraine said Wednesday they have almost fully encircled government forces in a town that hosts a strategic railway hub, putting them within grasp of a decisive new victory. Eduard Basurin, the deputy commander of the separatist forces, said the highway linking the town, Debaltseve, to other… …read more Source:...
Greece-European Union Clash Spreads to Russia Sanctions
Greece has created a new headache for the European Union (EU) by questioning sanctions against Russia over Ukraine but is unlikely to block them for fear of harming its own debt negotiations, analysts… …read more Source:...
Poroshenko and US press Putin on Ukraine violence
KIEV – Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko made a personal plea to Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Washington threatened tougher measures Wednesday should Moscow fail to rein in separatists mounting a new offensive in the east of the ex-Soviet republic. …read more Source: Bangkok...
