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Russia says U.S. destroying 'carcass of cooperation' with Ukraine law
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday sternly criticised a law backed by the U.S. Congress over Ukraine and said Washington was doing its utmost to “destroy the carcass of cooperation” between the two countries. …read more Source: The...
NATO says Russia refuses to discuss military activity
NATO accused Russia today of refusing any “genuine dialogue” about its increased military activity, saying there had been no contact between army brass during the seven months of crisis in Ukraine. The US-led alliance has reported an upsurge in Russian military flights, especially near its Baltic state members, but also further afield...
Ukraine to call up 40,000 more soldiers in 2015
Ukraine said it will call up 40,000 more soldiers in a bid to meet the demands of its conflict in the eastern region. …read more Source: Channel...
Miners swell rebel ranks in east Ukraine as pits close
DONETSK, Ukraine/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Even at the age of 52, retired coal miner Viktor felt compelled to come out of retirement and join the pro-Russian separatist rebellion in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine defence chief wants budget doubled to fight separatists
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s defence minister called on Friday for a doubling of the military budget next year to allow the army to buy weapons abroad and better equip itself to fight Russian-backed separatists in the east. …read more Source: The...
India to build 10 more nuclear reactors with Russia
NEW DELHI – Energy-starved India is to build at least 10 more nuclear reactors with Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday after talks with President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi.”We have outlined an ambitious vision for nuclear energy of at least 10 more reactors,” Modi said at a press briefing.”It will have...
Ukrainian President Poroshenko says real ceasefire in place
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko yesterday said a “real” ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty, although he admitted the standoff was fragile. …read more Source: South China Morning...
Russia's Lavrov says peace talks in Ukraine needed swiftly – TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated on Friday Moscow’s calls to convene as soon as possible another round of peace talks on the conflict in east Ukraine’s Donbass region, TASS news agency reported. …read more Source: The...
2014 has been devastating year for the world’s children, says UNICEF
ACCRA: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the year 2014 has been a devastating one for children because as many as 15 million children have been caught up in violent conflicts in the Central African Republic (CAR), Iraq South Sudan, the State of Palestine, Syria and Ukraine, including those internally displaced or living as...
Bring MH17 debris back to Malaysia: Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: The debris of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 should be brought back to Malaysia as it rightfully belongs to the national carrier, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said, by right, Malaysia should be the one leading the investigation team on the tragedy, adding that the responsibility must be held by...
