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- Thailand (1,124)
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- Vietnam (614)
EU disburses 500 mln euros loan to Ukraine
The European Commission on Wednesday disbursed 500 million euros (615 million U.S. dollars) to Ukraine, according to an official statement posted on the commission’s website. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
EU’s Tusk congratulates formation of new Ukraine gov’t
European Council President Donald Tusk on Wednesday congratulated on the successful installation of a new Ukraine government, saying it brings hope for furthering needed political and economic reforms. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Western sanctions, ruble crash hit Russians hard
Oyster Bar built a thriving business serving mollusks to well-heeled Muscovites. Then came Western sanctions, and the restaurant was forced to rechristen itself this fall. Today, it serves up burgers and pizza under a new name: No Oyster Bar.Co-owner Ilya Sokhin said a Russian ban on European oyster imports hit hard, and the average check at his...
Barack Obama Pessimistic Over Chances of Vladimir Putin Shift on Ukraine
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is unlikely to shift his stance on Ukraine until the full force of economic sanctions levelled against Moscow hits home. …read more Source:...
John Kerry Arrives in Basel for OSCE Talks on Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Basel Wednesday evening for a meeting of top diplomats from some 50 OSCE countries which will focus on the spiralling Ukraine crisis. …read more Source:...
Ceasefire talks continue in Ukraine, no tangible result achieved: official
The talks between the Ukrainian government and the independence-seeking insurgents over a ceasefire in eastern regions continue, but no specific agreement has been reached yet on halting the hostilities, a Ukrainian military spokesman said Wednesday. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Ukraine energy minister claims nuclear plant accident poses “no threat”
An accident at a nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhya in southeastern Ukraine poses no danger to health or the environment, energy authorities said on Wednesday, an assessment later corroborated by the French nuclear institute IRSN. Energy Minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn said the accident occurred Nov. 28 in one of the six blocks at Zaporizhzhya,...
Obama pessimistic over chances of Putin shift on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama said Wednesday Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is unlikely to shift his stance on Ukraine until the full force of economic sanctions levelled against Moscow hits home.Obama said Putins nationalist, backward-looking outlook had isolated Russia internationally but had played well domestically.We...
Pakistan has world’s second largest save of anti-personnel landmines: Report
In 2013 there was an normal of 9 victims a day, compared to 25 daily when a Landmine Monitor initial started recording misadventure rates in 1999. PHOTO: AFP WASHINGTON: In an age where tellurian efforts to exterminate landmines are temperament fruit, Pakistan is one of usually 4 countries in a universe that still produces anti-personnel...
Ukraine to hold talks with IMF soon – Finance Minister
KIEV (Reuters) – Talks between Ukraine and the IMF on the much-needed next tranche of financial aid should take place as soon as possible, the Ukrainian finance minister said on Wednesday, speaking alongside two other newly appointed foreign-born ministers. …read more Source: The...
