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International monitors shot at in east Ukraine: OSCE
KIEV – A convoy of international monitors from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was shot at by “uniformed personnel” in east Ukraine, the organisation said Thursday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Eastern Ukraine fighting kills 13 per day despite ceasefire – U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) – Fighting in Eastern Ukraine has killed an average of 13 people each day in the eight weeks since a Sept. 5 ceasefire agreement, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said in a statement on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Special Report – Crimean savers ask: Where's our money?
SIMFEROPOL Crimea (Reuters) – Outside a high-rise building on the outskirts of this disputed region’s capital, a steady stream of frustrated residents exited a government office, clutching folders of bank records and shaking their heads in disgust. …read more Source: The...
Britain’s Prince Charles to speak out as king
LONDON: Britain’s Prince Charles plans to make “heartfelt interventions” in national life when he becomes king, the Guardian newspaper reported Thursday, citing sources close to the outspoken heir to the throne. The prince, who has long courted controversy with what some see as political meddling, will remain “true to his...
No regrets for protestors who sparked Ukraine revolution
When Igor Romanenko’s friend suggested heading to a gathering on Kiev’s Independence Square a year ago Friday, he had no idea he was about to witness the birth of a movement that would change his country forever. The sandy-haired film director was angry and disappointed at the announcement that then-president Viktor Yanukovych had...
Ukraine unilaterally demarcates border with Russia
The Ukrainian government on Wednesday approved a draft presidential decree on unilateral demarcation of its border with Russia. …read more Source: China Internet Information...
Ukraine approves demarcation of border with Russia
The Ukrainian government on Wednesday approved a draft presidential decree on unilateral demarcation of its border with Russia. …read more Source: China...
Malaysians must lead the probe team
AMATTER that needs answering is why has the United States not been forthcoming with information it has, including its satellite images allegedly showing that the plane was shot down by a Ukrainian MiG29 air force fighter? Instead, the US and its media cohorts went on and on about MH17 being shot down by a Buk missile fired from the ground...
Govt asks EU to ease Indonesia palm oil import regulations
Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, has asked the European Union to ease the group’s regulations on palm oil imports, mainly to help Indonesian farmers benefit from the commodity’s export. In a meeting with the European Council president, Herman van Rompuy, on Wednesday at the State Palace, President Joko...
Britain’s Prince Charles to speak out as king: Report
LONDON – Britain’s Prince Charles plans to make “heartfelt interventions” in national life when he becomes king, the Guardian newspaper reported Thursday, citing sources close to the outspoken heir to the throne.The prince, who has long courted controversy with what some see as political meddling, will remain “true...
