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      Swedish military calls off hunt for suspected submarine
      Oct24

      Swedish military calls off hunt for suspected submarine

      STOCKHOLM – The Swedish military said on Friday that it had called of its search for a suspected foreign submarine in waters off Stockholm after a week-long hunt, ending the country’s biggest military mobilisation since the Cold War.More than 200 troops, stealth ships and helicopters have scoured waters off Stockholm since last Friday...

      Billionaire Soros urges Europe to ‘wake up’ and save Ukraine
      Oct24

      Billionaire Soros urges Europe to ‘wake up’ and save Ukraine

      PARIS (AFP) ― U.S. billionaire investor George Soros warned Thursday that Europe’s very existence was being threatened b …read more Source: The Korea...

      Ukraine war debris points to Russian role
      Oct24

      Ukraine war debris points to Russian role

      The burned-out remains of dozens of tanks and armored vehicles in fields near the village of Horbatenko bear witness to the ferocity of a battle that turned the tide of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Most of the tanks were used by the government forces who were routed in August near Horbatenko, 40 km southeast […] The post Ukraine war debris...

      ‘Darth Vader’ campaigns for Ukrainian parliament
      Oct24

      ‘Darth Vader’ campaigns for Ukrainian parliament

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      Charred tanks in Ukraine point to Russian involvement
      Oct24

      Charred tanks in Ukraine point to Russian involvement

      The burnt-out remains of dozens of tanks and armored vehicles in fields near this small village bear witness to the ferocity of a battle that turned the tide of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.Ukraine used cluster bombs: rights watchdogFour killed, 9 injured in Ukraine shelling, as rebels celebrate ‘Flag Day’Ukraine fighting simmers...

      Merkel says EU will discuss bridging finance for Ukraine next week
      Oct24

      Merkel says EU will discuss bridging finance for Ukraine next week

      BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and Ukraine will discuss a bridging loan to Kiev next week so that the country can pay in advance for Russian gas deliveries for the coming months, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday. …read more Source: The...

      ‘What vote?’: Ukrainian refugees in Russia scorn Kiev poll
      Oct24

      ‘What vote?’: Ukrainian refugees in Russia scorn Kiev poll

      TAGANROG: While much of Ukraine is abuzz with campaigning for Sunday’s parliamentary poll, refugees who have fled fighting in the east for Russia say they want nothing to do with the vote. “Ukrainian elections? What elections?” scoffed Pavel, 46, one of 300 Ukrainians holed up at a Russian holiday camp some 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the...

      EU leaders struggle for ‘difficult’ climate deal
      Oct23

      EU leaders struggle for ‘difficult’ climate deal

      The two-day EU summit will focus on an ambitious package of climate change targets for 2030 but also tackle the Ebola crisis, economic stagnation and the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...

      Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday’s election
      Oct23

      Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday’s election

      October 24, 2014 12:59 AMKIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s prime minister warned on Thursday of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend, a vote being held against a background of Russian support for separatist rebels and an unresolved row over gas. …read more Source: The Straits...

      Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday's election
      Oct23

      Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday's election

      KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s prime minister warned on Thursday of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend, a vote being held against a background of Russian support for separatist rebels and an unresolved row over gas. …read more Source: The...