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Ukraine vows to block Russian ‘aid’ convoy heading for border
A convoy of 262 Russian trucks rolled toward the Ukrainian border on Tuesday (Aug 12) as Kiev vowed to block the aid mission from its territory over fears it was a ploy to bolster pro-Kremlin rebels. …read more Source: Channel...
Moscow police arrest dozens outside Ukraine embassy
August 13, 2014 3:03 AMMOSCOW (AFP) – Moscow police on Tuesday detained dozens of protesters who had gathered outside the Ukrainian embassy to show their support for Kiev in its campaign against pro-Russian insurgents in the separatist east. …read more Source: The Straits...
European stock markets mixed on weak German investor data
LONDON – European stock markets stumbled Tuesday after recording strong gains a day earlier, with sentiment hit by weak German data and uncertain developments in Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Switzerland cancels Russian participation in air show
August 13, 2014 12:42 AMZURICH (REUTERS) – Switzerland has cancelled Russian participation in an air show, its defence ministry said on Tuesday, apparently due to concerns about events in Ukraine. …read more Source: The Straits...
Ukraine Says May Block Russian Aid Convoy
A Russian convoy of trucks carrying tonnes of humanitarian aid left on Tuesday for eastern Ukraine, where government forces are closing in on pro-Russian rebels, but Kiev said it would not allow the v… …read more Source:...
Israel and Ukraine stripped of Davis Cup home ties
LONDON – Ongoing “political unrest” in Israel and Ukraine means neither country will be allowed to stage their respective Davis Cup World Group ties next month, world tennis’ governing body ruled on Tuesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia probes ‘kidnapping’ of journalist in Ukraine
MOSCOW: Moscow launched an investigation today into the “kidnapping” of a Russian journalist who disappeared in eastern Ukraine last week, prompting international calls for his release. …read more Source: New Straits...
Ukraine sets terms for Russian aid as convoy heads to border
Ukraine on Tuesday (Aug 12) set terms for allowing in Russian aid after Moscow sent a 280-truck convoy to the conflict-torn east and fuelled fears the mission could be used to aid rebels. …read more Source: Channel...
We’ll deliver justice to MH17 families, Australian and Dutch leaders vow
Australia and The Netherlands have vowed to bring justice to the families of victims of downed flight MH17, despite the search for body parts being halted because of fighting in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: South China Morning...
Australia, Dutch Vow Justice for MH17 Victims
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, left, and Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte give a press conference at Rutte’s official residence Catshuis in The Hague, The Netherlands, on August 11, 2014. (AFP Photo/Martijn Beekman) The Hague. Australia and The Netherlands on Monday vowed to bring justice to the families of victims of downed flight...
