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Russia announces ‘full embargo’ on most food from US, EU
Russia is introducing a “full embargo” on most food imports from EU, US, and other Western countries that have imposed sanctions against Moscow over its policy on Ukraine, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday (Aug 7). …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine Looms Over European Central Bank Meeting
The crisis in Ukraine and a hesitant recovery in Europe are casting shadows over the European Central Bank’s meeting. …read more Source:...
MH17 recovery mission halted over security concerns
The recovery mission at the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine was suspended until further notice due to the deteriorating security conditions in the area. …read more Source: China...
Indonesia excels at Chess Olympiad
Huge move: Irene Kharisma of Indonesia (right) moves a piece in her game against Elina Danielian of Armenia in the fourth round of the Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway, on Tuesday. Indonesia beat Armenia 3.5 – 0.5. Courtesy of PercasiThe Indonesian women’s chess team put in a stunning performance at the Chess Olympiad in Tromso,...
Australia has MH17 day of mourning
MELBOURNE – Flags flew at half mast Thursday as Australia held a national day of mourning for those killed in the MH17 crash in Ukraine, a day after experts suspended the search for body parts. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia’s tourism industry hit hard by sanctions war
Tens of thousands of Russian tourists stranded abroad have become the latest victims in the sanctions war between Russia and the West while violence continues to rage in Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Russian airline has been forced to suspend all flights as a result of EU sanctions. …read more Source: Channel...
World › Australia holds national day of mourning for MH17 victims
Flags flew at half mast Thursday as Australia held a national day of mourning for those killed in the MH17 crash in Ukraine, a day after experts suspended the search for body parts. Australia lost 38 citizens and residents, including children, when the Malaysia Airlines plane from Amsterdam to Kuala… …read more Source: Japan...
Australia holds national day of mourning for MH17 victims
MELBOURNE – Flags flew at half mast Thursday as Australia held a national day of mourning for those killed in the MH17 crash in Ukraine, a day after experts suspended the search for body parts. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Nato chief flies to Ukraine amid fears over Russian troop build-up
Nato chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen will visit Ukraine on Thursday, amid growing fears of a major Russian incursion as the Alliance warns of a troop build-up at the border …read more Source: South China Morning...
NATO chief flies to Ukraine amid Russian troop buildup fears
DONETSK, Ukraine: NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen will visit Ukraine Thursday, amid growing fears of a major Russian incursion as the Alliance warns of a troop buildup at the border …read more Source: New Straits...
