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In sudden switch, Trump cancels Putin meeting, cites Ukraine crisis
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Nov 29) abruptly cancelled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Argentina, registering his disapproval of Russia’s treatment of Ukraine and casting new uncertainty over US-Russian ties. Trump said he pulled out due to tensions over Russian forces...
PM May says Russia must release Ukrainian vessels and crew
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Russia must release the Ukrainian boats and sailors it captured on Sunday, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday, adding that Britain would continue to push for “appropriate sanctions.” …read more Source: The...
Milan survives big Europa fright, surprise loss for Sevilla
AC Milan was given a helping hand by two own goals as it survived a big scare before beating Dudelange of Luxembourg 5-2 in the Europa League on Thursday. The seven-time European Cup winner trailed 2-1 midway through the second half, but came storming back with four goals in the last 24 minutes of the Group F tie. Sevilla, which has eclipsed...
Trump ex-lawyer pleads guilty to lying over Russia deal
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to Congress over the ongoing Russia investigation in connection with a Moscow real-estate deal and Russian contacts pursued during the 2016 election.As Democrats decried the plea as evidence that Trump’s associates were willing to...
Trump sets up stormy G20 with Putin snub
US President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One prior to departure from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. (AFP pic)BUENOS AIRES: US President Donald Trump headed to Argentina Thursday for a fractious weekend of G20 summitry, cancelling planned talks with Russia’s leader and boasting that his trade war with China was paying off. Rumblings of...
Trump cancels meeting with Putin over Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian vessels
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he headed to the Group of 20 Nations summit Thursday, citing Russia’s seizure… …read more Source: Japan...
Russia does not expect Ukraine crisis to have big impact on grain exports
58 min 9 sec agoMOSCOW – Tensions between Russia and Ukraine in the Azov Sea should not significantly …read more Source:...
President cheers as Ukraine on cusp of church independence
KIEV/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday Ukraine was on the cusp of securing its own independent church, snapping centuries-old ties to a Russian clergy that Kiev accuses of meddling in its affairs. …read more Source: The...
President cheers as Ukraine on cusp of church independence
33 min 50 sec agoKIEV/ISTANBUL – President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday Ukraine was on the cusp o …read more Source:...
Trump scrubs Putin meeting in Argentina, citing Russia-Ukraine sea flap as reason
President Donald Trump says he’s canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian vessels.Trump tweeted his decision Thursday after departing … …read more Source: The Japan...
