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Trump says U.S. is committed to NATO defense, knocks Russia over Ukraine
WARSAW – President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States had demonstrated its commitment to NATO’s defense through words and actions, and called on Russia to end its “destabilizing” action in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world. … …read more Source:...
Minister proposes extending Astana’s open skies regime
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh Minister for Investments and Development Zhenis Kassymbek has proposed extending the open skies regime to next year to attract more foreign tourists to the capital. “The open skies regime has been launched in Astana for the period of EXPO 2017;...
Identity of Kazakhstan’s 18 millionth citizen revealed
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Baby girl Muslima Samatkyzy born May 11 to a family from Taldykorgan, in the Almaty region was recently identified as Kazakhstan’s 18 millionth citizen. “All the way, while we were going home, our heart was beating with excitement, we knew that in...
Lukashenko is sure: unresolved Karabakh and Trans-Dniester conflicts led to a crisis in Ukraine
ArmInfo. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is sure that unsolved Karabakh and Trans-Dniester conflicts led to a crisis in Ukraine. According to the Belarusian head press service, during his speech at the plenary session dedicated to the opening of the 26th annual session of the OSCE PA, Lukashenko noted with regret that on many...
CPJ to release report on investigation into Pavel Sheremet’s murder
New York, July 5, 2017—The Committee to Protect Journalists will release its report, “Justice Denied: Ukraine comes up empty in probe of Pavel Sheremet’s murder,” at a press conference in Kiev, Ukraine, on July 12. Nearly a year after prominent … …read more Source:...
Ukraine says it foiled second cyberattack following police raid
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Tennis: Murray, Nadal through, heartbreak for Kvitova
LONDON (AFP) – Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams breezed into the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday, while fellow former champion Petra Kvitova tumbled out.Williams, Kei Nishikori and Johanna Konta had to grind their way into the last 32, while new mum Victoria Azarenka continued her comeback bid for Grand Slam glory.Dustin...
Murray, Nadal through, heartbreak for Kvitova
LONDON: Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams breezed into the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday, while fellow former champion Petra Kvitova tumbled out. Williams, Kei Nishikori and Johanna Konta had to grind their way into the last 32, while new mum Victoria Azarenka continued her comeback bid for Grand Slam glory. Dustin Brown, the...
Suspects in MH17 plane crash to be tried in Dutch court
People suspected of shooting down the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in July 2014 over Ukraine will be tried by the court in the Netherlands, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on Wednesday. …read more Source: China...
U.S. considering appointing envoy to Ukraine peace agreement – official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – All parties to the Minsk agreement to end fighting in Ukraine want to cooperate with the United States, and Washington is considering appointing an envoy to the negotiations, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday. …read more Source: The...
