Section: Dunya TV (Pakistan)
EU expands Russia sanctions as new Ukraine talks loom
Brussels (AFP) – The EU agreed Thursday to expand its sanctions against Russia as Ukraines warring parties announced fresh truce talks to end a surge in fighting between Kiev and Kremlin-backed rebels.Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned meanwhile that the threat of further sanctions risked turning the new Cold War atmosphere into...
Moscow: Mother of 7 accused of treason for giving details about Russian military movements
MOSCOW (AFP) – A mother of seven has been accused of treason for calling the Ukrainian embassy about Russian troop movements in the latest sign of Moscow attempting to cover up its intervention in its neighbouring state.Svetlana Davydova, 36, was arrested last week by a group of men in black uniforms who burst into her apartment in the town...
US warns Russia to mull fresh sanctions over Ukraine issue
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States warned Russia on Thursday that it is mulling fresh sanctions over the fighting in Ukraine and welcomed an EU move to broaden existing measures imposed on Moscow.State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the agreement by EU foreign ministers to expand existing European sanctions is just a further sign...
Belarusian leader issues tough warning to Moscow
MINSK, Belarus: (AP) – New cracks emerged Thursday in a Russia-led economic alliance, with the president of Belarus warning that his nation may opt out of it.Alexander Lukashenko also sternly warned Moscow Thursday that his nation of 10 million will never be part of the Russian world, a term coined by the Kremlin that reflects its hopes to...
Britain summons Russian ambassador after bombers intercepted
LONDON (AFP) – Britain said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to London on Thursday after Russian bombers were found flying close to British airspace, saying the incident had disrupted civil aviation.The move comes after a string of similar incidents and amid tense relations with Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine and a London inquiry...
EU, Germany warn Greece over debt reduction ambitions
ATHENS (AFP) – The European Union and Germany warned Greeces radical new left-wing government Thursday that there was little support for a reduction in its massive debts, before it holds the first talks with its eurozone partners.Radical Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will on Friday meet Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the current head of the eurozone...
Poland offers military training to civilians as Russian threat looms
WARSAW (AFP) – Polands defence minister on Thursday said it will soon allow civilians to sign up for military training, as it reinforces its defence system due to anxiety over events in Ukraine.All citizens interested in taking part in military exercises will be able to sign up starting March 1 at regional recruitment centres, Tomasz...
Mashable gets $17 mn funding led by Time Warner
NEW YORK (AFP) – Mashable, a news website focused on technology and entertainment, said Thursday it raised $17 million in capital led by Time Warner Investments, to help fuel expansion plans.The move will allow Mashable to add some 100 employees and is the latest in a series of investments in the growing digital media sector.The funding...
EU to expand sanctions as new Ukraine talks loom
BRUSSELS (AFP) – The EU prepared Thursday to expand sanctions against Russia as Ukraines warring parties announced fresh truce talks after a surge in fighting between Kiev and Kremlin-backed rebels.Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned meanwhile that the threat of further sanctions risked turning the new Cold War into a hot armed...
France says EU to move to further sanctions on Russia
BRUSSELS: (AP) – France says European Union sanctions against separatists in eastern Ukraine and their Russian backers will be reinforced in an attempt to force all sides back to the negotiating table.French European Affairs Minister Harlem Desir said ahead of Thursdays meeting of EU foreign ministers that the bloc needs the maximum...
