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Ukraine on edge after clashes as third policeman dies
KIEV (AFP) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko defended on Tuesday controversial legislation giving more autonomy to pro-Russian rebels that sparked deadly street battles in Kiev.The unrest — the worst in the Ukrainian capital since a bloody uprising in early 2014 — has further exacerbated divisions in Poroshenkos ruling...
Ukraine reels from clashes as third policeman dies
KIEV (AFP) – Ukraine was in shock Tuesday after fierce clashes outside parliament killed three policemen and wounded 140 people as tensions flared over controversial legislation giving more autonomy to pro-Russian rebels.It was the worst unrest in Kiev since a bloody uprising ousted a Moscow-backed president in early 2014, unleashing a...
Over 100 members of security forces injured
KIEV: One policeman was killed and dozens injured on Monday in street battles with protesters in Kiev as Ukrainian lawmakers gave their initial backin …read more Source: The News...
Ukraine points finger at ultra-nationalists after Kiev clash
KIEV (AFP) – A member of Ukraines National Guard was killed and scores of people were injured Monday in clashes between police and nationalist protesters in Kiev as lawmakers gave initial backing to a contested bill to grant more autonomy to breakaway regions.The Ukrainian government blasted ultra-nationalists for the bloodshed, as the...
Two US Predator drones deployed to Latvia
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The US military has deployed two MQ-1 Predator surveillance drones and 70 airmen to Latvia for a two-week training mission aimed at reassuring European allies wary of Russia.The mission, which began Friday and is due to end on September 15, comes as the United States increases military exercises and training in Eastern...
Ukraine president vows severe punishment for instigators of clashes
KIEV (AFP) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday said those behind deadly Kiev clashes that erupted after a vote on autonomy for separatist eastern regions deserved severe punishment, calling the violence a stab in the back.It was an anti-Ukrainian act for which all of its organisers without exception — all representatives...
Deadly clashes in Kiev over rebel legislation
KIEV (AFP) – A policeman was killed and dozens injured Monday in street battles with protesters in Kiev as Ukrainian lawmakers gave their initial backing to controversial legislation granting more autonomy to pro-Kremlin rebels.It was the worst unrest in the capital since a bloody popular uprising ousted Moscow-backed Viktor Yanukovych...
Hollande, Merkel, Putin call for fresh summit on Ukraine
PARIS (AFP) – The leaders of France, Germany and Russia discussed the Ukraine crisis over the phone on Saturday and agreed to hold a new summit in the coming weeks, said the French presidency.Francois Hollande, Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin once again reaffirmed their support for the Minsk II peace measures agreed in February.They...
Judo: France’s Riner wins gold at world judos
ASTANA (AFP) – Teddy Riner of France won the gold medal in the 100kg category at the world judo championships in Astana on Saturday, defeating Ryu Shichinohe of Japan in the final.In so doing, and at 26 years of age, he became the first judoka to win eight world titles, seven of them coming in the 100kg class.The bronze medals went to Adam...
Athletics: Schippers scorches Beijing, Merritt misses golden send-off
BEIJING (AFP) – Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers ran into the history books after scorching to world 200m glory on Friday, but there was no golden send-off for Aries Merritt before next weeks kidney transplant.Schippers, the 100m silver-medallist, clocked an electrifying 21.63sec, the fourth fastest time in history, as she lunged at the line...
