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‘Kiev move to join NATO dangerous’
MOSCOW (Reuters): Kiev’s efforts to join NATO are dangerous for Ukraine itself and Europe’s security, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted by Interfax news agency as saying on Thursday. “There are a few Western countries that want to maintain the crisis in Ukraine and to maintain and boost the confrontation between...
Pope Francis expresses anguish over recent terrorist attack on school in Pakistan.
Pope Francis has called for peace in Ukraine, Nigeria, Libya, South Sudan and other parts of Africa. In a Christmas message he condemned violence in the Middle East and urged dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. He also expressed anguish over recent terrorist attack on school in Pakistan in which many innocent students were martyred....
Pope wishes Christmas hope and peace for Peshawar attack victims
VATICAN CITY (AP, Dunya News) – Pope Francis focused his concern on those weeping in the world this Christmas, singling out refugees, hostages and others suffering in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine as he prayed for hope and peace Thursday. Pope especially mentioned the attack on Peshawar military school earlier this month.Anguish for...
Anatoly Antonov says NATO countries pushed Kiev to counterproductive decision, trying to turn Ukraine into a front line of confrontation with Russia.
Russia says NATO is turning Ukraine into a “frontline of confrontation”. Russian Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov told the Interfax that NATO countries pushed Kiev to counterproductive decision, trying to turn Ukraine into a front line of confrontation with Russia. …read more Source: Radio...
Pope to address world’s woes in Christmas message
Vatican City (AFP) – Pope Francis will offer his annual Christmas blessing on Thursday, traditionally an occasion to appeal for remedies to the worlds woes.In his second urbi et orbi (to the city and the world) message, the popular Argentinian pontiff will address the globes 1.2 billion Catholics and millions of others tuning in from around...
Ukraine’s tough choice
Ukraine has made a geostrategic choice, which is likely to have far-reaching consequences. Its decision to annul the country’s non-aligned status and formally apply for Nato membership puts it on a warpath with Russia. Parliament voted overwhelmingly to take the Brussels route which, in other words, means rupturing ties with Kremlin. Kiev...
Civilians despair as both sides break rules in East Ukraine
Tanya Lokshina In the outskirts of Donetsk, close to the airport, where fierce fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels has been ongoing for months, shelling has become a part of everyday life. Local residents refer to rolls of industrial plastic wrap as “glass panes” — having once replaced the glass in shattered windows...
Who hacked Sony becomes Internet’s new mystery
LOS ANGELES (AP) Everyone has a theory about who really hacked Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.Despite President Barack Obamas conclusion that North Korea was the culprit, the Internets newest game of whodunit continues. Top theories include disgruntled Sony insiders, hired hackers, other foreign governments or Internet hooligans. Even some...
Ukraine peace talks start in Minsk
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Peace talks aimed at reaching a stable cease-fire in Ukraine between its government forces and pro-Russian armed groups began on Wednesday, with the discussions to include a pullout of heavy weapons and an exchange of war prisoners.Representatives of Ukraine, Russia, pro-Russia rebels and the Organization for Security...
Ukraine truce deal that brought hope and more war
KIEV (AFP) – The Ukrainian government and Russian-backed militias signed a 12-point truce deal in September that stemmed the worst fighting but failed to resolve the separatist war.The insurgents claim that Kiev reneged on its promise to guarantee them more independence and help repair towns and cities levelled by eight months of rocket and...
