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2014, the year when borders were thrown into question
Marianne BARRIAUX, Valérie LEROUX – Borders are supposed to be sacrosanct the world over but 2014 saw boundaries in Ukraine, Iraq and Syria thrown into question, raising fears of a new world order. Yet experts say such concerns are overblown. Russia’s quick-fire annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula in March drew a chorus of...
Crimean leader slips into India during Putin visit
NEW DELHI (Reuters): The leader of Crimea, the former Ukrainian territory annexed by Russia, visited India on Thursday as a member of President Vladimir Putin’s summit delegation, in a move likely to provoke the West. India does not back Western sanctions against Russia, but the unofficial trip by Sergey Aksyonov could spoil the mood before...
Sanctions-hit Putin visits India to boost energy, trade ties
In this record photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin takes partial in a live promote national phone-in in Moscow Apr 17, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW DELHI: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will reason talks Thursday with India’s new primary apportion as his sanctions-hit nation seeks to strengthen energy, counterclaim and vital ties...
India to build 10 more nuclear reactors with Russian help
Russia and India sign 16 agreements including a deal for Russia to manufacture in India one of its most advanced helicopters India will build at least 10 more nuclear reactors with the help of Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We have outlined an ambitious vision for nuclear...
India to build 10 more nuclear reactors with Russia
New Delhi (AFP) – Energy-starved India is to build at least 10 more nuclear reactors with Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday after talks with President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi.We have outlined an ambitious vision for nuclear energy of at least 10 more reactors, Modi said at a press briefing.It will have the highest...
Putin turns to India with energy, defense offers
NEW DELHI — Russian President Vladimir Putin was holding talks with Indian leaders Thursday to strengthen trade and energy cooperation with Asia’s third-largest economy as Western sanctions threaten to push his country’s economy to the brink of a recession. Putin’s discussions with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi are...
Holders look to secure berth in Europa League last 32
Paris (AFP) – Trophy holders Sevilla are among the clubs looking to claim one of the 10 berths still up for grabs in the Europa League knockout stage in Thursdays final round of group games.The Spanish side, who beat Benfica on penalties in last seasons final in Turin, host Rijeka of Croatia needing just a point to progress, while their...
UN predicts increased global economic growth
UNITED NATIONS (AP) The United Nations predicts that the global economy will grow by more than 3 percent in 2015 and 2016, but that growth will be uneven in some regions.The U.N.s annual economic report says growth edged up in 2014 at an estimated 2.6 percent.The U.N. is forecasting 3.1 percent economic growth in 2015 and 3.3 percent growth in...
Record numbers trying and dying to reach Europe: UN
Geneva (AFP) – More than 3,400 people have died in the Mediterranean this year trying to reach Europe, the UN refugee agency said Wednesday, urging governments to take more action to save lives.More than 207,000 people have made the risky sea crossing since January, almost three times the previous high of 70,000 during the Libyan civil war...
2014 harmful year for children: UN
Globally, 230 million children now live in countries and areas engulfed in aroused conflict. PHOTO: AFP UNITED NATIONS: Year 2014 has been a harmful year for children with adult to 15 million swept adult in wars in a Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan, a Palestinian territories, Syria and Ukraine, a UN children’s organisation...
