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Jubilant Ukraine hails ‘unbelievable’ Eurovision victory
Jubilant Ukrainians erupted in celebration Sunday after Jamala won the Eurovision Song Contest with a powerful tribute to her Tatar people’s deportation from Russian-annexed Crimea in 1944. …read more Source: GMA News...
Ukraine stuns Russia to win politically-charged Eurovision
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Ukrainian singer Jamala snatched victory from arch-rival Russia to win the Eurovision song contest Saturday, May 14, adding a touch of political drama to the annual kitsch extravaganza. After a tense vote count, during which it seemed Australia was going to run away with the crown until … …read more Source:...
US, Russia step up war of words
REDZIKOWO, Poland: The United States and Russia on Friday (Saturday in Manila) accused each other of mounting an aggressive military presence in northern Europe, with Moscow vowing to “end threats” posed by a US missile shield near its border. The stepped-up war of words came as Poland on Friday broke ground on the northern section of a US...
US, Russia step up war of words over missile shield
REDZIKOWO, Poland: The United States and Russia on Friday accused each other of mounting an aggressive military presence in northern Europe, with Moscow vowing to “end threats” posed by a US missile shield near its border. The stepped-up war of words came as Poland on Friday broke ground on the northern section of a US missile defence shield...
Obama denounces Russia’s ‘aggressive’ military stance in Europe
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama warned Russia about its military build-up in northern Europe Friday as he hosted leaders from five Nordic countries at the White House. “We are united in our concern about Russia’s growing, aggressive military presence and posture in the Baltic-Nordic region,” Obama said at the end of the meeting. As...
Australian couple whose 3 children died on MH17 welcomes baby
An Australian couple whose three children were killed in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine two years ago has welcomed a new baby, saying the birth has given them faith that love trumps hate. The post Australian couple whose 3 children died on MH17 welcomes baby appeared first on Inquirer News. …read more Source: The...
Australian couple whose 3 children died on MH17 welcome baby
In this undated family handout photo distributed by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, baby Violet May Maslin is photographed shortly after her birth, Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in Perth, Australia. An Australian couple whose three children were killed in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 two years ago has welcomed baby...
Child sex exploitation spreads to new destinations as tourism booms — group
Portugal, Moldova and Ukraine in Europe, and Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in Asia have emerged as new child sex tourism destinations, prompting activists to call for governments to include measures to protect children in their tourism plans. …read more Source: GMA News...
US missile shield starts up in Romania to Russian fury
DEVESLU, Romania: A US anti-missile defense system in Romania aimed at protecting NATO members from threats by “rogue” nations became operational on Thursday in a move that infuriated Russia. The missile interceptor station located in Deveselu, southern Romania, will help defend NATO members against the threat of short and medium-range ballistic...
Wars displace record 40.8 million people in the world, report shows
LONDON: The number of people internally displaced by conflicts around the world rose last year to a record 40.8 million people, a report out on Wednesday showed. “This is the highest figure ever recorded and twice the number of refugees worldwide,” said Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), co-authors of the report with the...
