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Ukraine to probe suspected Russian cyber attack on grid
Ukraine will investigate a suspected cyber attack on its power grid, the energy ministry said on Thursday, an incident the country’s secret service has blamed on Russia. …read more Source: GMA News...
Ukraine debates whether to celebrate Christmas twice
KIEV—Ukraine, which marks Christmas on January 7 according to Orthodox Christian tradition, has embarked upon a national debate about whether it should also celebrate on December 25, a step that would bring it in line with Western Europe. …read more Source: GMA News...
Russian Ruble drops to 2015 low amid oil price slump
Russia’s battered ruble reached its 2015 low as the slump in oil prices weighs on the outlook for the country’s recession-hit economy. The ruble stood at 72.46 against the dollar, dropping below 72 for the first time since December 2014. The Russian currency also stood at 79.55 against the euro, its lowest value since August. A woman...
AFP’s person of the year: Angela Merkel
PARIS: AFP journalists have chosen Angela Merkel as the most influential figure of 2015 after the German chancellor stamped her mark on the European migrant and Greek financial crises. The vote by editorial staff from all services and languages across the world put Russian President Vladimir Putin as number two on a list of people who most...
Merkel takes centre stage in EU’s year of crises
German Chancellor Angela Merkel AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN by Frank ZELLER Berlin, Germany | AFP – In a year of crises for Europe, from the Ukraine war to Greece’s debt turmoil to the historic refugee influx, Germany’s Angela Merkel emerged as the continent’s de facto leader, drawing more praise and fire than ever. Whether...
Malaysia Airlines probes off-course Christmas flight
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has said it is investigating a Christmas Day mix-up that sent a plane flying in the wrong direction after it left Auckland, in the latest incident to hit the carrier. Media reports said that eight minutes into the flight, the pilot of the Airbus A330 asked Auckland air traffic control why the flight had been...
Merkel takes center stage in EU’s year of crises
In a year of crises for Europe, from the Ukraine war to Greece’s debt turmoil to the historic refugee influx, Germany’s Angela Merkel emerged as the continent’s de facto leader, drawing more praise and fire than ever. The post Merkel takes center stage in EU’s year of crises appeared first on Inquirer News. …read...
Ukraine approves 2016 budget to unlock Western aid
KIEV: The Ukrainian parliament on Friday adopted a budget for next year with a deficit of 3.7 percent of GDP, crucial for unlocking much needed aid from the IMF and Western countries. The 2016 budget was passed after an acrimonious all-night debate and was finally approved by 263 lawmakers, about 40 more than the minimum required. The...
Pope urges Christmas prayers for Syria, Libya peace
MB file photo VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis issued a Christmas Day prayer that recent U.N.-backed peace processes for Syria and Libya will quickly end the suffering of their people. He denounced the “monstrous evil” and atrocities they have endured and praised the countries that have taken in their refugees. Speaking from the central balcony of St....
EU extends sanctions against defiant Russia
BRUSSELS: The EU extended damaging economic sanctions against Russia on Monday amid sharp differences over relations with Moscow which struck back with a furious tirade and its own import ban against Ukraine. Russia said the decision showed the EU did not really want improved relations so as battle common threats such as terrorism. “It is...
