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Ukraine reports polio outbreak, first cases in Europe since 2010
Two polio cases have been confirmed in western Ukraine, the first to be recorded in Europe since 2010, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine ceasefire undermined, EU extends sanctions
Two civilians were killed on Wednesday (Sep 2) in eastern Ukraine, undermining fresh efforts to end continuing violence as the European Union extended sanctions against individuals deemed responsible for the conflict. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia says will respond in kind to new US sanctions over Ukraine
Moscow said on Wednesday it would react in kind to United States’ widening of sanctions imposed on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, criticising the move as straining relations and posing risks for international stability. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine reels from clashes as third policeman dies
It was the worst unrest in Kiev since a bloody uprising ousted a Moscow-backed president in early 2014, unleashing a separatist insurgency in the industrial east that has killed thousands of people. …read more Source: Channel...
Russia expels Ukrainian diplomat – RIA
Moscow has expelled an Ukrainian diplomat in retaliation for Kiev’s expulsion of a Russian diplomat, RIA news agency on Tuesday quoted a source at the Russian foreign ministry as saying. …read more Source: Channel...
Big guns in east Ukraine fall silent, two more die from wounds in Kiev protests
A fragile truce between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists appeared to be holding on Tuesday as both sides made a renewed effort to silence their guns and make the much-abused ceasefire work. …read more Source: Channel...
Clashes in Kiev over autonomy plan for rebel regions
One policeman was killed and dozens injured on Monday in street battles with protesters in Kiev as Ukrainian lawmakers gave their initial backing to controversial legislation granting more autonomy to pro-Kremlin rebel regions. …read more Source: Channel...
Lithuania presses charges over deaths in 1991 Soviet crackdown
Lithuania has charged 66 citizens of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine with war crimes and crimes against humanity over the deaths of 13 civilians in a Soviet crackdown on the Baltic state’s pro-independence movement in 1991, prosecutors said on Monday. …read more Source: Channel...
Deadly clashes in Kiev over rebel legislation
Ukrainian authorities blamed nationalists for the trouble and said at least 30 people had been detained. …read more Source: Channel...
Fierce clashes as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebels
A total of 265 lawmakers voted in favour of the reforms at a stormy session of parliament in Kiev, with protests both inside and outside the building. …read more Source: Channel...
