Section: Singapore
Hundreds of Ukrainian troops surrender in Debaltseve – separatists
Hundreds of government troops are surrendering to pro-Russian separatist forces in the east Ukrainian town of Debaltseve, separatist press service DAN cited a pro-Russian rebel official as saying on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukrainian forces pulling out of Debaltseve – Kiev lawmaker
Ukrainian forces are pulling out of the strategic town of Debaltseve in east Ukraine, a Ukrainian member of parliament who leads a pro-Kiev volunteer battalion said on Wednesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Canada imposes sanctions on Russian oil firm Rosneft, Rostec CEO
Canada is imposing sanctions against top Russian oil firm NK Rosneft OAO and the head of conglomerate Rostec, among others, in response to the actions of Russian-backed militants in Ukraine, Ottawa said on Tuesday. …read more Source: Channel...
Canada hits Moscow with more sanctions over Ukraine
The new economic sanctions and travel bans target 37 Russian and Ukrainian individuals, as well as economic sanctions against 17 Russian and Ukrainian entities, including Rosneft. …read more Source: Channel...
Copping makes beautiful NY debut for Oscar de la Renta
NEW YORK – Oscar de la Renta Tuesday unveiled its first collection since the death of its founder with a beautiful debut of Latin-inspired elegance made fresh by British creative director Peter Copping.The de la Renta show was one of the most hotly anticipated of New York Fashion Week, with fashionistas intrigued to see how Copping would...
Canada hits Russia with more sanctions over breaking of Ukraine ceasefire
February 18, 2015 10:51 AMOTTAWA (AFP) – Canada announced on Tuesday new sanctions against Moscow and its sympathisers, including the state oil giant Rosneft, as pro-Russian separatists defied a ceasefire and stormed a flashpoint town in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Straits...
US condemns Ukraine ceasefire violation, warns Russia of increased costs
February 18, 2015 10:09 AMWASHINGTON (AFP) – United States Vice-President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed separatist fighters and Russian forces as he condemned the violation of a three-day-old ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and warned of increased “costs” to Russia. …read more Source: The Straits...
US condemns Ukraine ceasefire violation, warns Russia
US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Feb 17) blamed separatist fighters and Russian forces in condemning the violation of a three-day-old ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, and warned of increased costs to Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
War takes its toll as Ukraine GDP plunges 15.2% in Q4
UKRAINE’S worst recession since 2009 intensified last quarter, highlighting the nation’s challenge after sealing a US$17.5 billion bailout and agreeing on a truce in the war that’s devastated its industrial base. …read more Source: The Business...
'Baltic Wall' looms large as banker frets about Latvian image
RISING tensions over Ukraine and the prospect of more sanctions against Russia are threatening to erect a “Baltic Wall” that would harm Latvia’s ties with some financial centres, according to the Baltic International Bank. …read more Source: The Business...
