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Divided Ukraine votes for pro-Western future
KIEV – Ukrainians voted Sunday for a new parliament in elections meant to complete a historic shift from Russia’s sphere of influence, but which will sharpen the war-torn country’s internal divisions.The snap election, eight months after a street revolt overthrew Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovych, is expected to result...
War-scarred Ukraine votes for pro-Western future
The snap general election is also expected to reveal the level of trust in President Petro Poroshenko’s bid to hold on to the separatist east through talks with pro-Russian rebels and their alleged puppet masters in the Kremlin. …read more Source: Channel...
Malaysia to push for better flight tracking
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia – Malaysia will push for an improvement on real-time tracking of airline flights and a better sharing of aviation risks at an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) meeting next week, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.Liow said the international community needed to collaborate more closely...
Ukraine set to vote for pro-Western future
ThePetro Poroshenko Bloc was forecast to emerge as the biggest party in the 450 seat legislature, although without an absolute majority, meaning the Ukrainian President will have to form a coalition, probably with harder-line nationalists. …read more Source: Channel...
War-scarred Ukraine counts down to key vote
Sunday’s snap poll was called by President Petro Poroshenko in August under public pressure to purge parliament of lawmakers tied to the old regime of Viktor Yanukovych, ousted in February after a wave of bloody protests. …read more Source: Channel...
At least 824,000 displaced by Ukraine conflict: UN
October 25, 2014 12:03 AMGENEVA (AFP) – The conflict in Ukraine has driven more than 824,000 people from their homes, but the real number could be far higher, the United Nations said on Friday, as it scrambled aid to offset the impact of winter. …read more Source: The Straits...
At least 824,000 displaced by Ukraine conflict: UN
The UN refugee agency has warned it is having to scramble aid to offset the impact of winter as the conflict in Ukraine has driven more than 824,000 people from their homes. …read more Source: Channel...
Swedish military calls off hunt for suspected submarine
STOCKHOLM – The Swedish military said on Friday that it had called of its search for a suspected foreign submarine in waters off Stockholm after a week-long hunt, ending the country’s biggest military mobilisation since the Cold War.More than 200 troops, stealth ships and helicopters have scoured waters off Stockholm since last Friday...
EU leaders struggle for ‘difficult’ climate deal
The two-day EU summit will focus on an ambitious package of climate change targets for 2030 but also tackle the Ebola crisis, economic stagnation and the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday’s election
October 24, 2014 12:59 AMKIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s prime minister warned on Thursday of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt an election in Ukraine at the weekend, a vote being held against a background of Russian support for separatist rebels and an unresolved row over gas. …read more Source: The Straits...
