Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Broken lavatories force Malaysia Airlines jet to land
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Airlines said one of its jets made an unscheduled landing in India on Thursday due to broken lavatories while flying the same route as flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine last year. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine ceasefire undermined, EU extends sanctions
KIEV – Two civilians were killed Wednesday 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: Bangkok...
Second Ukrainian policeman dies from injuries after clashes
KIEV – A second Ukrainian policeman died Tuesday from injuries suffered in street battles with protesters in Kiev, and more than 140 people were being treated in hospital, officials said. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Blast, clashes as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebels
KIEV – Clashes erupted outside parliament in Kiev on Monday as lawmakers gave initial approval to consitutional changes granting more autonomy to pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
‘Cure’ for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal
PENICHE (PORTUGAL) – Anya wasn’t even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Safarova into New Haven final
NEW HAVEN (UNITED STATES) – Fourth seed Lucie Safarova advanced to the final of the Connecticut Open WTA event on Friday with a straight sets victory over Lesya Tsurenko of Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Fitch, S&P see Ukraine debt deal tantamount to default
KIEV – The debt restructuring deal Ukraine has struck with a group of creditors was seen Friday as tantamount to a default of payment, according to ratings agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor’s. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Final MH17 report due October 13: Dutch investigators
THE HAGUE – The final report into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over war-torn eastern Ukraine last year will be released in October 13, Dutch investigators said on Thursday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine, creditors agree debt restructuring deal
KIEV – Ukraine said Thursday it had reach a crucial debt restructuring agreement that will see lenders accept a 20-percent principal write-down and keep global markets open to the cash-strapped ex-Soviet state. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukrainian filmmaker jailed in Russia for 20 years for ‘terrorism’
ROSTOV-ON-DON (RUSSIA) – A Russian military court on Tuesday sentenced Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov to 20 years on terror charges in a trial condemned by Kiev, rights groups and top film directors. …read more Source: Bangkok...
