Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Russia fetes WWII victory with huge military parade
MOSCOW – Russia readied for a grandiose Red Square military parade Saturday to mark 70 years since the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but Western leaders were going to stay away due to the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Nigerian gives political edge to Venice Biennale
VENICE – From migrant tragedies in the Mediterranean to war in Ukraine, the 2015 Venice Biennale, which opens Saturday, will have a markedly political edge under the direction of its Nigerian curator. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Europe marks WWII victory under shadow of new threats
PARIS – Europe held sombre ceremonies to mark 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany on Friday as leaders warned of modern day threats such as the war in Ukraine and Islamic extremism. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine breaks with Russia as it marks WWII anniversary
KIEV – A new symbol, date and even name: Ukraine is distancing itself from Russia as it marks 70 years since victory over Nazi Germany in World War II while locked in a brutal conflict with pro-Moscow rebels. …read more Source: Bangkok...
EU says no further delay on Ukraine trade deal
BRUSSELS – The EU said Thursday it would not bow to Russian demands to delay further the planned January 2016 implementation of a free trade deal with Ukraine which is bitterly opposed by Moscow. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Over 38 million people ‘internally displaced by conflicts’
GENEVA – Conflicts and violence in places like Syria and Ukraine have displaced a record 38 million people inside their own countries, equivalent to the total populations of New York, London and Beijing, a watchdog group said Wednesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Knock out king ‘Rafa’ eyes third Europa prize
PARIS – Rafeal Benitez is expecting no favours from Ukraine underdogs Dnipro for his swashbuckling Napoli side, while holders Sevilla await Fiorentina in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg ties. …read more Source: Bangkok...
EU, China to discuss global trouble spots: Xinhua
BEIJING – European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said crises in Ukraine and other global hotspots will be on the agenda at talks in Beijing beginning Tuesday, Chinese state media reported. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Knockout win for Lomachenko on mega-fight undercard
LAS VEGAS – Ukrainian Vasyl Lomachenko launched a glittering night of boxing with a nine-round demolition of Gamalier Rodriguez on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather’s long-awaited bout. …read more Source: Bangkok...
World Bank cuts Ukraine 2015 growth forecast to minus 7.5%
KIEV – The World Bank on Wednesday sharply cut its 2015 economic growth forecast for war-torn Ukraine to minus 7.5 percent, darkening the outlook for Kiev as it fights pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: Bangkok...
