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Putin crows as he oversees Russian hypersonic weapons test
Moscow (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and will ensure Russia’s security for decades to come. Speaking to Russia’s top military brass after watching the live feed of the launch of the Avangard vehicle from the...
Poroshenko announces end to martial law in Ukraine
KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday announced the end of a martial law in the country’s border regions, which was introduced last month after Russia’s seizure of three of Kiev’s navy vessels in the Sea of Azov. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Pope’s Christmas wish: World fraternity despite differences
Pope Francis arrives to deliver the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for ‘to the city and to the world’ ) Christmas’ day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)Vatican City (AP) — Pope Francis offered a Christmas wish for fraternity among people of...
Ukraine’s leader orders Orthodox Church to change its name
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, center left, attends a closed-door synod of three Ukrainian Orthodox churches to approve the charter for a unified church and to elect leadership in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 15. (Mikhail Palinchak, Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Pool Photo via AP)Kiev, Ukraine (AP) —...
Official: Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
In this Nov. 25, 2018 file photo, damage can be seen to one of three Ukrainian ships seized by Russia during a naval incident near the annexed Crimean Peninsula. (AP Photo)Moscow (AP) — Ukraine plans to again send its warships into the Sea of Azov, a top Ukrainian official said, a move that could set the stage for another clash with Russia....
IMF board approves new Ukraine loan package, releases $1.4 bn immediately
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund executive board on Tuesday gave final approval to a new loan package for Ukraine and released $1.4 billion for immediate use. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine Orthodox leaders approve break with Russian church
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, center left, and Metropolitan Emmanuel, center right, attend a closed-door synod of three Ukrainian Orthodox churches to approve the charter for a unified church and to elect leadership in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 15. (Mykhailo Markiv, Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Pool...
Ukrainians await landmark decision on independent church
KIEv: Several thousand Ukrainians rallied outside one of Kiev’s main cathedrals Saturday ahead of a historic synod expected to establish an Orthodox church independent from Russia. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukrainians await historic synod decision on independent church
KIEV – Several thousand Ukrainians rallied outside one of Kiev’s main cathedrals Saturday ahead of a historic synod expected to establish an Orthodox church independent from Russia. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Lyon reach Champions League last 16, Bayern top group
PARIS – Lyon clinched the final Champions League last-16 place as Nabil Fekir’s second-half strike grabbed a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in a snowy Kiev on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich pipped Ajax to top spot in Group E. …read more Source: Bangkok...
