Section: Thailand
Diary chronicles life under fire in separatist Ukraine
MOSCOW – “All in all, it wasn’t a bad week. I didn’t die,” a mystery diarist writes from an undisclosed location in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Blames Europe’s Refugee Crisis on Western Powers
Since the Syrian Civil War began in 2011 between President Bashar al-Assad’s government and rebels, Russia has played a strategic role in the resolving of the crisis on the world stage . . DAMASCUS – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has blamed Europe’s refugee crisis on Western support for “terrorists”, as people fleeing his...
Top officials hail ‘progress’ on Ukraine deal
KIEV – Progress has been made on some contentious issues in the peace process, the foreign ministers of Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France said after holding talks in Berlin to prepare for a summit in Paris on October 2. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US boxer
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin on Saturday granted citizenship to US boxer Roy Jones Jr after the American asked for a passport over tea in Moscow-annexed Crimea. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia Say’s World Powers Need to Arm Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Forces
Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after talks in Damascus, Syria. . . MOSCOW – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday called on world powers to help arm the Syrian army, describing it as the most efficient force against the Islamic State group. The U.S. and NATO have...
Kiev invites ICC to probe war crimes in east Ukraine
THE HAGUE – Ukraine on Tuesday accepted the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction to probe war crimes in its war-torn east, where thousands have died in fighting since February 2014. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukraine conflict has left almost 8,000 dead: UN
GENEVA – Nearly 8,000 people — including civilians, soldiers and militia members — have been killed since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, the United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) said Tuesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
IMF chief says ‘extremely encouraged’ by Ukraine reforms
KIEV – International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday heaped praise on Ukraine’s reform efforts in a visit to Kiev following a deal to restructure the country’s debt burden. …read more Source: Bangkok...
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...
