Section: Thailand
Ukraine annual inflation rate hits 45.8 percent: official
KIEV – Crisis-hit Ukraine saw its annual inflation rate hit 45.8 percent after a sharp acceleration of 10.8 percent in March, the country’s statistics office said Monday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
A year on, Putin’s Ukraine gamble brings mixed results
MOSCOW – A year since the start of the fighting in eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin may not have emerged the winner in his showdown with the West but he has not lost either, analysts say. …read more Source: Bangkok...
After a year at war, Ukraine at financial breaking point
PARIS – Bruised and battered after a year of armed conflict, Ukraine has been crippled by a combination of monetary, budgetary, industrial, banking and energy crises that could make it dependent on outside help for decades. …read more Source: Bangkok...
From rebellion to stalemate: a year of war in east Ukraine
DONETSK (UKRAINE) – On April 6, 2014, pro-Russian activists stormed the offices of the Donetsk regional administration and the Lugansk office of the secret service in eastern Ukraine, sparking a year-long insurgency against the Kiev government in which 6,000 people have died. …read more Source: Bangkok...
At least 43 dead after Russian trawler sinks in ocean
PHUKET: At least 43 people have died and 26 are missing after a Russian trawler sank late on Wednesday in the Western Pacific Ocean near the Kamchatka Peninsula, the TASS news agency reported, citing an officer at a maritime rescue coordination center in the area.There were 132 people on board the Dalniy Vostok freezer trawler and 63 people have...
Putin offers to extend gas deal with Ukraine for three months
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia would extend the current gas deal with Ukraine by another three months, hours before it was due to expire. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ruble bounce rare ray of sunshine for crisis-hit Russian economy
MOSCOW – It’s been a torrid time of late for the Russian economy as the fallout from Ukraine and tumbling oil prices have plunged the country into financial crisis. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Hurry Kane quickly off mark, Spain sink Ukraine
PARIS – Man of the moment Harry Kane scored just moments into his international debut to seal a 4-0 win for England against Lithuania at Wembley in Euro 2016 qualifying on Friday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Morata goal edges Spain past Ukraine
SEVILLE (SPAIN) – Reigning champions Spain took a significant step towards sealing their place at Euro 2016 with a hard-fought 1-0 over Ukraine on Friday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Spain, England look to fresh faces in Euro 2016 bids
PARIS – A rejuvenated Spain recommence their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign at home to Ukraine in Seville on Friday, while the prospect of seeing Harry Kane make his debut is the main attraction as England face Lithuania. …read more Source: Bangkok...