Section: Thailand
Ukraine’s Russia debt threatens IMF rescue
WASHINGTON – A default by Ukraine on $3 billion in debt owed to Russia this year could threaten the International Monetary Fund’s lifeline to the embattled country, an IMF spokesman said Thursday. …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...
Crimea plans to launch own airline
MOSCOW – Authorities in Crimea said they plan to set up an airline to facilitate connections with Russia and encourage tourism in the picturesque Black Sea peninsula, a year after the Ukrainian territory was annexed by Moscow. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Kiev hopeful of Russia gas discounts, more talks next month
KIEV – Ukraine on Saturday said it hoped to secure a discount on Russian gas imports following tripartite talks with the European Union, which are due to resume in Berlin next month. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Govt hopes to avert EU sanctions
The government claims concrete progress has been made in tackling labour abuses in the fishing industry, in hopes of avoiding a “yellow card” from the European Union (EU). Such a warning could put Thailand at risk of fishing-trade sanctions. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Dutch visit previously inaccessible MH17 Ukraine crash site
THE HAGUE – Dutch experts returned to war-ravaged Ukraine on Friday to probe the MH17 crash site, including visiting a location previously considered unsafe because of fighting with pro-Russian separatists. …read more Source: Bangkok...
EU’s Russia sanctions extended to end-2015: Tusk
BRUSSELS – EU leaders agreed to effectively extend economic sanctions against Russia until the end of 2015, tying them to full implementation of the Minsk ceasefire accords in Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Everton provides final English face loss
PARIS – Dynamo Kiev shattered Everton’s hopes of restoring English pride with a ruthless 5-2 demolition of the Premier League side in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Greece, Ukraine to dominate EU summit
BRUSSELS – Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will plead with European counterparts at a summit in Brussels Thursday to release vital funds to help his debt-laden country stave off a looming cash crunch. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia marks Crimea annexation anniversary
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday triumphantly joined tens of thousands of supporters to mark one year since his takeover of Crimea, a seismic shift that shattered ties with Ukraine and the West. …read more Source: Bangkok...
