Section: Thailand
EU’s Juncker gives France, Britain key economic jobs
BRUSSELS – France and Britain secured top positions on Wednesday in incoming European Commission President Jean Claude-Juncker’s new team, which must tackle a stagnant economy, rising euroscepticism and the Ukraine crisis on its borders. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Poroshenko says east Ukraine ‘radically changed’ since truce
KIEV – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that the situation in the war-torn east had changed dramatically since a truce was signed last week. …read more Source: Bangkok...
MH17 report points to missle strike
Flight MH17 that crashed over rebel-held eastern Ukraine split into pieces during flight after being hit by numerous high-speed objects, said a report released by the Netherlands on Tuesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
EU to unveil Russia sanctions as Ukraine truce teeters
MARIUPOL (UKRAINE) – European leaders were set on Monday to unveil punishing new sanctions on Russia after weekend fighting in Ukraine imperilled a fragile truce aimed at halting a bloody pro-Kremlin uprising. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Mariupol woman killed in first death since Ukraine truce
MARIUPOL (UKRAINE) – A woman was killed in the heavy fighting that erupted overnight in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, the local authorities said on Sunday, the first reported death since a ceasefire was signed two days ago. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Explosions heard on outskirts of Ukraine’s Mariupol
MARIUPOL (UKRAINE) – Loud explosions were heard on Saturday evening on the eastern outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to AFP, despite a fragile ceasefire being put in place. …read more Source: Bangkok...
In Ukraine flashpoint cities, residents doubt lasting peace
MARIUPOL (UKRAINE) – In flashpoint cities of eastern Ukraine, uneasy residents voiced doubt Saturday that the ceasefire deal would bring lasting peace after five months of devastating conflict that has ruined the lives of so many. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Putin, Poroshenko agree Ukraine truce holding: Kiev
KIEV – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Saturday that he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed that the ceasefire between Kiev and separatist rebels was largely holding. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Rebel leaders accuse Ukraine forces of breaking ceasefire
DONETSK (UKRAINE) – Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine on Saturday accused Kiev’s forces of breaking a ceasefire just hours after it was agreed, and vowed to pursue their independence drive in the east. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Russia warns it will react if new EU sanctions imposed
MOSCOW – Russia warned Saturday that it would react if the European Union imposed fresh economic sanctions against it over the situation in Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
