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World leaders on lunch break at G20
Putin put on notice at G20 summit to end Ukraine crisis …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Putin put on notice at G20 summit to end Ukraine crisis
The Ukraine crisis overshadowed talks on global economic growth at a G20 leaders meeting on Saturday, with Europe calling on Russia to stop the flow of weapons and troops into the country and holding out the threat of further sanctions if it did not.Southeast Asia looks to a weakened Obama for assurances on ChinaObama meets Putin briefly at the...
Moscow and Kiev trade accusations; U.S. warns Russia against escalation
Ukraine says it will not abandon ceasefireUkraine redeploys troops, fearing new rebel offensiveWhere are the bodies, MH17 families askUkraine’s currency plunges as ceasefire fears grow …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine says it will not abandon ceasefire
Ukrainian government forces have no intention of renouncing a ceasefire in the separatist-held east of the country, a military spokesman said on Thursday. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Escalation of violence ahead in Ukraine?
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Ben Herbst discusses the situation in eastern Ukraine. He speaks on “Taking Stock.” …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine redeploys troops, fearing new rebel offensive
Ukraine said on Wednesday it was redeploying troops in the east because of fears that separatists will launch a new military offensive, despite Russia’s denials it has sent troops to reinforce the rebels.Ukraine’s currency plunges as ceasefire fears growTroop movements, explosions in Ukraine calls ceasefire into doubtUkraine says up...
Where are the bodies, MH17 families ask
Daisy Oehlers and Bryce Fredriksz, a Dutch couple in their early 20s, were sitting near the left wing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on their way to a holiday in Bali, when “high energy objects” – as officials later called them – struck the plane over eastern Ukraine.Dutch investigators collect remains at MH17 crash siteRemains of...
Dutch investigators collect remains at MH17 crash site
Flight MH17 hit by numerous ‘high energy objects’ Dutch Safety Board says MH17 broke apart due to external factorsRussia says will cooperate with MH17 probe led by NetherlandsMH17 passengers include Vietnam-born mother, two children[GRAPHIC] Malaysia flight MH17 crash siteUkraine says rebels shoot down Malaysian airliner, 295 dead...
Ukraine’s currency plunges as ceasefire fears grow
Ukraine’s currency lost nearly 5 percent of its value on Monday after a weekend that saw the heaviest shelling in a month hit the main rebel stronghold in the east and signs that Moscow had dispatched troops and tanks to reinforce separatists. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Worst east Ukraine shelling for month; ceasefire looks in doubt
East Ukraine’s rebel stronghold Donetsk was pummeled on Sunday by the heaviest shelling in a month, and the OSCE said it spotted an armored column of troops without insignia in rebel territory that Kiev said proved Moscow had sent reinforcements.Japan’s Abe urges Putin to ensure Ukraine ceasefire holdsUkraine says up to 200 rebels...
