Section: New Zealand
Russia defends rebel vote in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) Russia has angrily dismissed the EU’s warning that it wouldn’t recognize local elections organized by pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine, warning that the rejection of the vote could derail a fragile cease-fire… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Russia, Ukraine looking for gas deliveries deal
BRUSSELS (AP) The European Union’s energy chief is hoping talks between Ukraine and Russia will yield the breakthrough needed to guarantee Russian gas will continue to flow to Ukraine and, by extension, parts of the EU this winter.After… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
German exports to Russia fall sharply in August
BERLIN (AP) German exports to Russia dropped by more than a quarter in August over the same month a year ago as sanctions over Ukraine took an increasing toll.The Federal Statistical Office said Wednesday that German exports to… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
MH17: Malaysia PM vows to bring culprits to justice
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is vowing to bring to justice the perpetrators of the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17, but says he fears fighting in Ukraine might block access to the crash site. …read more Source:...
MH17: Malaysian PM vows justice for culprits
Prime Minister Najib Razak has vowed to bring to justice the perpetrators of the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17, but said he feared fighting in Ukraine might block access to the crash site. read more …read more Source: Otago Daily...
Ukraine’s parliament to remain a rowdy place
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) Anti-corruption crusaders, paramilitary commanders, radical ultranationalists, remnants of the disgraced former president’s entourage.Ukraine’s incoming parliament has this and a whole lot more.Much is changing,… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
MH17 probe: Dutch ask Russia for data
Dutch investigators will ask Russia for evidence including that of Ukrainian jet fighter activity which Moscow points to as the cause of the fatal MH17 air crash, prosecutors say. …read more Source:...
Biden to travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Morocco
WASHINGTON (AP) Vice President Joe Biden is planning a trip next month to Ukraine, Morocco and Turkey.The White House says Biden will be traveling abroad the week of Nov. 17. He plans to lead the U.S. delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine’s pro-West parties in coalition talks
The pro-Western winners of Ukraine’s election are negotiating to form a coalition, but fighting with pro-Russian insurgents highlighted the obstacles to their promises of peace. …read more Source:...
Russian crooner sings in Ukraine with rebel leader
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) In defiance of Ukraine, a revered Soviet-era crooner has traveled from Russia to the rebel stronghold in eastern Ukraine to perform in support of separatists fighting the Ukrainian government.Ukraine had warned… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
