Section: New Zealand
A look at the top issues at the G-20 summit in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The U.S.-China trade war, the Saudi crown prince’s first trip abroad since the brutal killing of a newspaper columnist and the Ukraine crisis will grab the world’s attention at this week’s G-20 summit.None… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Trump cancels meeting Putin as he heads to G20 summit
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he headed to the Group of 20 Nations summit Thursday, citing Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian vessels… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
President: Ukrainian Orthodox church will get independence
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president says the Constantinople patriarchy has approved a decree granting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church independence from the Russian Orthodox Church.The Ukrainian church has formally been under… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine-Russia sea clash was pre-election stunt, says Putin
Russian border guards fired on three Ukranian boats and seized the crews, but Putin says it was staged. …read more Source: Radio New...
Ukrainian opposition politician calls for European sanctions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Exiled opposition politician Mikheil Saakashvili has called on European nations to slap sanctions on Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and his inner circle, accusing them of violating his human rights.Saakashvili… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ex-presidents see threat in rising Polish-Ukrainian tensions
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Five ex-presidents from Poland and Ukraine have made a joint appeal for reconciliation between their nations as growing nationalism in both societies and provocations from Russia have strained the alliance.Poland… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
WORLD SPORTS at 2300 GMT
TOP STORIES:SOC–CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALKIEV, Ukraine — Gareth Bale’s eye-catching scissor-kick helped Real Madrid to a third successive Champions League title on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over a Liverpool side thwarted by a… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Real Madrid wins 3rd straight Champions League title with 3-1 victory over Liverpool
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Real Madrid wins 3rd straight Champions League title with 3-1 victory over Liverpool. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Nations hold Russia responsible in MH17 downing
2018-05-24t063732z_163209524_rc1648fdc4a0_rtrmadp_3_ukraine-crisis-mh17.jpg The wreckage was found near the village of Hrabove in eastern Ukraine. Photo: Reuters The Netherlands told Moscow on Friday it will hold the Russian state legally responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in July 2014, after investigators concluded that a...
Netherlands, Australia hold Russia liable for downing MH17
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands and Australia are holding Russia legally responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, which was shot down over war-ravaged eastern Ukraine nearly four years ago, killing… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
