Section: New Zealand
Ukraine, Georgia denounce pro-Russian separatists
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukraine’s leader says Ukraine and Georgia will coordinate their efforts to reclaim areas captured by pro-Russian separatists.Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was speaking Wednesday during his visit to Georgia,… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
The Latest: Dutch father pleads for justice for MH17 victims
VIJFHUIZEN, Netherlands (AP) ” The Latest on third anniversary of downing of jetliner over Ukraine (all times local):2:45 p.m.A Dutch father is pleading for those who shot down a Malaysia Airlines jet over Ukraine to be punished,… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Memorial unveiled for Malaysia Airlines crash victims
malaysiaairlinesmemorial.jpg The National Monument for the victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine in 2014 is formed by trees in the shape of a ribbon in Vijfhuizen, Netherlands. The Netherlands unveiled a national monument on Monday (local time) in memory of the 298 people killed in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner in 2014...
An Egyptian security official says two slain tourists in Red Sea resort were German, not Ukrainian as previously said
CAIRO (AP) ” An Egyptian security official says two slain tourists in Red Sea resort were German, not Ukrainian as previously said. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
The Latest: 2 Ukrainians killed in Egypt attack on tourists
CAIRO (AP) ” The Latest on developments in Egypt (all times local):4:50 p.m.An Egyptian security official says two Ukrainian female tourists who were among the six wounded in a stabbing attack in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Germany mulling consequences after turbines sent to Crimea
BERLIN (AP) ” The German government says it’s discussing possible consequences after learning Russia diverted at least two German-produced gas turbines to Crimea, in violation of European Union sanctions.Chancellor Angela Merkel’s… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU official to Moldova: Reform first, then apply to join
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ” A senior European official is urging Moldova to implement reforms so it can formally request European Union membership.The Moldovan, Georgian and Ukrainian parliament speakers wrote to the European Parliament… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Germany’s Siemens says Russia sent turbines to Crimea
BERLIN (AP) ” Germany’s Siemens AG says at least two gas turbines delivered to Russia were re-routed to Crimea, in violation both of European sanctions and a contract with the company.Siemens told the dpa news agency Monday the… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Tillerson talks tough on Russia, vows US support for Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Russia on Sunday that it must take the first steps to reduce tensions in eastern Ukraine and that American and European sanctions would remain in place until Moscow reversed… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Tillerson slowly embraces traditional diplomacy amid crises
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Six months into a job he didn’t seek or particularly want, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appears to be slowly embracing a more traditional approach to American diplomacy after early signs of resistance.While… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
