Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)
Vandals put pig head, fake blood on Ukraine rabbi’s grave
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukrainian prosecutors have opened a probe into an attack on an important Jewish pilgrimage site in a central Ukrainian town.The grave of a revered Hasidic rabbi was desecrated with a pig’s head and daubed with fake… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
US alarmed by spike in violence in eastern Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The Obama administration says it is alarmed by a spike in violence in eastern Ukraine.It is blaming Russia for the conflict’s highest two-day casualty figures in the last 18 months.State Department spokesman… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
US sanctions more Russian companies, people linked to Crimea
WASHINGTON (AP) ” The U.S. government says it has extended the economic sanctions on Russia to include eight more entities and seven individuals linked to the annexation of Crimea.The Treasury Department said Tuesday that this is… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU extend Russia sanctions by another 6 months
BRUSSELS (AP) ” The European Union has extended its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine.Monday’s official decision came in the wake of last week’s… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine nationalizes largest bank after stability concerns
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukraine is nationalizing its largest bank following concerns over its stability.The cabinet agreed late Sunday to move PrivatBank into full state ownership, saying the move was carried out “in close coordination with… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
5 Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine.Ukraine and the rebels traded accusations over the hostilities that erupted late Sunday.The… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Dutch government prepares to ratify EU-Ukraine deal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ” The Netherlands’ government has prepared legislation clearing the way for Parliament to vote on ratifying an EU-Ukraine free trade pact, despite Dutch voters rejecting the deal in a referendum.Prime… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU sources: EU leaders have reached a deal with Netherlands to approve closer Ukraine ties
BRUSSELS (AP) ” EU sources: EU leaders have reached a deal with Netherlands to approve closer Ukraine ties. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU officials: EU to extend Russia sanctions for 6 months
BRUSSELS (AP) ” European Union officials say the EU will extend its sanctions against Russia for six more months to keep pressure on Moscow to respect the fragile peace agreement in Ukraine.Two officials said EU nations backed the… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
EU leaders struggle to find unity over Ukraine agreement
BRUSSELS (AP) ” European Union leaders are struggling to find a deal with the Netherlands to approve an association agreement with Ukraine.A deal would allow the EU to show a united front in the face of an increasingly hostile Russia… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
