Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)
Clinton team questions Trump’s ties to Russia
Hillary Clinton’s campaign is questioning Donald Trump’s top political aide’s ties to a pro-Kremlin political party in the Ukraine and claiming it is further evidence of the Republican nominee’s cozy relationship with Russia.The… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukraine conflict focus of German, Russian talks
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he and his German counterpart have discussed resuming international talks on resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine in light of escalating tensions.Lavrov said after Monday’s… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
8 people killed in mini-bus accident in southern Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukraine’s agency for emergency situations says eight people have been killed in a mini-bus collision in the country’s south.The State Service for Emergency Situations said in a statement Saturday that a mini-bus and… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Russia could break diplomatic ties with Ukraine, PM says
MOSCOW (AP) ” Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says Russia could break diplomatic ties with Ukraine over reported security incidents in Crimea, something it did not do even after annexing Crimea or throwing its support behind separatist… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukrainian zoo prides itself on new white lion cubs
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” A private zoo in Ukraine has a new attraction: five white lion cubs.Volodymyr Shevchuk, director of the “XII Months” zoo near the Ukrainian capital, said the cubs have been separated from their parents, Ivanna… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
At least 6 die in bus crash in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russia’s top investigative agency says that at least six people have died when a bus fell off a mountain road in Crimea.The Investigative Committee’s branch in Crimea said that the bus traveling from Sudak to Kerch… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
The Latest: NATO concerned by Russia, Ukraine tensions
MOSCOW (AP) ” The Latest on the Crimean border dispute between Ukraine and Russia (all times local):5:10 p.m.A NATO official says the U.S.-led alliance is deeply concerned by rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine and is monitoring… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
NATO official: Alliance is concerned by rising tensions between Russia, Ukraine and is watching situation closely
BRUSSELS (AP) ” NATO official: Alliance is concerned by rising tensions between Russia, Ukraine and is watching situation closely. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Ukrainian president puts forces on de-facto border with Crimea and eastern Ukraine on combat alert.
MOSCOW (AP) ” Ukrainian president puts forces on de-facto border with Crimea and eastern Ukraine on combat alert. …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Russia’s Putin meets top brass to discuss security in Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) ” Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting of the country’s top brass to discuss boosting security in Crimea following the reports of foiled attacks.The Russian intelligence said Wednesday that two people… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
