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      Chinese ambassador on cooperation, Kosovo, Ukraine
      Sep05

      Chinese ambassador on cooperation, Kosovo, Ukraine

      The Chinese government stands by its position that it will not recognize Kosovo, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Manchang has said.”I know that over 100 countries have recognized Kosovo’s independence, but the Chinese government stands by its position and has no intention of changing it, Ambassador Li told the Večernje Novosti daily....

      Ukraine ceasefire deal ‘signed’
      Sep05

      Ukraine ceasefire deal ‘signed’

      The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels meeting in Minsk sign a protocol to start a ceasefire, the Ukrainian president says. …read more Source:...

      MH370: after six months relatives still suffer in ’emotional limbo’
      Sep05

      MH370: after six months relatives still suffer in ’emotional limbo’

      Uncertainty surrounding the fate of their loved ones makes dealing with loss much harder for the familiesFor Wang Le, it’s glimpsing the clock at noon; the time when he would ring his mum for a chat. For Dai Xuling, it’s the battered black bag that her sister gave her years ago, which she now carries everywhere and hugs as though it...

      Ukraine ceasefire ‘agreed for east of country’ at Minsk peace talks
      Sep05

      Ukraine ceasefire ‘agreed for east of country’ at Minsk peace talks

      News reports say ceasefire due to come into effect at 1600 GMT, although there was fighting on ground near port city of MariupolA ceasefire for east Ukraine has been agreed during talks in Minsk between Ukrainian government representatives and separatist leaders, according to news reports from the Belarusian capital.The agreement came shortly...

      [Ticker] Fighting in south Ukraine amid Minsk peace talks
      Sep05

      [Ticker] Fighting in south Ukraine amid Minsk peace talks

      Nato officials say there is “heavy fighting” between Russian and Ukrainian troops near the Ukrainian city of Mariupol Friday. The violence comes despite a meeting of Russian, Ukrainian, and pro-Russia rebel delegates in Minsk the same day, with an EU sanctions decision hanging on the outcome of the Minsk talks. …read more...

      NATO to decide on new rapid reaction force
      Sep05

      NATO to decide on new rapid reaction force

      The final day of the NATO summit in Wales has opened with all eyes on Ukraine. Leaders are expected to back plans to establish a rapid reaction force near Russia’s border to deter Moscow from provocations in the region. …read more Source: Deutsche...

      Russians pull together amid sanctions
      Sep05

      Russians pull together amid sanctions

      For all the talk of war in Ukraine, Moscow does not look like a city preparing for battle as Russians pull together in the face of EU/US threats …read more Source: Financial...

      Russian TV shows funeral of soldier killed ‘on leave’ in Ukraine
      Sep05

      Russian TV shows funeral of soldier killed ‘on leave’ in Ukraine

      State TV says Anatoly Travkin didn’t tell his wife or commanders he was heading to Ukraine to fight with pro-Russia rebelsRussian state television has for the first time shown the funeral of a soldier killed fighting in east Ukraine, but said the serviceman died on the frontline while on leave.State-controlled TV station Channel One showed...

      Nato to announce 4,000-strong rapid reaction force to counter Russian threat
      Sep05

      Nato to announce 4,000-strong rapid reaction force to counter Russian threat

      British troops to make up 25% of ‘spearhead’ unit initially based in eastern Europe to ease fears of Baltic member statesThe UK is to contribute a quarter of the troops in a new 4,000-strong Nato rapid reaction force for initial deployment in the Baltics, easing anxiety among member states near Russia’s border that the Kremlin...

      Ukraine, Islamic State and Afghanistan on the agenda for second day of NATO summit
      Sep05

      Ukraine, Islamic State and Afghanistan on the agenda for second day of NATO summit

      On the second day of the NATO summit in Newport, Wales, delegates will no doubt be hoping that talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine will yield… …read more Source:...