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      US energy secretary Rick Perry duped by Russian pranksters to talk about pig manure
      Jul26

      US energy secretary Rick Perry duped by Russian pranksters to talk about pig manure

      ‘These individuals are known for pranking high-level officials,’ spokeswoman says, after duo tricked Perry into thinking he was talking to Ukrainian PMThe US energy secretary Rick Perry has become the latest victim of a pair of Russian phone pranksters who have previously fooled Elton John into thinking he was chatting to Vladimir Putin.On...

      Jacket discovered with “suspicious hole and blood traces” at Porto airport
      Jul25

      Jacket discovered with “suspicious hole and blood traces” at Porto airport

      PJ police are investigating the discovery of an “abandoned jacket” by a boarding gate at Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. The jacket had a hole it “in the region of the thorax” with traces of blood. Theories include the possibility of a gunshot, or stab wound. The jacket was found near the booth reserved for Turkish Airways. Police...

      France, Germany urge ceasefire in Ukraine as violence flares
      Jul25

      France, Germany urge ceasefire in Ukraine as violence flares

      PARIS — The leaders of France and Germany called Tuesday for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, where violence flared again in July despite years of attempts to stop the conflict. Warning of a possible “humanitarian catastrophe”, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for withdrawal of...

      Special envoy: US may send arms to Ukraine
      Jul25

      Special envoy: US may send arms to Ukraine

      The new U.S. special envoy for the crisis in Ukraine said Washington is actively considering whether to send weapons to Ukrainian government forces fighting pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker said arming Ukrainian government forces could alter Moscow’s approach to the...

      Ukraine prepared “judge” Serbian filmmaker Kusturica
      Jul25

      Ukraine prepared “judge” Serbian filmmaker Kusturica

      Ukraine is prepared to put Emir Kusturica on trial for his “calls to separatism,” Vecernje Novosti is reporting, citing a source from the Ukrainian embassy.For the same reason, the renowned Serbian filmmaker is facing a five-year ban on entering the territory of that country. …read more Source:...

      US to consider backing Ukrainian forces?
      Jul25

      US to consider backing Ukrainian forces?

      The US may consider sending arms to back Ukrainian soldiers in their fight against Russian separatists, according to Kurt Volker who was appointed to the newly created post of special US representative for Ukrainian negotiations earlier this month. …read more Source: Polskie...

      Belarus Open Helicopter Championship to kick off in Borovaya 25 July
      Jul25

      Belarus Open Helicopter Championship to kick off in Borovaya 25 July

      Taking part in the 2018 World Helicopter Championships dress rehearsal will be about 25 crews from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Germany, and Poland. …read more Source:...

      Why it’s hard to take democrats seriously on Russia
      Jul25

      Why it’s hard to take democrats seriously on Russia

      Democrats are exasperated that Republicans don’t share their outrage over the ever-widening scandal surrounding Donald Trump and Russia. The president’s personal solicitousness toward Vladimir Putin, the alacrity of his son in welcoming potential assistance from Russians during the 2016 campaign, and mounting questions...

      US ‘may send arms’ to Ukraine, says new envoy
      Jul25

      US ‘may send arms’ to Ukraine, says new envoy

      Washington is reviewing whether to arm those fighting Russian-backed rebels, says a new envoy. …read more Source:...

      Ukraine president calls for an end to Russian aggression
      Jul25

      Ukraine president calls for an end to Russian aggression

      Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has demanded Russia end support of rebels in eastern Ukraine as Germany and France try to mediate a resolution. The rebels have claimed they want to establish a “Little Russia.” …read more Source: Deutsche...