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Ukraine accused of politicising Eurovision
Description Eurovision Song Contest winner Jamala representing Ukraine in 2016 Credits Michael Campanella/Getty Images This year’s entry in doubt after three acts refuse to represent the country following gagging order One-Minute Read Thursday, February 28, 2019 – 6:00am …read more Source: The...
22 things we learned from Michael Cohen’s jaw-dropping Congressional testimony
Here’s what we from the House Oversight Committee’s grilling of the president’s former attorney and fixer. America has been transfixed by the bombshell public grilling by the House Oversight Committee of Trump’s former attorney and fixer Michael Cohen. It was a day filled with drama, and we learned a lot of new information...
Ukraine: Court ruling on law means end for corruption cases
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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision as singers quit over Russia row
Musicians refuse to accept national broadcaster’s terms, which include concert banUkraine will not take part in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, after the singer selected to represent the country dropped out following a row over Russia.Singer Maruv won a public vote but said she would not participate because the Ukrainian national...
Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s Eurovision woes deepen as more singers pull out
The country is struggling to find an entry after the state broadcaster banned the public’s choice. …read more Source:...
The west must not abandon Crimea and Ukraine to Russian aggression | Jeremy Hunt, Pavlo Klimkin and nine other foreign ministers
We condemn Russia’s illegal occupation, which continues to jeopardise international peace five years after it beganFive years ago, Russia gravely challenged the idea of a peaceful and free Europe. With its aggression against Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea, Russia openly demonstrated its contempt for the principles of...
Ukraine leader’s associate quits in corruption probe ahead of vote
A close associate of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko stepped aside from a senior government role on Tuesday pending a corruption investigation involving his son a month before the incumbent faces a tough battle for re-election. …read more Source:...
Ukraine drops Eurovision entrant in Russia row
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Ukraine bans its Eurovision entrant over Russia row
Maruv will no longer represent Ukraine after a dispute with the country’s national broadcaster. …read more Source:...
