Section: Latin America
Ukraine peace closer to collapse as fighting rages
Pro-Russian rebels bombarded government troops encircled in east Ukraine and a plan for both sides to pull back their heavy guns stalled, pushing a fragile peace deal closer to collapse. …read more Source: Buenos Aires...
Wall Street opens flat, S&P 500 near record
US stocks opened flat, the first trading session after the S&P 500 closed at a record high, although investors continued to watch the uncertainty over a Greek debt deal and a fragile Ukraine truce. …read more Source: Buenos Aires...
Bayern Travels to Ukraine After Regaining Top Form
German club Bayern Munich, which regained its top form following the 8-0 Bundesliga thrashing against Hamburg, will be heading East Europe to meet Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage on Tuesday. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
At Least 5 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Ceasefire Breach
At least five Ukrainian soldiers were killed over the past 24 hours in clashes with pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country, despite the ceasefire which entered into force early on Sunday, according to the Ukrainian Military Command. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
German TV Channel Publishes False Pictures on Ukraine Conflict
The media outlet published pictures of suspected Russian tanks allegedly entering Ukrainian territory. …read more Source:...
Fighting Continues Despite Ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine
Kiev, February 16 (RHC)– A ceasefire is under threat in eastern Ukraine after taking effect this weekend. Sporadic fighting has reportedly broken out in several areas. …read more Source: Radio Havana...
Israeli Cabinet Approves Plan to Attract European Jews
Tel Aviv, February 16 (RHC)– The Israeli cabinet has ratified a USD 46 million dollar plan in a bid to persuade Jews residing in France, Belgium, and Ukraine to emigrate to the occupied Palestinian territories. The plan, approved on Sunday, aims to bring about a “significant increase” in the number of emigrants by enhancing...
Despite Ukraine Cease-Fire, Violence Continues
The European Union has set sanctions against eastern Ukrainian rebels and Russians. …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebels disavow ceasefire at encircled town
DONETSK/ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine, (Reuters) – Ukraine’s rebels disavowed a new truce yesterday hours after it took effect, saying it did not apply to the town where most fighting has taken place in recent weeks. Guns fell abruptly silent at midnight across much of eastern Ukraine in line with the ceasefire agreement, reached after a week of […]...
Three Civilians, Nine Ukrainian Soldiers Killed Before Cease-Fire Begins
Three civilians died and 13 others were wounded on the weekend in Donetsk before the cease-fire between Ukrainian and pro-Russian separatist forces entered into effect at midnight, separatist authorities there reported. …read more Source: Latin American Herald...
