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    Families of MH17 Victims Stage Protest Ahead of Trial
    Mar08

    Families of MH17 Victims Stage Protest Ahead of Trial

    Relatives of the victims of the MH17 plane crash set up 298 empty chairs outside the Russian embassy in the Netherlands, a day before four individuals will stand trial at the Hague over their alleged involvement in the downing of the passenger jet.The Malaysian air flight crashed over territory in Ukraine held by pro-Russia separatists in July of...

    Ahead Of MH17 Trial, Russians Appear Skeptical But Open To Its Findings
    Mar08

    Ahead Of MH17 Trial, Russians Appear Skeptical But Open To Its Findings

    Most Russians blame Ukraine for the downing of Flight MH17 and very few believe Russia is responsible, despite the mounting evidence. But ahead of the in-absentia murder trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian in The Hague, a survey suggests most Russian citizens may be ready to accept the verdict – a result the pollster says reflects decreasing...

    MH17 relatives protest Russian actions with 298 empty chairs
    Mar08

    MH17 relatives protest Russian actions with 298 empty chairs

    Families of people killed when a missile shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 have set out 298 white chairs outside the Russian embassy in a silent protest against Moscow’s lack of cooperation in the investigation into the downing of the passenger jet …read more Source:: The Washington...

    MH17 relatives protest Russian actions with 298 empty chairs
    Mar08

    MH17 relatives protest Russian actions with 298 empty chairs

    THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The families of people killed when a missile shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 set out 298 white chairs outside the Russian embassy on Sunday in a silent protest against Moscow’s lack of cooperation in the investigation into the downing of the passenger jet. Each chair...

    MH17 Relatives Protest Russian Actions With 298 Empty Chairs
    Mar08

    MH17 Relatives Protest Russian Actions With 298 Empty Chairs

    Families of people killed when a missile shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 have set out 298 white chairs outside the Russian embassy in a silent protest against Moscow’s lack of cooperation in the investigation into the downing of the passenger jet. …read more Source:: U.S....

    MH17 relatives protest Russian actions with 298 empty chairs
    Mar08

    MH17 relatives protest Russian actions with 298 empty chairs

    THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – The families of people killed when a missile shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 set out 298 white chairs outside the Russian embassy on Sunday in a silent protest against Moscow’s lack of cooperation in the investigation into the downing … …read more Source::...

    More Nord Stream 2 Sanctions On Horizon? U.S. Senator And Ukraine’s Naftogaz Discuss Ways To Halt Controversial Gas Pipeline
    Mar08

    More Nord Stream 2 Sanctions On Horizon? U.S. Senator And Ukraine’s Naftogaz Discuss Ways To Halt Controversial Gas Pipeline

    As Moscow takes steps to overcome the impact of U.S. sanctions on its $11-billion Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Europe, Washington and Kyiv are planning their next moves to block the project. Will Putin’s forecast that Russia will complete the project by early 2021 materialize? …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Woman Imprisoned For Years By Separatists In Eastern Ukraine Says ‘No One Wants To Stay There’
    Mar08

    Woman Imprisoned For Years By Separatists In Eastern Ukraine Says ‘No One Wants To Stay There’

    Tetyana Honcharova was held by separatists in eastern Ukraine for more than three years before being released in a prisoner exchange in December. Honcharova told RFE/RL’s Russian Service about the torture she endured at a makeshift prison in the city of Donetsk, including electric shock. She also met many female former separatist fighters...

    Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts
    Mar07

    Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts

    MILAN (AP) — The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region’s weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigners stop visiting its cultural treasures or buying its prized artisanal products, from fashion to food to design. Europe’s third-largest economy has long been among the slowest...

    Trump Names Meadows as New White House Chief of Staff
    Mar07

    Trump Names Meadows as New White House Chief of Staff

    In the midst of managing the country’s coronavirus outbreak and preparing for the beginning of his presidential campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major personnel change at the White House.Representative Mark Meadows from North Carolina is the new White House chief of staff, replacing Mark Mulvaney who has been the acting...