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    Ukraine suspends state services in rebel-held east
    Nov15

    Ukraine suspends state services in rebel-held east

    The move fits within a broader strategy of putting economic pressure on rebel-held areas. …read more Source: USA...

    US Calls Russian Claims On MH17 Photo ‘Preposterous’
    Nov15

    US Calls Russian Claims On MH17 Photo ‘Preposterous’

    A photograph released by Russian television channels purportedly shows a Ukrainian fighter plane shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Many say the photograph is fake and just a propaganda effort to curb rumors about Russia’s involvement in the incident, USA Today reported Saturday. …read more Source: International Business...

    Georgians protest Russia-Abkhazia province deal
    Nov15

    Georgians protest Russia-Abkhazia province deal

    A man covered by a Ukrainian national flag stands in front of demonstrators holding a banner saying “Stop Russia!” and Georgian national flags during a rally in Tbilisi, Georgia, Saturday, Nov… …read more Source: The Bismarck...

    England come from behind, San Marino claim famous draw
    Nov15

    England come from behind, San Marino claim famous draw

    Paris (AFP) – England fought back from behind to beat Slovenia 3-1 in Euro 2016 qualifying on Saturday as some of the continent’s minnows again enjoyed outstanding results.A turgid Group E encounter at Wembley came to life just before the hour mark when Jordan Henderson headed into his own net to give Slovenia the lead.However,...

    Ukraine Suspends State Services In Rebel-Held East
    Nov15

    Ukraine Suspends State Services In Rebel-Held East

    KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president has approved measures to suspend the provision of government services to eastern territories controlled by pro-Russian separatist forces. Petro Poroshenko’s office said in a statement Saturday that state property and employees should be evacuated from the region. The move fits within a broader...

    More Sanctions? Western Leaders Face Putin at G20
    Nov15

    More Sanctions? Western Leaders Face Putin at G20

    While the world’s leaders meet in Australia, Russia has denied escalating renewed fighting between Ukraine and pro-Moscow rebels. …read more Source:...

    Putin Plans To Leave G20 Early: No Plans To Demand Early Loan Repayment From Ukraine
    Nov15

    Putin Plans To Leave G20 Early: No Plans To Demand Early Loan Repayment From Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin will leave the Group of 20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, a day early to attend meetings in Moscow, a member of his delegation told Reuters. Putin’s early departure comes after face-to-face pressure on the situation in Ukraine applied by Western leaders Saturday. …read more Source: International...

    Ukraine to Close State Offices, Bank Services in Rebel-Held East
    Nov15

    Ukraine to Close State Offices, Bank Services in Rebel-Held East

    (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko issued several decrees on Saturday to shut state institutions and banking services in pro-Russian eastern regions, pressing a move to cut links with the rebel-held territory. Ukraine has cut all state funding to separatist parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions after separatists held elections...

    Russian TV claims it has satellite photo of downing of MH17
    Nov15

    Russian TV claims it has satellite photo of downing of MH17

    Picture purportedly shows Ukrainian fighter plane firing missile toward jetliner but many commentators dismiss photo as a fake …read more Source:...

    Putin Plans to Leave G20 Early Amid Tensions
    Nov15

    Putin Plans to Leave G20 Early Amid Tensions

    There have been handshakes and a family photo… but the reception for Russian President Vladimir Putin has been less than amicable. According to a member of his delegation, Putin plans to leave the G20 summit early, after Western leaders blasted Moscow for the crisis in Ukraine and threatened more sanctions. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen...