The deadly Islamist attacks in France and conflicts in Iraq and Ukraine are set to dominate discussions at this week’s gathering of the world’s political and economic elite in the Swiss ski resort of Davos. French President Francois Hollande, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be among the...

Jan19

Ukrainian Troops Retake Most of Donetsk Airport From Rebels

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 11:38 (EEST) Section: NDTV (India)

Jan19

Ukrainian troops retake most of Donetsk airport from rebels

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 11:08 (EEST) Section: Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)

Ukrainian troops have recaptured almost all the territory of Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine they had lost to separatists in recent weeks and thousands gathered in Kiev for a state-sponsored peace march.Shelling goes on in eastern Ukraine despite pleas for peace in KievUkraine reinforces front lines as peace talks creep forwardUkrainian army,...

Jan19

Dollar falls to lower 117 yen on China stocks drop, Ukraine woes

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 10:53 (EEST) Section: Kyodo News (Japan)

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Jan19

Rebels claim to control Donetsk airport after intense fight

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 10:53 (EEST) Section: The Indian Express (India)

In this Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 photo, Pro-Russian rebel leader Alexander Zakharchenko, center, surrounded by guards, smiles not far from rebel positions near the Donetsk airport in Donetsk, Eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov) Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine are claiming that they have seized control of the Donetsk airport after...

Jan19

Ukrainian troops retake most of Donetsk airport from rebels

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 10:38 (EEST) Section: The Malaysian Insider (Malaysia)

Ukrainian troops have recaptured almost all the territory of Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine they had lost to separatists in recent weeks and thousands gathered in Kiev for a state-sponsored peace march. Sunday’s offensive brought fighting close to the industrial city of Donetsk, centre of a pro-Russian rebellion, while shelling...

Jan19

Russia sanction easing needs Ukraine improvement – EU's Mogherini

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 10:22 (EEST) Section: The Star (Malaysia)

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Any alleviation of EU sanctions against Russia will only happen if there are improvements on the ground in Ukraine and the return of violence there is not good news, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said on Monday. …read more Source: The...

Jan19

Shelling goes on in eastern Ukraine despite pleas for peace in Kiev

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 7:08 (EEST) Section: Thanh Nien News (Vietnam)

Shelling echoes across eastern Ukraine while thousands rally for peace in Kiev. Prayers for peace as Ukraine celebrates Orthodox ChristmasKiev, rebels exchange POWs; trains, buses to Crimea suspendedKiev up in arms over latest Russia convoyEscalation of violence ahead in Ukraine?Kiev, rebels agree to extra measures to ensure Ukraine cease-fire...

Jan19

Ukraine’s President Rejected Peace Proposal Made by Vladimir Putin: Kremlin Spokesman

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 6:23 (EEST) Section: NDTV (India)

Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko rejected a peace plan proposed to him last week by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday evening, according to Rus… …read more Source:...