Ukraine offers ceasefire
Ukraine offered an immediate ceasefire to Russia, after Moscow claimed that Kiev rejected a fresh peace initiative by Vladimir Putin. ||| Moscow/ Berlin – Ukraine on Monday offered an immediate ceasefire to Russia, after Moscow claimed that Kiev rejected a fresh peace initiative by Russian President Vladimir Putin.“We are ready to work with...
Terrorism threat to dominate Davos talks
The deadly Islamist attacks in France and conflicts in Iraq and Ukraine are set to dominate discussions at the WEF’s annual meeting. ||| Europe – 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...
Eleven killed in Ukraine clashes
Fierce fighting in east Ukraine has killed at least 11 people over the past 24 hours as government forces and rebels battled for an airport. …read more Source:...
Orthodox celebrations in Ukraine as Christmas spirit sparks a longing for peace
Whether in the spirit of the orthodox Christian Christmas or as part of a barely recognisable ceasefire, Ukrainian separatists gave safe passage to… …read more Source:...
First AirAsia victims arrive in Indonesia
The first two bodies from the ill-fated AirAsia plane arrived in Surabaya, where relatives have gathered. ||| Pangkalan Bun/ Surabaya, Indonesia – The first two bodies from the AirAsia plane that crashed off the coast of Borneo arrived on Wednesday in the Indonesian city of Surabaya, where relatives have gathered to await news of their...
AirAsia boss: ‘my heart is filled with sadness’
AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes expressed his grief to the relatives of the 162 people who were on board the ill-fated plane. ||| Kuala Lumpur – AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes on Tuesday expressed his grief to the relatives of the 162 passengers and crew who were on board Flight QZ8501 after wreckage and bodies were spotted...
Crunch time for Russia as sanctions bite
As US and European sanctions piled pressure on Russia earlier this year, the Kremlin hit back with an unusual weapon. ||| Abinsk, Russia – As US and European sanctions piled pressure on Russia earlier this year, the Kremlin hit back with an unusual weapon: apples. From August 7 Russia banned imports of fruit from various countries that...
Kiev, rebels swap captives
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels were set to complete a swap of hundreds of prisoners as part of a new push for peace. ||| Kostyantynivka, Ukraine – Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels were on Saturday set to complete a swap of hundreds of prisoners as part of a new push for peace that came despite Kiev’s decision to cut off key transport...
China challenges IMF as emergency lender
China is stepping up its role as the lender of last resort to some of the world’s most financially strapped countries. ||| New York – China is stepping up its role as the lender of last resort to some of the world’s most financially strapped countries.Chinese officials signalled on Saturday that they are willing to expand a $24...
US slaps news sanctions on Russia
The United States imposed sanctions Friday on Russian-controlled Crimea as Ukraine announced the loss of five soldiers ahead of peace talks meant to end a war against Russian-backed insurgents. …read more Source:...
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