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EU extends anti-Russia sanctions as Donetsk votes to join Russia

Mon May 12, 2014 21:21:52

The European Union (EU) has increased its sanctions against Russia over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the bloc’s diplomats say.

'France, Germany to block Syrian expat voting in June 3 election'

Mon May 12, 2014 21:03:11

France and Germany intend to prevent Syrians living in their countries from voting in Syria's presidential election in a bid to disrupt the upcoming elections in Syria, country's Foreign Ministry says.

Russia: Rival int’l talks on Ukraine will escalate tensions

Mon May 12, 2014 17:03:43

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says there is no need for new international talks on Ukraine, warning that tensions in the Eastern European country will only de-escalate if rival sides hold direct talks.

Russia Test fires ICBM in military drills led by Putin

Mon May 12, 2014 14:50:53

Russia’s strategic missile forces have test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a training exercise overseen by the country’s President Vladimir Putin.

CIA chief admits trip to Ukraine for cooperation

Mon May 12, 2014 14:26:20

The director of US spy agency CIA has confirmed that he has travelled to Kiev to hold talks with Ukrainian “partners and friends,” underlining the importance of intelligence collaborations between the CIA and Ukraine.

400 US mercenary forces deployed in Ukraine military op

Mon May 12, 2014 12:25:50

About 400 elite mercenaries from the notorious US private security firm Academi (formerly Blackwater) are taking part in the Ukrainian military operation against anti-government protesters in southeastern regions of the country, German media reports.

Early results show huge vote for self rule in E. Ukraine

Mon May 12, 2014 08:29:50

Preliminary results indicate that majority of eastern Ukrainians have voted in favor of self-rule while the election commissions in Donetsk and Luhansk are still tallying the ballots.

Drinking water in UK contaminated with Cocaine

Sun May 11, 2014 21:12:24

Use of Cocaine has become so common in Britain that drinking water supply has been contaminated with the drug, a new report has shown.

Eastern Ukraine voting to choose future of Donetsk, Luhansk

Sun May 11, 2014 12:54:45

Polling stations have opened in Donetsk and Luhansk regions seeking independence from central government in Ukraine.

UK MPs urge passport revokation of Syria militants

Sat May 10, 2014 11:59:21

A British parliamentary report has revealed that one in nine militants returning from abroad, mainly Syria, have taken part in a terror plot, further pointing out that the number of UK citizens travelling to fight in foreign conflicts reached “alarming levels unlike anything seen in recent years.”

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