Obama, Putin discuss Syria; essential difference over Assad remains UNITED NATIONS: Russia and the United States agreed on Monday to look for a diplomatic end to the Syrian civil war but clashed over the central question of whether Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should retain power. During a 90-minute meeting,... Women 29 Sep, 2015
UN alarmed after ordered out of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations humanitarian aid chief Stephen O'Brien voiced serious concern on Thursday that authorities in Luhansk in eastern Ukraine are demanding that all UN agencies immediately vacate the city. "I am alarmed by news that... Women 25 Sep, 2015
Big guns in east Ukraine fall silent, two more die from wounds in Kiev protests Kiev: A fragile truce between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists appeared to be holding on Tuesday as both sides made a renewed effort to silence their guns and make the much-abused ceasefire work. Sporadic shelling and... Women 01 Sep, 2015
Ukraine guardsman killed in nationalist protest outside parliament KIEV: A Ukrainian national guardsman was killed and nearly 90 others wounded by grenades hurled from a crowd of nationalist protesters on Monday as they were guarding parliament where lawmakers backed giving more autonomy to rebel-held... Women 01 Sep, 2015
Ukraine soldier killed KIEV: Ukraine on Saturday reported the death of one soldier as clashes with pro-Russian separatists continue despite a shaky truce. Military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said nine more servicemen had been wounded in the past 24 hours of fighting. Ukrainian... Women 09 Aug, 2015
Ceasefire brings limited respite for east Ukrainians DONETSK: Natalya Brazhnikova goes to sell bread each day at a badly charred market on the outskirts of Donetsk in east Ukraine despite the risk of shelling and gunfire. Since her husband lost his job when the local coalmine closed because of... Women 21 Jul, 2015
Australia �sickened� at purported new MH17 footage Sydney, July 17 Australia said on Friday it was “sickened” after new footage emerged purportedly of Russian-backed rebels rummaging through the luggage of passengers killed after Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, as a ceremony marked the... Women 18 Jul, 2015
Memorials for MH17 victims as calls grow for justice NIEUWEGEIN, NETHERLAND: Relatives of those killed when flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine exactly a year ago joined emotional memorials on Friday as calls mounted for a UN-backed tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the tragedy. All 298... Women 17 Jul, 2015
Dutch seek UN tribunal to investigate downing of Malaysia plane AMSTERDAM: The Dutch government is seeking U.N. support to set up a tribunal to identify and try those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine a year ago, Prime... Women 03 Jul, 2015
Malaysia Airlines makes emergency landing in Melbourne UPDATED: Adds airline, ATSB comment confirming no external fire SYDNEY/KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia Airlines flight returned safely to Melbourne airport on Friday, having turned back within minutes of take-off after an engine fire alert went off,... Women 12 Jun, 2015
Putin visits Italy with one eye on EU sanctions MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin will be on the lookout for signs of dissent over European Union sanctions on Russia when he visits Italy on Wednesday, but he is likely to be disappointed. The Russian leader is due to meet Prime Minister Matteo... Women 10 Jun, 2015
G7 leaders bid 'Auf Wiedersehen' to carbon fuels KRUEN: Leaders of the world's major industrial democracies resolved on Monday to wean their energy-hungry economies off carbon fuels, marking a major step in the battle against global warming that raises the chances of a U.N. climate deal... Women 09 Jun, 2015
