(Reuters) – Polish President Bronis law Komorowski said that Vladimir Putin is trying to build a new Russian empire for Moscow and that the region now had to choose whether it wanted “a Cossack Europe or a democratic one”. “Russia has carried out an invasion in Ukraine,” the Polish head of state told German public radio, according to excerpts of an interview to be broadcast later on Saturday. Komorowski said Putin was quite open about […]
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Pressure mounts on Pakistan leader to quit as protests continue
(Reuters) – Thousands of protesters massed outside the residence of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday to demand he step down, after efforts to find a negotiated solution to the country’s political crisis failed. Pakistan has been gripped by unrest for more than two weeks, with protest leaders Imran Khan and Tahir ul-Qadri saying they will not back down unless Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns. On Saturday Sharif once again said he would not […]
EU names Tusk, Mogherini to top jobs, ready Russian sanctions
(Reuters) – European Union leaders on Saturday chose Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk to chair their Council and named Italian Federica Mogherini to run the bloc’s foreign relations, as the EU prepared to threaten Russia with new sanctions overUkraine. A summit in Brussels shared the two coveted EU posts between a Kremlin critic from ex-communist Eastern Europe and the foreign minister of one of Moscow’s biggest customers for gas. EU officials gave Ukraine’s embattled President Petro Poroshenko […]
EU leaders to threaten extra Russia sanctions, agree new team
(Reuters) – European Union leaders are likely to threaten Russiawith new sanctions over Ukraine on Saturday but, fearful of a new Cold War and self-inflicted harm on their own economies, should give Moscow another chance to make peace. At a summit in Brussels that may hand one of the Union’s top jobs to Poland’s premier and give hawkish Kremlin critics in ex-communist Eastern Europe new influence in the bloc, EU officials gave Ukraine’s embattled President Petro Poroshenko a […]
Putin says Russia must strengthen its economic, military position in Arctic
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow had to strengthen its position, economically and militarily, in the resource rich Arctic region, where other countries are vying for influence. “Our interests are concentrated in the Arctic. And of course we should pay more attention to issues of development of the Arctic and the strengthening of our position (there),” Putin told a youth camp outside Moscow, enumerating military and economic plans for Russia’s Arctic.
Seven NATO allies to create new rapid reaction force-report
(Reuters) – Seven NATO allies plan to create a new rapid reaction force of at least 10,000 soldiers as part of plans to boost NATO defences in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The aim is to create a division-sized joint expeditionary force for rapid deployment and regular exercises. The British-led force would include air and naval units as well as ground troops, the newspaper said. Countries involved include Denmark, […]
Islamic State militants behead captive Lebanese soldier: video
(Reuters) – Islamic State militants beheaded a Lebanese soldier who was one of 19 captured by hardline Syrian Islamists when they seized a Lebanese border town for few days this month, a video posted on social media showed on Saturday. The soldier, recognizable as Ali al-Sayyed, a Sunni Muslim from north Lebanon, was shown blindfolded with his hands tied behind his back, writhing and kicking the dusty ground while a militant announces he will be […]
UN worried about eastern Ukraine
The United Nations expresses worry regarding worsening situation in Ukraine, calling for immediate ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists.
Possible volcanic eruption in Iceland
Iceland’s largest volcano system shows sign of volcanic eruption which spells trouble to air travel.
New approach for new global poverty line
The global poverty line is based on Industrial Age theory, and experts believe that it is time to make use of new approach, one that considers modern obstacles that affect people today.
India’s prime minister visits Japan
India’s prime minister is going to visit Japan in a 5-day trip, hoping to win Japanese backing in a nuclear energy pact to kickstart its economy.
Club for bug eaters
A restaurant in Tokyo, Japan attracts enthusiasts because of its unique menu.
