Ukraine central bank chief's resignation sparks global outcryKIEV, Ukraine – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the international business community expressed deep concern on Thursday, July 2, after the governor of Ukraine's central bank resigned citing political pressure.
The bank chief Yakiv Smoliy stood down on Wednesday, July 1, saying "sy....
Latvia bans Russian television channel RTHELSINKI (AP) — The Baltic nation of Latvia has banned the state-controlled Russian television channel RT, saying that it is effectively controlled by a media figure who is under European Union sanctions.
But the man in question, Dmitry Kiselev, mocked the move Tuesday, saying that he never was....
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As surrogacy booms, fears Ukraine becoming 'online baby store'KIEV, Ukraine – Tears of joy stream down Andrea Viez's face as she lifts her baby boy, born to a surrogate mother in Ukraine.
"He's a star," the Argentinian in her late 40s says, her voice trembling.
After 9 years of trying to have a child, Viez can finally hold her son .......
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Residents of eastern Ukraine vote on extending Putin's ruleDONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine who have Russian citizenship are travelling to Russia to vote on constitutional amendments that would allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until 2036.
Authorities of the self-proclaimed Luhansk an....
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Over 5 lakh expats register for repatriation, only 1.2 lakh arrive homeKannur: With the COVID pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, more than 700 flights as part of Vande Bharat Mission and those chartered flights arrived in Kerala carrying evacuees. A total of 1,20,183 persons out of the 5,09,196 people who had registered on NORKA website for repatriation have returne....
Three die, hundreds evacuated in Ukraine floodingTorrential rains in Ukraine have killed three people, forced hundreds from their homes and cut off villages in western regions, authorities said on Wednesday. While many were trying to guard their property, about 800 people had been evacuated since the rains began on Monday, said Interior Minister A....
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Ukraine airline official suspended after dead puppies found on planeKIEV, Ukraine – Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) said Tuesday, June 23, that it has opened an investigation and suspended a senior employee after 38 dead puppies were discovered on one of its planes.
"UIA has opened its own internal enquiry during which the head of freight transportation w....
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Iran to send black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner to FranceIran will send the black boxes from a downed Ukrainian airliner to France for analysis, the countries said on Monday. Iran shot down the Ukraine International Airlines flight on Jan. 8 with a ground-to-air missile, killing 176 people, in what Tehran later acknowledged as a “disastrous mistake&....
Defense lawyers seek more investigations into MH17 downingSCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — Defense lawyers for a Russian charged with involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 cast doubt Monday on prosecutors' assertions that the passenger jet was shot down by a Buk surface-to-air missile.
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'90 Day Fiancé': David Murphey Says IMBRA Law Prevents Him From Talking To Girlfriend LanaDavid Murphey was one of the standout personalities on this season of TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. While appearing on the show’s reunion special, Murphey said he was unable to talk to his girlfriend Lana because of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA law....
Simon & Schuster CEO Counters DOJ Suit: John Bolton's Book is of 'Utmost Public Importance'Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp believes the contents of former national security advisor John Bolton’s book are of “utmost public importance.” He said so in an affidavit Thursday night.
A lawyer for Bolton filed a dismissal request Thursday related to the suit brought by P....
John Bolton Says Trump 'Not Fit for Office,' Lacks Competence to Perform Job (Video)Former national security advisor John Bolton says President Donald Trump is “not fit for office” in a preview for his primetime interview airing Sunday.
Speaking to ABC News’ Martha Raddatz for a one-hour primetime special that will air on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET — two days befo....
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Can Volodymyr Zelensky Bring Peace to Eastern Ukraine?Six years ago, a political crisis in Ukraine turned into an armed confrontation. Separatists came to power in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine, declared their unwillingness to forge closer ties with the European Union and proclaimed the independence of these territories. In April 2....
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Ukraine busts neo-Nazi cell that was 'inspired by Christchurch mosque attacks'By Anneke Smith of RNZ Ukraine's secret service is claiming to have stopped a neo-Nazi cell during its investigation into the distribution of the Christchurch terrorist's so-called manifesto.Last year it was revealed a neo-Nazi.......
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Schiff says Bolton is 'no patriot' despite disclosures in memoirRep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., slammed former national security adviser John Bolton as "no patriot" after excerpts from his book claim House Democrats committed "impeachment malpractice" by limiting their inquiry to Ukraine.....
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Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelectedWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump "pleaded" with China's Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security ....
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NYT: Bolton book says impeachment probe should have investigated Trump's actions beyond UkraineFormer national security adviser John Bolton claims in his new book that the House impeachment inquiry should have investigated President Donald Trump for potentially dubious actions beyond those related to Ukraine, according to the New York Times, which obtained a copy of the book in advance of its....
Bolton accuses Trump of more impeachable 'transgressions' in bookWASHINGTON, DC, USA – Defying the White House, former national security advisor John Bolton will release a book that suggests President Donald Trump committed impeachable offenses beyond Ukraine and alleges that his entire foreign policy is motivated by domestic politics, his publisher said Fri....
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Ukraine Officials Reportedly Offered Bribes To End Burisma Probe, Claim No Link To BidensA Saturday report from Reuters claimed that Ukraine officials were offered $5 million in bribes to stop a probe into Mykola Zlochevsky, the founder of the natural gas company Burisma. The company has been a point of attack on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, whose son, Hunter Biden, previ....
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Trump aides are reportedly muting notifications of his tweetsy Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Several of President Donald Trump's aides have turned off notifications for his tweets, according to ABC News.
Work in the West Wing is often impacted by Trump's tweeting, top advisers told the network.
The president's recent tweeting has rai....
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Ukraine's first lady tests positive for coronavirusKIEV, UKRAINE – Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska said on Friday, June 12, she had tested positive for the novel coronavirus amid a rise in infections.
Zelenska, 42, added that her husband, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and their two children tested negative.
"Today I've received a positive ....
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Trump's pick for a key Pentagon post dishonestly accused Obama of being a 'terrorist leader'Screen shot/YouTube
President Donald Trump's pick for a top Pentagon position made dishonest accusations about former President Barack Obama in a number of tweets that were deleted after CNN first discovered them Friday.
Retired Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Tata, a Fox News regular and a strong support....
John Bolton Alleges Additional Misconduct By President Trump In New BookJohn Bolton’s new book will detail additional misconduct by President Donald Trump in addition to his actions with Ukraine, Axios reported. The former White House national security adviser recently decided to release his book The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir, despite delays fr....
Iran Will Send Flight Recorders From Ukrainian Jet To Paris: ReportIran has told the United Nations aviation agency that it will send the black boxes from a downed Ukrainian passenger jet to Paris for analysis after it secures agreements with countries involved in the investigation, Reuters reported. Iran has refused to hand over the flight recorders from the Ukrai....
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Pentagon announces $250 million in security assistance to UkraineThe Pentagon has officially confirmed it is moving forward with a $250 million security assistance package to Ukraine, half of which was contingent on Kiev making progress on reforms and anti-corruption efforts.....
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Google for Nonprofits adds 10 more countries, now covers 67 in totalIceland, Ukraine, Ecuador, and Nigeria are among the new markets
The "Google for Nonprofits" program helps non-profit organizations digitize their communications, operations, and fundraisers at minimal (or no) cost. The demand for such tools has only grown among NGOs in recent years—Google ....
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IMF approves $5 billion in aid to UkraineWASHINGTON, USA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $5-billion aid package for Ukraine aimed at helping the country "to cope with COVID-19 pandemic challenges," with an immediate release of $2.1 billion, the institution announced in a statement on Tuesday, June 9.
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Report: 2 clubs are after Celtic winger, Neil Lennon will make decisionReport: 2 clubs are after Celtic winger, Neil Lennon will make decision - originally posted on Sportslens.com
According to The Scottish Sun, Karpaty Lviv are interested in signing Marian Shved from Celtic in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Lviv want to bring the 22-year-old wi....
Fascinating study reveals which country has the best Netflix contentJune will add plenty of new additions to the already long list of titles on Netflix.
In all, Netflix is adding 46 original movies and shows this month.
One study has attempted to quantify which part of the world has the best Netflix catalog.
June is going to be another typically h....
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More European leagues set to return to actionEuropean football will continue its cautious return to play following the COVID-19 stoppage over the next week as a number of the continent’s smaller leagues restart with some novelties and one team in serious trouble for breaking coronavirus rules. Portugal, Denmark, Poland, Serbia, Austria, ....
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Pentagon moves to provide additional military aid to UkraineThe Pentagon has notified Congress that Ukraine's government has made the necessary progress on key institutional reforms, thereby justifying an additional $125 million in new military assistance, including patrol boats armed with remote-controlled 30mm autocannons, according to a US defense officia....
Donald Trump Plans To 'Cheat Like Crazy' To Win Reelection, Writer SaysIn a Thursday piece for Salon, writer Amanda Marcotte claims that Donald Trump is planning to “cheat like crazy” to win reelection in 2020.
Marcotte pointed to Trump’s declining popularity and recent polling that puts him significantly behind presumptive Democratic nominee Joe B....
