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      Blast near Coptic cathedral in Cairo kills at least 20 people
      Dec11

      Blast near Coptic cathedral in Cairo kills at least 20 people

      An explosion near Cairo`s Coptic cathedral has killed at least 20 people and wounded 35 others, Egyptian officials say, according to Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Egypt`s official MENA news agency reported that the December 11 blast was caused by a bomb thrown by an assailant into St. Peter`s church, next to St. Mark`s Cathedral,...

      Turkey declares one day of national mourning over Istanbul terrorist attack
      Dec11

      Turkey declares one day of national mourning over Istanbul terrorist attack

      Turkey has declared a day of national mourning over the twin bombing in Istanbul which killed 29 people, Milliyet daily newspaper reported, according to TASS. According to a decree signed by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, flags will be lowered to half-mast across the country, TASS wrote. The first explosion occurred on Saturday around 22:30...

      Russian troops increased attacks on Ukraine positions up to 70 times in last day
      Dec11

      Russian troops increased attacks on Ukraine positions up to 70 times in last day

      Combined Russian-separatist forces attacked Ukrainian army positions in eastern Ukraine 70 times in the past 24 hours, according to the press service of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) Headquarters. View map in full size Most of the attacks occurred in the Mariupol sector where Russia`s hybrid military force fired 152mm and 122mm artillery at...

      Paul Manafort accuses Ukraine of falsification Yanukovych’s ”black accounts” documents
      Dec11

      Paul Manafort accuses Ukraine of falsification Yanukovych’s ”black accounts” documents

      ”Black accounts” of the Party of Regions was a falsified document, Paul Manafort, Donald Trump`s former campaign manager, said during an interview with ”CBS This Morning” Friday. ”The government of Ukraine said that the ledger was a falsified document,” Manafort claimed, referencing a ledger examined by the New York Times that listed $12.7...

      Ukraine`s Central Bank explains slowdown of inflation in Nov
      Dec11

      Ukraine`s Central Bank explains slowdown of inflation in Nov

      The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) says the slowdown of year-over-year inflation in November 2016 against the level recorded in October 2016 was due to a decrease in the index of prices of whole foods at a higher pace than it was predicted. Inflation in November 2016 was 1.8%; while year-over-year inflation slowed to 12.1% in November 2016...

      Ukrainian police uncover flat allegedly with Azarov`s things: ”Icons, award guns, paintings”
      Dec11

      Ukrainian police uncover flat allegedly with Azarov`s things: ”Icons, award guns, paintings”

      Kyiv police have uncovered a flat in Darnytsia district, which had things allegedly belonging to former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. ”A flat used as a warehouse storing shopping bags stuffed with valuables and works of art was revealed in the [Ukrainian] capital`s Darnytsky district. Police officers uncovered it during an operation. Having...

      Syria, Russia pound rebel-held Aleppo but advances halt – Reuters
      Dec11

      Syria, Russia pound rebel-held Aleppo but advances halt – Reuters

      Syrian`s military and Russian warplanes bombarded rebel-held districts of Aleppo on Saturday as Damascus`s allies said victory was near, but insurgents fought back and army advances halted after rapid gains during the week, according to Reuters. Russia, whose military intervention helped turn the war in President Bashar al-Assad`s favor, said the...

      Yanukovych`s lawyer says when his client may return to Ukraine
      Dec11

      Yanukovych`s lawyer says when his client may return to Ukraine

      Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will return to Ukraine and will testify as soon as the danger to his life disappears, his lawyer Vitaliy Serdiuk said on 112 Ukraine TV channel. ”As soon as the danger to Viktor Yanukovych`s life disappears, he will take part in all court hearings,” Serdiuk said. As UaPosition reported earlier, on...

      Ukraine tests IFV Myslyvets equipped with modern remote weapon station
      Dec10

      Ukraine tests IFV Myslyvets equipped with modern remote weapon station

      State Enterprise Zhytomyr Armored Plant, which is part of Ukroboronprom State Concern, test-showcased a Myslyvets [Hunter] advanced digital fire control system installed on the upgraded version of the BMP-1UMD infantry fighting vehicle, according to Ukroboronprom press service. The system is able to automatically recognize and track targets and...

      WSJ: Exxon`s Rex Tillerson is top candidate for secretary of state
      Dec10

      WSJ: Exxon`s Rex Tillerson is top candidate for secretary of state

      Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Rex Tillerson has emerged as the leading candidate to become President-elect Donald Trump`s pick for secretary of state, according to two transition officials, marking the latest twist in a multiweek search for a top diplomat, according to The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Tillerson moved ahead of other candidates,...