Friday, January 23, 2015

Putin says Ukraine ordered new offensive against rebels

Russian leader accuses Kiev of violating latest truce as pro-Moscow fighters unveil their own large-scale assault plans.

UN says the overall death toll in the conflict has risen above 5,000 [AP]
UN says the overall death toll in the conflict has risen above 5,000 [AP]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine's government of ordering a major new offensive against pro-Russian rebels in the separatist east, in spite of the latest ceasefire agreement.
Putin said on Friday that "artillery is being used, rocket launchers and aviation, and it is used indiscriminantly and over densely populated areas". Kiev is responsible for the deaths, he said.

Floods return to Bolivia

Floodwaters waste deep in places with rescue services using dinghies to help trapped residents out of their homes.

 The floodwaters are waste deep in places and rescue services have been using dinghies to help trapped residents [EPA]
The floodwaters are waste deep in places and rescue services have been using dinghies to help trapped residents [EPA]
Torrential rains have returned to Bolivia and much of the country is struggling to cope with the deluge.

World leaders pay tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah

World leaders from US President Barack Obama to fellow Arab monarchs hail late king and his government's policies.

King Abdullah offered Egyptian President Sisi much support following the military intervention he led in Egypt in 2013 [Getty Images]
King Abdullah offered Egyptian President Sisi much support following the military intervention he led in Egypt in 2013 [Getty Images]

Mubarak's sons released from Egyptian prison

Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, sons of ex-president, leave jail pending retrial in their corruption case, state media reports.

The sons of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak have been freed from prison pending a retrial into their corruption case, state media has said.

Argentina's president says prosecutor killed in plot

Argentine President Cristina Kirchner says prosecutor murdered to implicate her government in a cover-up.

Nisman had filed a 280-page complaint that Kirchner issued an "express directive" to shield a group of Iranian suspects in the bombing.
Nisman had filed a 280-page complaint that Kirchner issued an "express directive" to shield a group of Iranian suspects in the bombing.
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has said she believes a prosecutor who died under suspicious circumstances was murdered in a plot to implicate her government in a cover-up of a 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre.

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Sammie Okposo Blasts Buhari, Says He Should Be Flogged For Forging His certificates

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Sammie Okposo Blasts Buhari, Says He Should Be Flogged For Forging His certificates
Popular Nigerian award winning gospel musician took to social media to show his support for president Jonathan .. He also said Buhari should be

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...