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Monday, September 29, 2014

Ukrainians Defend Donetsk Airport: Russian insurgents continue siege despite ceasefire / Украинцы Защитим донецкого аэропорта: российские повстанцы продолжают осаду, несмотря огня

28/9/2014

The airport, controlled by Ukrainian troops, has been under almost constant siege by insurgents since May. A small group of Ukrainian soldiers has managed to maintain control of the strategic facility. Fighters say the circumstances have only strengthened their resolve to defend the territory.
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Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed in rebel attack near Donetsk airport, straining ceasefire: http://t.co/VMwX8IDxbZ pic.twitter.com/8tkDRR5zMq
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 29, 2014

Горловка находится на грани катастрофы: Во временно контролируемой террористами Горловке не хватает медикаментов... http://t.co/epg4gAapZm
— Новости (@n_e_w_s_ua) September 29, 2014

Smoke in #Donetsk again pic.twitter.com/w7oeLpl5T3 via @666_mancer http://t.co/XLJ4vJvXiF
— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) September 29, 2014

In last 3 days #Russian army and terrorists have lost 400 men on attempts attack #Donetsk airport.
— lennutrajektoor (@lennutrajektoor) September 29, 2014

So much of a ceasefire. In 2h #Russian army will assault #Donetsk airport again. Around 19:00 when it's dark. Everyone is prepared.We'll see
— lennutrajektoor (@lennutrajektoor) September 29, 2014

Ukraine: Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed by tank fire Monday at the airport in the flashpoint city of Donetsk. http://t.co/tR3HekChEX
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 29, 2014

Russia Invasion of #Ukraine: Kremlin-backed insurgents besiege #Donetsk airport http://t.co/jUUClqA5Fk
— UKRAINE TODAY (@uatodaytv) September 29, 2014

On Sept 29 a tank battle @ point-blank distance took place in #Donetsk airport. At least 2 #Russian tanks hit. https://t.co/EBbDmAuvEE
— lennutrajektoor (@lennutrajektoor) September 29, 2014

#Donetsk airport. Thank you russian terrorists! pic.twitter.com/0HduDkdLwN
— VoiceOfDonetsk (@VoiceOfDonetsk) September 28, 2014

Donetsk airport @Eurofoot12 . Look what RU&terrorists did by daily shelling of UA soldiers defending the airport! pic.twitter.com/QU85Q26rXK
— Oleksii Makeiev (@Makeiev) September 27, 2014

Over 30 civilians killed during two days of shelling in Gorlovka, E. Ukraine (VIDEO) on http://t.co/ymdsBtsmP4
— Kevin Allen (@KevinAl41781964) September 29, 2014

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#Russia #Ukraine - Interview with the Donbass commander of Gorlovka defense, General Bezler http://t.co/62dPhT09Mo pic.twitter.com/oulJ3pJhNJ
— John Smith (@John_Smith_V) September 28, 2014

Горловский Бес приучат горожан к своим подачкам pic.twitter.com/fK44KYWMfb
— Gorlovka.UA (@gorlovka_ua) September 28, 2014

You can see from the video that In Gorlovka Russia was calling all the shots. Doesn't look like an observer. http://t.co/W0r88ev2Km
— Vera Van Horne (@VeraVanHorne) September 27, 2014

Crimea's "Russification" in full swing - France24 English. Russian political expert: instead of "showcase" Crimea became "an island of #Putin's bad luck"

29/9/2014 - broadcast 28/9/2014

REPORTERS : Changing nationalities isn’t always easy. Six months ago, in Crimea, people voted overwhelmingly to join Russia, in a referendum western powers deemed illegal. Now, the Rouble has replaced the Hryvnia, and Ukrainian license plates are becoming a thing of the past. Crimeans are torn between excitement and fear. Many are happy to surrender their Ukrainian passports, but some have other ideas…
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— Jake Turk (@randomdijit) September 29, 2014

Russian political expert: instead of "showcase" Crimea became "an island of #Putin's bad luck" http://t.co/Og1kU5YWGX pic.twitter.com/hkQxHulwTS
— Ukraine Reporter (@StateOfUkraine) September 29, 2014

6 People Killed, 2 Injured After Road Collapses in Crimea http://t.co/RLc9zNHuVB #news
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 29, 2014

RF continue reconnaissance activity both on the border and from air, extension of military units in occupied Crimea and on Kherson border
— NSDC of Ukraine (@NSDC_ua) September 28, 2014

Story of intimidating & threatening Crimean Tatars by Russia http://t.co/gWtzXMzvpc by @leonidragozin @maxseddon @buzzfeed #IamCrimeanTatar
— Oleksii Makeiev (@Makeiev) September 27, 2014

NEW: Human Rights Abuses in Crimea backgrounder http://t.co/efOSRjaJVs
— NSDC of Ukraine (@NSDC_ua) September 27, 2014

"It is estimated that 3,000 Tatars have already left Crimea this year, out of fear." http://t.co/5gyHTTqgj5
— Carnegie Endowment (@CarnegieEndow) September 25, 2014

How can there be any talk of lifting any sanctions against Russia before Crimea is liberated? #RussiainvadedUkraine pic.twitter.com/EggCG4aqgZ
— Anders Östlund (@andersostlund) September 25, 2014

3/5 Yatsenyuk: "Crimea was, is, and will be a part of Ukraine"
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 25, 2014

The Promise and Peril of Democracy - Al Jazeera English

29/9/2014 - broadcast 28/9/2014

Many hailed the triumph of democracy and free market capitalism following the fall of the Berlin Wall and collapse of the Soviet Union.But 25 years later, the far right is rising and Russian-style authoritarianism is catching on.Is European democracy in crisis? Empire asks why, and for how long?
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#Breaking More footage of Russian army reinforcements, reaching #Donetsk yesterday afternoon. BMP,BTR,MT-LB pic.twitter.com/ElbgAVsUtA
— Conflict Reporter (@Conflict_Report) September 29, 2014

More Russian army reinforcements, reaching #Donetsk yesterday afternoon.BMP,BTR,MT-LB

Donetsk People's Republic plans to switch to ruble, not ready for own currency http://t.co/uV8HeMEJXc pic.twitter.com/4JIlrE8LfK
— Ukrainian News (@24todayneteng) September 29, 2014

Militants several times attack Donetsk airport http://t.co/OzrlsrS4Md pic.twitter.com/0ilGp8DJba
— Ukrainian News (@24todayneteng) September 29, 2014

Poroshenko insists on adoption of law on anticorruption bureau http://t.co/bdtmUAaQ1U pic.twitter.com/MryDo0YJYu
— Ukrainian News (@24todayneteng) September 29, 2014

Explosion on Railway in Odesa. PHOTOS http://t.co/xc8XtKrA3u pic.twitter.com/97B96GZDtW
— Ukrainian News (@24todayneteng) September 29, 2014

Ukraine will not allow reanimation of fascism - Poroshenko http://t.co/qPoHOtu2Qs
— Ukrainian News (@24todayneteng) September 29, 2014

#Russia Threatens Retaliation Over EU, Ukraine Free-Trade Pact http://t.co/rRLoJmIZ7F #business
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 29, 2014

law curbing foreign ownership in #Russia's media to 20 percent will stifle media business, repel investors: http://t.co/lgPsH3h3Kh
— Delphine d'Amora (@delphine_damora) September 29, 2014

Ruble Sinks to Historic Low Against Currency Basket http://t.co/0JMOELRKqe #business
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 29, 2014

Exxon Freezes Arctic Partnership With Rosneft Over Sanctions, Report Says http://t.co/QTFmGfIkJg #business
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 29, 2014

Ukraine's Poroshenko Clings to European Dream Despite #Russia's Opposition http://t.co/jP3jzCm1K1 #news
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 29, 2014

The @Ruptly live cam has a new angle. Guess, they got a call from Moscow?! No more fighting footage from the airport. pic.twitter.com/2Cih6mW2gQ
— Conflict Reporter (@Conflict_Report) September 29, 2014

Turkey ready for anti-ISIL role, hints at ground forces - Euronews

29/9/2014

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country needs to take a frontline role in the fightback against ISIL militants in Syria.

Until now Ankara has declined a role in the international coalition, which has frustrated the West.

But admitting that Turkey "can’t stay out" of the counteroffensive, Erdogan also warned that airstrikes wouldn't be enough to "finish off" the militants, hinting that ground forces could be mobilised.

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More than 120 Muslim Scholars Release Open Letter To Islamic State Meticulously Blasting Its Ideology http://t.co/uGyIrIOVm0
— Magnus Ranstorp (@MagnusRanstorp) September 29, 2014

.@vicarofbaghdad "The Islamic State are now within 10km of entering Baghdad.. As I said all the military air strikes are doing nothing.."
— Archbishop Cranmer (@His_Grace) September 29, 2014

U.S.-led airstrikes hit Islamic State group across four provinces in northern, eastern Syria: http://t.co/IVaW0JToJZ
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 29, 2014

Former Islamic State militant: foreign fighters "rip up their passports" on joining the group http://t.co/sEGmpDJXjX pic.twitter.com/jdCtYnxA2k
— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 29, 2014

#Raqqa - Sky of the city last night & the anti-aircraft fires from the AAG of #IslamicState targeting the aircrafts pic.twitter.com/znrGBLcBhz
— المهاجر شاهين زمان (@Shazire_Shazam) September 29, 2014

US-led Coalition air raids targeted al-Zarqawi military camp, in the Village of Ibatin in the province of Raqqa #IS #Syria
— uygar aktaş (@uygaraktas) September 29, 2014

Turkey Edges Towards Joining Anti-ISIS Coalition, But Insists on No-Fly Zone http://t.co/9FlvhB5AYw
— CNSNews.com (@cnsnews) September 29, 2014

‘Their fight is our fight’: Kurds rush from across Turkey to defend Kobani http://t.co/jbVCBARVKa
— joseph dana (@ibnezra) September 29, 2014

ISIS firefight caught on CNN camera http://t.co/tuSEtvSEse
— nala (@CAllstadt) September 29, 2014

Another shell. My god, center #Kobane is getting pounded by #ISIS from eastern side. No sign of any coalition planes or strikes.
— Harald Doornbos (@HaraldDoornbos) September 28, 2014

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al-Raqqa province: coalition warplanes bombarded Ein al-Arous school near Tal Abyad , which is an ISIS HQ, and... http://t.co/IQTHeTSAbl
— Syrian Observatory (@syriahr) September 29, 2014

Sunday, September 28, 2014

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Oil Prices Threaten Russian Economy: Falling prices raise fears of recession

28/9/2014

Russia's economy could be in for further trouble. Economists are predicting that the low price of oil could lead Russia into recession as Western sanctions bite. The declining price of oil has made it more difficult for Russia to withstand sanctions from Western countries. The Russian ruble has plummeted in recent weeks to its lowest point ever against the dollar.

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Latest map and updates from the #Ukraine - #Russia front, September 28, 12:00 from @NSDC_ua https://t.co/pkYVdebjG1 pic.twitter.com/yQpAMC7eS3
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) September 28, 2014

Donetsk airport utterly destroyed yet remains major meaningful battleground; https://t.co/VS8V9OpB6Z @tsnua @ChristopherJM #Russia #Ukraine
— Paula Chertok (@PaulaChertok) September 28, 2014

Pro-#Russia|n map, Eastern #Ukraine 26 / 27th Sept v @Black_Bomb pic.twitter.com/YrblzNPntI
— Silver Surfer (@RobPulseNews) September 28, 2014

RT @Hromadske #Ukraine reports a buildup of #Russia|n troops in annexed Crimea, along the border w Ukrainian southern provinces @rnbo_gov_ua
— Silver Surfer (@RobPulseNews) September 28, 2014

G-7 Statement on #Ukraine: We reiterate our condemnation of #Russia’s illegal annexation of #Crimea http://t.co/7QYYG2ThYH (from @StateDept)
— MFA of Ukraine (@MFA_Ukraine) September 26, 2014

Russia careens to recession as oil dip hits budget: The easing of tensions in Ukraine w... http://t.co/MoabYI9Yd8 http://t.co/jZ7RosdtB7
— DCD AG, Switzerland (@DCD_AG_ENGLISH) September 26, 2014

U.S.-#Russia Cycle of One-Upmanship Could Prove Catastrophic http://t.co/QP6kxOpxc8 #opinion
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 28, 2014

#Russians Faced With Lower Quality Fruit and Veg Following Western Food Ban http://t.co/C8OhlwHuAY #business
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) September 26, 2014

Japan: 30 hikers feared dead on erupting volcano Mount Ontake / USA: Policeman shot and injured in Ferguson - Euronews

28/9/2014

At least 30 hikers are feared dead in Japan after being found in a lifeless state near the peak of a volcano that erupted a day earlier.

Japanese authorities never confirm death until after a medical examination.

Dozens of others were injured or are missing.

Hundreds of people including children were stranded on Mount Ontake, some 200 kilometres west of Tokyo, after it suddenly erupted on Saturday.

Smoke and ash was flung hundreds of metres into the sky, and several kilometres down the slop…
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A police officer has been shot and injured in Ferguson, the American town where the police killing of a young black man sparked riots in August. Police say the officer was chasing suspected burglars when one turned and shot him in the arm. They did not comment on his condition. The shooting is not thought to be connected to separate protests in the Missouri town going on at the same time. The suburb of St Louis has seen weeks of occasionally violent protests since the death of black teenager… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2014/09/28/us...