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Putin signs law completing Russia’s annexation of Crimea

MOSCOW: The Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a law amending the Russian constitution and finalizing the legal process of taking the Ukraine's...

EU, Ukraine sign agreement for closer political, economic cooperation

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Friday signed an agreement for closer political and economic cooperation with Ukraine. The association agreement, signed by the Ukrainian Prime...

Thai constitutional court nullifies February election, orders new elections

BANGKOK: A constitutional court in Thailand on Friday nullified the general elections held in February 2 because voting was not held for the entire...

13 killed as suicide bomber strikes cafe in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: At least 13 persons were killed while 38 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber struck inside a cafe in the Iraqi capital...

Australian aircraft reach near possible debris of crashed Malaysian plane in Indian Ocean

SYDNEY: An official of the Australia Maritime Security Agency said on Thursday that the Australian Air Force Orion aircraft have reached near the possible...

UN chief leaves for Russia, Ukraine to resolve crisis

NEW YORK: The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will depart on Wednesday for a visit to Russia and Ukraine as part of his diplomatic efforts...

Iran, world powers to hold next round of nuclear talks on April 7-9

VIENNA: Iran and the six world powers will meet again in Vienna on April 7-9 for next round of talks as part of efforts...

Australia imposes financial sanctions, travel bans against 12 Russian, Ukrainians

CANBERRA: The Australian government on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions and travel bans against 12 unnamed Russian and Ukrainian individuals in response to Moscow’s move...

Putin signs treaty with Crimean leaders to make peninsula part of Russia

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty with the Crimean leaders to make the Black Sea peninsula part of the Russian Federation,...

G8 suspends Russia’s participation: French foreign minister

PARIS: The French foreign minister Laurent Fabius has said that the Group of Eight (G8) has suspended Russia’s participation in their meetings. However, Fabius said...

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