Reuters: Frontline town in Ukraine gets breathing space after worst shelling in months
A week-long surge in violence in and around the government-held town of Avdiyivka in eastern Ukraine appeared to be winding down on Monday, as schools reopened and power and water supplies resumed following the worst clashes in months.
Last week aid agencies warned of a looming humanitarian crisis after heavy shelling between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russia separatists cut off power and water supplies to tens of thousands on both sides of the front line.
A decrease in fighting around Avdiyivka on Sunday allowed emergency repairs to downed power lines and its around 20,000 residents were able to turn their lights on for the first time in a week.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels and insurgents battle in split over peace push.
Islamic State encircled in Syria's al-Bab after army advance.
Russia's Lavrov backs renewal of U.N.-led Syria talks.
Lavrov says Iran never turned out to have connections with terrorists.
Iran vows 'roaring missiles' if threatened, defies new sanctions.
Iran's missile test 'not a message' to Trump.
Iran world's 'biggest state sponsor of terrorism,' Mattis says.
Israel hits Hamas after 'projectile' fire: army.
ASIA
Islamic State, air strikes help drive spike in Afghan civilian casualties: U.N.. Bloody 2016 for Afghan civilians.
UN: More than 900 children killed in Afghanistan in 2016. Children pay the price of Afghan conflict.
China ships sail near disputed isles after Mattis visit: Japan.
US defence secretary Mattis pushes diplomatic solutions, but Beijing remains wary of Trump administration.
Japan spokesman: Trump criticism of currency policy off base.
Japan resumes work on controversial US base on Okinawa.
Philippines' Duterte scraps peace talks with communists.
Dozens killed as heavy snow hits Afghanistan and Pakistan.
One in 14 Catholic priests accused of abuse in Australia.
AFRICA
Sudan to continue military support to Saudi Arabia, denies backing Islamists.
South Sudan president says soldiers who rape should be shot.
Cameroon President: Boko Haram weakened but not beaten.
Nigerians take to streets to protest economic policy.
Suspended DRC talks to resume next week.
Tanzanian president tells security forces to target drug traffickers.
Nigeria's President Buhari extends medical leave in UK.
EUROPE
Frontline town in Ukraine gets breathing space after worst shelling in months.
Ukraine: 2 soldiers wounded but fighting declines.
Russian diplomat: Moscow will not even discuss criteria for lifting sanctions with US.
Pence on Russia: ‘We’re watching’.
Kremlin says it wants apology from Fox News over Putin comments.
German conservatives unite behind Merkel for September vote.
Anger simmers in Greek migrant camp over living conditions.
Scottish lawmakers to hold non-binding vote on rejecting Brexit.
Serb bulldozers demolish wall in Kosovo's divided city.
AMERICAS
Trump's immigration ban faces new legal hurdle on Monday. Trump refugee order could be headed to Supreme Court.
Trump defends Putin: 'You think our country is so innocent?'
Trump threatens to defund ‘out of control’ California.
Republicans seek distance from Trump's comments on Putin, US.
Peru's ex-President Alejandro Toledo denies taking bribes.
In Mexico, Trump triggers a surge in patriotism, anti-American sentiment.
Meteor streaks across skies in Wisconsin and Illinois.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Leader of Al Qaeda in Yemen mocks Trump after raid.
Islamic State on the defensive: UN report.
ISIS offering potential recruits protection, payments & free passage to Europe – think tank.
Official: U.S. ‘aggressively’ targeting ISIS, al-Qaida in Afghanistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global stocks head lower on US political uncertainty.
Oil trades near $54 as Iran tension offsets rising U.S. drilling.
Iran says U.S. sanctions stop American oil firms taking part in projects.
No comments:
Post a Comment