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At least 85,000 Iraqis killed in almost 5 years of war Iraq's government said at least 85,000 people were killed from 2004 to 2008, officially answering one of the biggest questions of the conflict — how many perished in the sectarian violence that nearly led to a civil war. What remains unanswered is how many died in the 2003 U.S. invasion and in the months of chaos that followed it.
Oct 14, 2009 at 22:56
James Bond girlfriend to open main Ukrainian movie festival The girl from the last Bond Olga Kurylenko is going to be a hostess of the ceremonial opening of Molodist 39, on Oct. 24 in Kyiv.
Oct 14, 2009 at 22:41
Art experts find possible new Leonardo drawing A new portrait by Leonardo da Vinci may have been discovered thanks to centuries-old fingerprint and palm print.
Oct 14, 2009 at 22:31
French artist shows all-black paintings in Paris For a major retrospective of the 89-year-old French painter's work, the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris is dressed up with his giant, abstract, all-black canvases. For aficionados of the color, there is shiny black, matte black, black with gashes in it, black with ripples, black with a white stripe.
Oct 14, 2009 at 22:27
Rev. Moon marries 45,000 in global mass wedding It was his wedding day, but Choi In-seok admitted to a twinge of nervousness Wednesday about spending the rest of his life with the woman hand-picked for him by the Unification Church.
Oct 14, 2009 at 22:16
Armenia, Turkey pursue 'soccer diplomacy' Longtime foes Turkey and Armenia geared up for a soccer game Wednesday — an event that has little significance in the world of sports but packs a punch in the arena of international politics.
Oct 14, 2009 at 22:06
Yuschenko says good future for Ukraine impossible without national unity Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko has said Ukraine will have to become a united nation, as a good future for the country is impossible without national unity.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:58 | Interfax-Ukraine
Ukraine preparing for presidency of Council of Europe in 2011 Ukraine will in November 2009 start preparing for its presidency of the Council of Europe, which is scheduled for 2011, Ukraine's permanent representative to the Council of Europe Yevhen Perelygin has said.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:50 | Interfax-Ukraine
IMF runs into political turbulence The International Monetary Fund is facing key political crunch points in its dealings across Eastern Europe even though it has done much to lose its previous reputation as an advocate of austerity.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:40
President takes part in celebration of the 67th anniversary of the UPA In Kolky village, Volyn region President laid flowers at the memorials "Kolky Republic" and "To Fighters for Freedom of Ukraine”.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:35
Ukrainian Journal: Steel trade group expects Ukraine consumption to fall 50.8% this year Steel consumption in Ukraine will contract by 50.8%, to 3.413 million tons in 2009, the World Steel Association announced at the 43rd WSA annual conference that is being held on Oct. 12-14 in Beijing.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:29
Bad Weather Leaves Without Electricity 1,463 Population Centres In Ten Regions On October 13 and 14 bad weather caused power failure in 1,463 population centres in ten regions, reads a statement made by the press service of the Ministry of Emergencies and Affairs of Population Protection from the Consequences of the Chornobyl Catastrophe.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:06 | Ukrainian News
Coca-Cola to launch 90-calorie mini-cans of soda Coca-Cola Co said on Wednesday it will launch 90-calorie mini cans of soda to help consumers manage their calorie intake.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:00 | Reuters
Speaker points to critical situation with inappropriate use of budget funds The situation with the inappropriate use of budget funds in Ukraine is critical, but the government denies all of the accusations made in this connection, Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn has said.
Oct 14, 2009 at 20:53 | Interfax-Ukraine
Putin: Gazprom, CNPC agree to peg gas price to Asian oil basket Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have agreed to peg the price of the gas that Russia supplies to China in the future to the price of the Asian oil basket, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told reporters.
Oct 14, 2009 at 20:51 | Interfax-Ukraine