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Digital Journal: 40,000 contract serious virus in Ukraine; 30 killed As the world enters the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic season, another possible virus emerges as 30 people in the Eastern European country of Ukraine have died from this latest flu. Read the story here.
Oct 30, 2009 at 21:11
The Union of European Football Associations has confirmed that the crucial Champions League Group F tie between Dynamo Kiev and Inter Milan next Wednesday will go ahead, despite an outbreak of swine flu in the Ukraine. Read the story here.
Oct 30, 2009 at 21:07
Agence France Presse: Swine flu deaths soar, Ukraine closes schools. GENEVA — The number of global swine flu deaths spiked by 700 in a week, the World Health Organisation said Friday, as Ukraine closed schools and cinemas in the toughest measures taken in Europe over the virus. Read the story here.
Oct 30, 2009 at 21:06
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: 'Ukraine' vs. 'The Ukraine'. As every good Slavic studies student knows, it's "Ukraine," without the definite article. But Dick Cheney and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko are reportedly at odds. Slate has more.
Oct 30, 2009 at 20:56
Analysis: Iran enrichment deal up in air VIENNA (AP) — The mood is grim behind the scenes at the headquarters of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency, with diplomats expressing dismay at Iran's response to a Western proposal to defuse the standoff over its nuclear program.
Oct 30, 2009 at 20:46 | Associated Press
Health Ministry: Flu epidemic spreading around Ukraine (update) An active epidemical process of both seasonal and A(H1N1) pandemic flu subtypes are spreading in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Health Ministry said.
Oct 30, 2009 at 20:43
Russia to help Ukraine with flu Russia intending to help Ukraine fight the A(H1N1) epidemic.

Ukrainian News learned this from a statement by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered the help in a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko.
Oct 30, 2009 at 20:39 | Ukrainian News
United Nations faults Russia's on human rights MOSCOW (AP) — From Russia's North Caucasus to the streets of Moscow, those who find themselves at odds with authorities can wind up as targets of deadly violence. So increasingly, some are working quietly or have abandoned their efforts altogether.
Oct 30, 2009 at 20:09 | Associated Press
Kyiv movie theaters not planning to close due to flu epidemic The top management of Kyiv-based movie theaters say they are not going to close them at present in connection with the recently announced ban on holding mass events.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:47 | Interfax-Ukraine
Europe shares record biggest monthly drop in eight months LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - European shares sharply fell on Friday, with a key index recording its biggest monthly decline in eight months, as financial stocks lost heavily on mixed U.S. economic data a day after better-than-expected GDP numbers.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:34
Russia plans research to support Arctic claim MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is planning extensive research to support its claim to a broad swath of energy-rich territory beneath the Arctic Sea, a top official of the nation's icebreaker fleet said Friday.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:27
Russia plans research to support Arctic claim MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is planning extensive research to support its claim to a broad swath of energy-rich territory beneath the Arctic Sea, a top official of the nation's icebreaker fleet said Friday.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:20 | Associated Press
Health Ministry: Flu epidemic spreading around Ukraine An active epidemical process of both seasonal and A(H1N1) pandemic flu subtypes are spreading in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Health Ministry said.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:18 | Interfax-Ukraine
Yanukovych soon to have third grandchild Regions Party leader Viktor Yanukovych is soon to become a grandfather for the third time.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:16 | Interfax-Ukraine
Tigipko vows to stage protests near Greek diplomatic institutions in Ukraine over inactivity on release of sailors from Ariana The supporters of Ukrainian presidential candidate Sergiy Tigipko are planning to stage a protest outside the buildings of Greece's embassy and consulate in Ukraine, Tigipko told reporters in Kyiv on Friday.
Oct 30, 2009 at 19:13 | Interfax-Ukraine