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Human Toll From Deadly Cold in Eastern Europe Passes 600

The death toll sailed past 300 people in Russia and the Ukraine alone.

(SALEM) - Record freezing temperatures in Eastern Europe have claimed the lives of over 600 people, it was reported Wednesday, by officials in the Czech Republic that the blinding show was also behind two massive car crashes.

This region has been gripped by the sub zero freeze that has delivered the most dangerous blizzards seen in decades.

Young Women Go Topless Protesting Sex Trade, Claim Torture by KGB

"This is the only way to be heard in this country. If we staged simple protests with banners, then our claims would not have been noticed" - FEMEN

(SALEM) - I just heard about the groups of topless women in the Ukraine, part of The Femen Movement, who are taking a stand by taking their shirts off in public protest at events that quite naturally, have garnered their share of attention.

Violence Accompanies Judge`s Verdict Against ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine

Fights break out and dozens are arrested outside Tymoshenko court hearing.

(KYIV, Ukraine) - A Ukraine judge says former PM Yulia Tymoshenko exceeded her authority in a 2009 deal with Russia.

A verdict also stated that she used her powers to "criminal ends". She could receive a seven-year prison sentence.

Disappeared on a Ukraine Train: Mossad Snatches Gaza`s Power Plant Boss

So far Ukraine has kept a low profile on the incident.

(GAZA CITY) - Israel admitted this week that it was behind the abduction of a Gazan engineer who went missing more than a month ago while travelling on a train in Ukraine.

Israeli officials confirmed that Dirar Abu Sisi, 42, was being held in Israel’s Shikma prison, near Ashkelon, after a judge partially lifted reporting restrictions late on 20 March. However, the reasons for Abu Sisi’s abduction are still covered by the gag order.

Soviet Shuttle Spare Bar in Simferopol

The history of a Crimean airport that used to be the region's busiest.

(SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine) - In January 2011 we will observe the 75th anniversary of Simferopol airport. Its history began 21 January 1936, when it was decided by the of Council of people commissars of Crimean Authonomy to create flying field to the north of Simpferopol.

Thus a place was chosen obviously not by chance - latitude sharply 450 N, longitude 340 E. The opening of the first airline route between Simferopol and Moscow took place in May, 1936.

Yanukovych Sworn in as Ukraine President

"Yanukovich, who came to power by lies, is not our president and he will not last long," she declared in a fiery televised broadcast on Monday.

(KIEV, Ukraine) - Viktor Yanukovych has sworn in as Ukraine's new president, amid speculations that he will seek closer ties with Moscow.

"I, Viktor Yanukovych, elected president of Ukraine by the will of the people, swear the oath of loyalty to Ukraine," he said at a ceremony in parliament attended by a host of foreign dignitaries.

Pirate Update: Ariana Crew Abandoned Again

A female sailor is beaten by her ship's engineer so severely that she loses her unborn child; it is the MV ARIANA's tragic story of poverty, piracy, unexpected heroes, and a captive crew turning on themselves.

(NAIROBI, Kenya) - One of the most inhumane and cruel Somali piracy stories of 2009 involve the tragic happenings on MV ARIANA, the Greek/British-owned, Malta-flagged and Ukrainian-crewed cargo vessel held in Somalia for six months until a ransom between USD 2.8 million and USD 3.5 million was paid for the release of the 37,955 gross tonnage bulk carrier.

The Debate Over Child Abuse in Oregon`s Ukrainian Community

People who move here should be educated about U.S. law and culture.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The stories we have published about a Ukrainian immigrant couple convicted of abusing their children in Salem, are bringing more story comments than we are accustomed to, and our stories receive these comments constantly.

40-year old Alexander Kozlov and 39-year old Lyudmila Kozlov, were sentenced to seven years behind bars for the abuse the inflicted upon their children. The couple became sort of a courtroom spectacle, waiving a free public defender because "God" was their attorney.

Letter to Judge: Ukrainian Immigrant Child Abuse Illustrates Tragic Past

Copy of a letter sent to local judge by an east coast historian, in the recent Salem, Oregon child abuse case involving a Ukrainian immigrant family.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dear Honorable Judge Hart,

I have the feeling I can help. I am an Historian of Russian History and Culture and my goal is to save the world from ever experiencing Cold War again by helping our two cultures understand each other better. As you know Russia is still 3 times the size of the US and the Slavic speaking nations account for 1/6th of the global landmass.

Ukrainian Immigrant Couple Guilty of Child Abuse

Support of Ukrainian immigrant religious community fails to help parents of children who sought refuge with police.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Criminal cases involving the criminal mistreatment of the children of a Ukrainian immigrant couple, began winding to a close today.

Alexander Kozlov & Lyudmila Kozlov, were both found guilty on nine counts of criminal mistreatment involving the abuse of their children.