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VI’s Nateschon Thomas starts as pitcher for Team GB in Euro Champs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a Pitching role, Nateshon ‘Shadow’ Thomas fired Team GB into a 4-0 lead over Russia after five innings on Tuesday September 13, 2016, in the main stadium at Hoofddorp, Holland, in their final first round pool game at the European Baseball Championship.
Ukraine conflict: Vladimir Putin renews blame on West
BBC NEWS
Ukraine's crisis has been caused by the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin says, as he considers Franco-German proposals to end fighting between the government and pro-Russia rebels.
Ukraine crisis: Leaders in new diplomatic push for peace
BBC NEWS
Diplomatic efforts are underway to end renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine rebel leader Zakharchenko 'to raise 100,000 men'
BBC NEWS
Pro-Russian separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko has announced plans to recruit 100,000 men, as fighting with Ukrainian forces intensifies.
US warns of more sanctions on Russia
BBC NEWS
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has said sanctions against Russia could be extended because of the escalation of violence in east Ukraine.
EU weighs more sanctions on Russia
BBC NEWS
EU leaders have asked their foreign ministers to consider imposing further sanctions on Russia in response to the continued fighting in Ukraine.
BVI to face Dominica in World Cup qualifiers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ kicked off, officially, on Thursday January 15, 2015 in Miami Beach when representatives of CONCACAF conducted a preliminary draw for the region’s qualifying competition.
France seeks end to Russia sanctions over Ukraine
BBC News
French President Francois Hollande says he wants Western sanctions on Russia to be lifted if progress is made in talks on the Ukraine conflict this month.
Jamaica Sees Big Jump in Tourist Arrivals From Russia
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Jamaica received 12,000 tourists from Russia last year, according to data from the country’s Ambassador to Jamaica.
Ukraine crisis: Biden says Russia must 'start acting'
BBC NEWS
US Vice-President Joe Biden has said Russia must "stop talking and start acting" to defuse the Ukraine crisis.