![Ukraine: Key players Ukraine: Key players](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/81393120618_295x200.jpg)
Ukraine: Key players
Here's a look at the key people and institutions involved in the Ukraine crisis which ended on Friday.
Sun Feb 23 2014
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Kiev Protesters
Bloody clashes that have left scores dead and more than 1,000 injured in the Ukrainian capital could continue for weeks.
Fri Feb 21 2014
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Ukraine Protest
Fresh assault by riot police in central Kiev after a day of clashes left at least 25 people dead.
Wed Feb 19 2014
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Raging protests continue in Ukraine
The opposition vowed to press on with protests until all their demands are met as fresh clashes erupted. Stick-wielding protesters in helmet
Sun Jan 26 2014
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Ukraine protester vows to fight on after police humiliation
A Ukrainian protester who was assaulted, stripped and humiliated by members of elite Berkut riot police says he is prepared to fight on.
Sat Jan 25 2014
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Protesters in Ukraine try to block government offices
Protesters in Ukraine's capital, Kiev, used the charred shells of police vans burned in a riot the night before to erect new barricades.
Mon Jan 20 2014
![Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia? Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729223855_Prabowo.jpg)
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance' Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729319634_alikhamenei.jpg)
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit? What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729156658_VladimirPutin.jpg)
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729158703_tbPrabowoSubianto.jpg)
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21 Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729156390_tblogoAwaniInterna.jpg)
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729307245_jabalia.jpg)
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729230134_TBLIAMPAYNE.jpg)
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
![Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729155079_tbJoeBiden.jpg)
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024