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Lawmakers Brawl as Ukraine's New Parliament Opens

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:00 -0800

The launch of the new session of Ukraine's parliament was rough even by the standards of the country's lawmakers. Fistfights broke out as rival lawmakers scrambled to approach the speaker's stand and opposition politicians shoved two suspected defectors out of the hall.

Ukraine's Ruling Party Claims Election Win

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:07:00 -0700

The official results from Ukraine's election aren't in yet but President Viktor Yanukovych's ruling party has claimed an "indisputable" victory based on exit polls. Party of Regions candidates are expected to win enough races to form a majority in parliament despite a strong showing from pro-Western opposition parties.

Ukrainian Candidates Scrap for Votes Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:27:00 -0700

As Ukranian voters head to the polls on Sunday, the Orange Revolution of 2005 must seem like a distant memory. President Viktor Yushchenko, who was ousted after months of protest in early 2005, reclaimed office in 2010 and now looks set to cement his power.

Controversy After European Union Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:18:00 -0700

The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. There were gasps of surprise when the announcement was made in the Norwegian capital, Oslo.The EU was chosen over other contenders that included the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Egyptian activist Wael Ghonim. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports.

Euro 2012 Soccer Tournament Kicks Off in Poland and Ukraine

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:51:00 -0700

The Euro 2012 football tournament gets under way Friday despite lingering controversy over racism and co-host Ukraine's political turmoil. Defending champion Spain are the favorites as play starts.

Political Football: UK Ministers Boycott England's Soccer Matches in Ukraine

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:07:00 -0700

British government ministers have said they will boycott England's first round Euro 2012 soccer games in Ukraine because of the treatment of the country's jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko.

Seven Years in Jail for Ukraine's Former PM Tymoshenko

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:44:00 -0700

Former Ukraine PM Yulia Tymoshenko has been sentenced to seven years behind bars for alleged mismanagement of 2009 natural gas negotiations with Russia. The verdict has drawn harsh criticism from the EU, Russia, and human rights groups, who claim this could spell the end for democracy in Ukraine.