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    Rescue teams battle Ukraine mine fire, 72 dead  Nov 20, 2007
    DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Rescue teams battled a stubborn underground fire in a Ukrainian coal mine on Monday to track down 28 missing miners after a methane explosion killed at least 72 others ... He said the Zasyadko mine in the heart of Ukraine's Donbass coalfield in Donetsk, one of Ukraine's most efficient and profitable, had made advances to reduce the risk of methane gas. (Reuters Canada)

    Bid to save miners in Ukraine blast  Nov 20, 2007
    A fire is continuing to rage at the site in eastern Donetsk region on Monday after methane gas ignited a day earlier, injuring 28 miners ... so I was moving by touch over dead bodies along the rail track," Svetkovsky said. Most of the miners were suffering from methane inhalation, the hospital's head doctor Yevgeny Gadchuk said. "They're in a state of shock," Gadchuk said. 'Dangerous' mines Family members gathered by the entrance to the mine to get news of relatives. "I detest these mines," a... (Aljazeera.Net)

    Death toll in Ukraine mine blast up to 88 - official UPDATE  Nov 20, 2007
    President Viktor Yushchenko travelled to Donetsk yesterday where flags flew at half-mast in the grief-stricken city deep in the industrial heartland of the former Soviet republic. Ukraine's coal mines concentrated in the east are considered among the most perilous in the world, with many poorly financed and employing outdated Soviet-era equipment. (Forbes)

    * Ukraine rescue efforts continue  Nov 20, 2007
    WAITING: Relatives of the more than 30 miners still missing after Sunday's explosion endured a sleepless night at the mine's headquarters awaiting news of loved ones AFP, DONETSK, UKRAINE Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007, Page 6 ... President Viktor Yushchenko was expected to visit the site yesterday and three days of mourning were declared in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Ukraine mine blast kills 65  Nov 20, 2007
    A relative of a mine methane blast's victim cries at the Zasyadka mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 ... DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) - A methane blast ripped through a coal mine in eastern Ukraine early Sunday, killing at least 65 miners in the ex-Soviet nation's worst mining accident in years, emergency officials said ... The explosion occurred around 3 a.m. more than 3,300 feet deep inside the Zasyadko mine in the regional capital Donetsk, the heart of the country's coal mining... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Agonising wait as hopes dwindle for miners  Nov 19, 2007
    DONETSK, Ukraine: Dozens of people were waiting anxiously on Sunday at the mouth of a Ukrainian coalmine for news about their loved ones, killed or trapped by a gas explosion ... In Donetsk's regional hospital, one of the survivors, Vitaly Svetskovsky, 30, lay wrapped in a blanket. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Rescuers struggle to save missing Ukranian miners  Nov 19, 2007
    DONETSK, Ukraine (AFP) - Rescuers searched Monday for more than 30 Ukranian miners still missing 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) underground after a coal mine explosion that left 69 dead ... President Viktor Yushchenko was due to visit the site on Monday and three days of mourning were declared in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    65 killed in Ukraine's coal mine blast  Nov 19, 2007
    A relative of a mine methane blast's victim cries at the Zasyadka mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 ... Local authorities declared three days of mourning for dead miners in the Donetsk region from November 19 ... TV footage showed dozens of weeping relatives gathered at the mine's headquarters in Donetsk waiting for news of their loved ones. (Xinhuanet, China)

    In pictures: Ukrainian mine blast  Nov 19, 2007
    A methane explosion at the Zasyadko mine in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine has left dozens dead. Distraught relatives have gathered to wait for news of their loved ones. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Fears grow for Ukrainian miners  Nov 19, 2007
    But fires are hindering rescue efforts in the Zasyadko mine in the eastern Donetsk region ... President Viktor Yushchenko announced plans to visit Donetsk on Monday. (BBC News)

    Hopes Fade For Missing Ukraine Miners  Nov 19, 2007
    The workers lost their lives after a methane blast deep underground ripped trough Zasyadko mine in the eastern city of Donetsk in the early hours of Sunday morning. Some 31 miners are still trapped in the complex network of shafts. (Sky News)

    Ukraine mine blast toll rises to 69  Nov 19, 2007
    A rescued miner lies in a pressure chamber in a Donetsk hospital after a methane explosion ripped through a colliery in Ukraine's Donbass coalfield ... Today, as the search for survivors continued, the city of Donetsk began three days of official mourning for the victims at the Zasyadko pit ... Ukraine's prime minister, Viktor Yanukovich, flew to Donetsk, in Ukraine's Russian-speaking industrial heartland, to assess the latest in what is a string of accidents to hit Donbass's delapidated mines. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Coalmine blast kills at least 17 in Ukraine  Nov 18, 2007
    The explosion took place around 3:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) in the Zasiagyko coal mine in the eastern region of Donetsk, the Emergency Situation Ministry said. There were 457 miners working underground when the blast occurred. (Xinhuanet, China)

    14 dead, 17 missing in Ukraine mine blast  Nov 18, 2007
    DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - A methane explosion ripped through a mine in Ukraine's Donbass coalfield on Sunday, killing 14 miners and leaving 17 missing, officials said. The State Committee for Labour Safety said 31 miners had been in the immediate vicinity of the 3 a.m. blast at the Zasyadko mine, in the coalfield's main town, Donetsk, and 14 were known to have died. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Shakhtar?? Star explains the influx  Nov 15, 2007
    So in many ways, it wasn't surprising that he was lured to Ukraine, of all places, by a jaw-dropping pay packet from Shakhtar Donetsk ... World Soccer: It's no secret that Shakhtar Donetsk pays big money to attract good foreign players -- reports suggest you make $5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    HIV a major risk factor for MDR TB in Ukraine  Nov 13, 2007
    In Ukraine, a study of TB patients in the city of Donetsk found that among 1293 consecutive TB patients diagnosed smear-positive between July 2005 and June 2006, 15. 5% of those diagnosed with TB for the first-time had MDR-TB. Among those previously treated for TB, 41. (Aidsmap)

    Strachan hails McGeady after win over Benfica  Nov 9, 2007
    Following AC Milan s 3-0 victory away to Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic are now level with the team from Ukraine on six points, while the Italians are on nine and Benfica are on three. And Celtic s next game in Group D at home to Donetsk on Wednesday, Nov 28, could now be the decider on which of them go through. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Liverpool revives Champions League hopes with record 8-0 victory  Nov 7, 2007
    Two-time runner-up Valencia lost to Rosenborg 2-0, defending champion AC Milan won at Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0, and 2004 winner FC Porto beat Marseille 2-1. Also, Lazio beat Werder Bremen 2-1, Celtic downed Benfica 1-0, Real Madrid was held to a 0-0 draw at Olympiakos and Chelsea drew 0-0 at Schalke. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)

    Liverpool hand out record 8-0 thrashing  Nov 7, 2007
    At Donetsk, Ukraine Shakhtar Denetsk (UKR) 0 AC Milan (ITA) 3 (Inzaghi 66 90+3, Kaka 72) ... Group D AC Milan 4 3 0 1 10 4 9 Shakhtar Donetsk 4 2 0 2 4 7 6 Celtic 4 2 0 2 3 4 6 Benfica 4 1 0 3 2 4 3 Reuters, AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Supersub Inzaghi equals goal mark  Nov 7, 2007
    Inzaghi takes tally to 62 goals as holders Milan win 3-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk ... DONETSK, Ukraine -- Filippo Inzaghi matches Gerd Mueller's all-time European scoring record as Champions League holders AC Milan moved to the brink of a last-16 place with a 3-0 victory away to Shakhtar Donetsk ... Shakhtar Donetsk, who beat Celtic 2-0 in Ukraine in both teams' group opener, will be the next European opponents for Gordon Strachan's side in three weeks' time. (CNN -- International)

    Liverpool romps to record win  Nov 7, 2007
    Two-time runner-up Valencia lost to Norways Rosenborg 2-0; defending champion AC Milan won at Ukraines Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0; and 2004 winner FC Porto downed Marseille 2-1. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Milan faces tough test at Shakhtar Donetsk  Nov 6, 2007
    DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) -AC Milan has a tough task when it plays in the Champions League on Tuesday at Shakhtar Donetsk, a team that is unbeaten at home since July ... Ancelotti has included Ronaldo in Milan's 22-man squad for the trip to Donetsk, despite the striker just completing three training sessions ... "Every time we go on the pitch angry, we've always done well. On Tuesday, we will take this anger with us and hope to do well against Shakhtar to continue leading the group table.'' Ten-man... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Ronaldo back in AC Milan squad for trip to Ukraine  Nov 6, 2007
    MILAN: Brazilian Ronaldo (pic) has been included in the AC Milan squad for the first time this season for todays Champions League trip to Shakhtar Donetsk. The former Real Madrid striker missed the start of the season because of a niggling leg problem. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    * Liverpool facing crunch match with Besiktas at Anfield  Nov 6, 2007
    AC Milan will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the group by doing the double over Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine who they beat 4-1 at home last time out. Likewise Real Madrid travel to Olympiakos knowing that a second straight win over the Greek side will all but clinch their place in the last 16. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Champions League: Beating Dynamo and reaching next phase would be perfect gift for Ferguson  Nov 6, 2007
    Dynamo has lost its last three games and trails Ukraine leader Shakhtar Donetsk by 10 points. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Seedorf helps champs Milan to bounce back in style  Oct 26, 2007
    MILAN: AC Milan returned to form with a 4-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday but wasteful finishing from the Champions League holders could be punished by other teams ... It will be a difficult game (in Donetsk) because it is not easy to play against a team with such quality. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Competition hopes start to dim for best of British  Oct 26, 2007
    Defending champions AC Milan showed a return to form in beating Shakhtar Donetsk 4-1 to go top of their group, while former champions Real Madrid also scored four in downing Greek side Olympiakos, 4-2 ... "It will be a difficult game [in Donetsk] because it is not easy to play against a team with such quality.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Champs Milan back on track as Besiktas sink Liverpool  Oct 26, 2007
    BELGRADE: Holders AC Milan stayed on course to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a resounding 4-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk while Liverpool dented their hopes of advancing after a 2-1 defeat at Besiktas ... On the double: AC Milans Clarence Seedorf celebrates after scoring his teams fourth goal against Shakhtar Donetsk during their Champions League Group D match at the San Siro on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Liverpool searching for first win in this season's Champions League  Oct 23, 2007
    The Italian club is third in Group D with three points, three behind leader Shakhtar Donetsk, which it plays on Wednesday. Milan is coming off a 1-0 loss to Empoli in the Italian league on Sunday, which featured captain Paolo Maldini for the first time since he had surgery in May. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Champs face problems  Oct 23, 2007
    And with a home match against Ukraine champions Shakhtar Donetsk looming, the pressure is on Carlo Ancelotti's side, particularly as they trail Wednesday's opponents by three points in the group D table. Vice-president Adriano Galliani admitted that AC Milan were in crisis following the 1-0 home defeat to Empoli at the weekend that has left them 11th in the table and 10 points behind champions and city rivals Inter. (iAfrica.com)

    UEFA reduces Dida's two-match ban in the Champions League to one on appeal  Oct 22, 2007
    Dida will miss Wednesday's match with Shakhtar Donetsk at the San Siro, but will now be able to return when the Rossoneri face Shakhtar in Ukraine two weeks later because of UEFA's ruling. The incident occurred when the fan ran onto the field at Celtic Park in the 90th minute and made what appeared to be minimal contact with Dida. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Celtic down AC Milan  Oct 4, 2007
    Porto won 1-0 at Besiktas in Group A, Schalke 04 won 2-0 at Rosenborg in Group B, while Olympiakos shocked Werder Bremen 3-1 in Germany in Group C and Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine triumphed 1-0 at Benfica in Group D.. AFP. (iAfrica.com)

    Strachan hails Scottish revival  Oct 4, 2007
    It was their first win in Group D of the Champions League and lifted them up to second in the table behind Shakhtar Donetsk, who beat them 2-0 in Ukraine a fortnight ago. We planned not to lose it in the first half so we planned to win it in the second half Gordon Strachan. (BBC Sport)

    Soccer, Champions League: AC Milan, Liverpool upset, Chelsea wins 2-1 in Valencia  Oct 4, 2007
    Also Wednesday, Goran Pandev scored twice to earn Lazio a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid, FC Porto beat Besiktas 1-0, Schalke defeated Rosenborg 2-0, Olympiakos rallied to win 3-1 at Werder Bremen and Shakhtar Donetsk won at Benfica 1-0 ... In the other Group D game, Shakhtar Donetsk won with a 42nd-minute goal from Jadson, who scored unmarked from close range. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Ukraine rivals claim poll victory  Oct 3, 2007
    "I am concerned at the delayed vote count in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions, namely in Donetsk, Luhansk and Odessa regions and in the autonomous republic of Crimea," he said. Earlier, Europe's main election-monitoring body, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, said the elections had met international standards. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Ukrainian PM's party remains lead in parliamentary election  Oct 3, 2007
    Supporters of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich attend an election rally in Donetsk, September 28, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)

    Milan, Chelsea try to get back on track in CL  Oct 2, 2007
    Benfica hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in the other Group D match. Chelsea needs a good result at Valencia after a disappointing 1-1 Group B draw with visiting Rosenborg led to Mourinho's departure. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Ukraine probes ballot count delay  Oct 2, 2007
    "I am concerned at the delayed vote count in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions, namely in Donetsk, Lugansk and Odessa regions and in the autonomous republic of Crimea," he said. Power struggle. (BBC News -- Europe)

    * Orange allies take strong lead in poll count  Oct 2, 2007
    Election Commission members in Donetsk empty a ballot box yesterday to tally results of Sunday's legislative elections in Ukraine. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Fraud claims mar Ukraine polls  Oct 1, 2007
    Stephen Woloshyn, a monitor, said he saw more than 10,000 blank ballots at an election office in the eastern town of Donetsk ... Laurence Lee, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Donetsk, said allegations of vote rigging were coming in from other parts of the country. (Aljazeera.Net)

    Ukraine's two solitudes get ready to meet  Sep 30, 2007
    The heavily industrialized eastern city of Donetsk in Ukraine is where support for the pro-Russian party of Viktor Yanukovich is strongest ... While debates rage in Dnipropetrovsk, further east in the coal-mining city of Donetsk the vast majority of residents have already turned their backs on Mr. Yushchenko's vision ... Geographically closer to Russia than Kiev, Donetsk has a Russian vibe. (Globe and Mail)

    Celtic will be up for Hibs, says Strachan  Sep 23, 2007
    However, on Tuesday night Celtic s confidence was dented following a comprehensive 2-0 defeat in Ukraine by Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening Champions League game. And today Strachan s side face John Collins Hibs, who are sure to pose the Parkhead club some difficult questions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Champions Milan begin with victory  Sep 19, 2007
    Shakhtar Donetsk are the early Group D leaders after defeating Celtic 2-0 ... Nuno Gomes snatched an injury-time consolation strike for Benfica, and the goal meant Shakhtar Donetsk took the early lead in the group after their 2-0 win over Celtic in Ukraine. (CNN -- International)

    Strachan rues slow start  Sep 19, 2007
    Celtic manager Gordon Strachan was trying to remain positive after seeing the Bhoys start their Champions League Group D campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk. The Bhoys were two goals behind after just eight minutes in Ukraine and never truly threatened to get back in the game, leaving them with an uphill struggle to reach the knockout stages of the competition. (4TheGame)

    * Italy, Spain fell pressure in Euro 2008 qualifying  Sep 11, 2007
    Gennaro Gattuso will miss the Ukraine game through suspension, and after the lackluster performance of forwards Alessandro Del Piero and Filippo Inzaghi against France, Donadoni could pick Cristiano Lucarelli, who recently transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. France host Scotland hoping to avoid another upset. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Panucci recalled to Italian squad for Euro qualifiers  Sep 4, 2007
    Another World Cup player, striker Alberto Gilardino, was also overlooked with former Serie A top scorer Cristiano Lucarelli, who plays for Shakthar Donetsk in Ukraine after leaving Livorno, being recalled. Italy take on Group B rivals France at the San Siro in Milan on Saturday before travelling to face Ukraine in Kiev on the following Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    McDonald's dream becomes a reality  Sep 2, 2007
    " The drama featured two missed regular-time penalties, Celtic's 'keeper shaping up to one of his own players, a red card, and a heaving Glasgow atmosphere. The win put Celtic into the Champions League group stage where they will play Milan, Benfica, and Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk. "It had everything," McDonald said. "The atmosphere at Celtic Park on European nights is one of the best atmospheres in the world. The fans get right behind the team and they really are like a 12th man. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Milan to Meet Benfica, Celtic in Champions League; Liverpool to Meet Porto  Aug 31, 2007
    (Corrects Shakhtar Donetsk's nationality in second paragraph ... In addition to Benfica and Celtic, the champion also will be joined by Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in Group D.. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    * Slavia Prague eliminate Ajax to reach group stage  Aug 31, 2007
    Joining Slavia in yesterday's group stage draw were 2006 runners-up Arsenal, Valencia, Werder Bremen, former champions Steaua Bucharest and Benfica, Rosenborg, Ukraine clubs Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev and Turkey's Besiktas and Fenerbahce ... Shakhtar Donetsk advanced 3-2 on aggregate over Austrian club Salzburg after a 3-1 win in Ukraine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Ajax fail, Arsenal advance  Aug 30, 2007
    Joining Slavia in Thursday's group stage draw were 2006 runners-up Arsenal, Valencia, Werder Bremen, former champions Steaua Bucharest and Benfica, Rosenborg, Ukraine clubs Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev and Turkey's Besiktas and Fenerbahce ... Shakhtar Donetsk advanced 3-2 on aggregate over Austrian club Salzburg after a 3-1 win in Ukraine ... --- Shakhtar Donetsk 3 Cristiano Lucarelli (9), Nery Alberto Castillo (79pen), Brandao (87) Salzburg 1 Remo Meyer (5) Half-time: 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Champions League  Aug 30, 2007
    Shakhtar Donetsk won the battle of the big spenders by beating Austrian champions Salzburg 3-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate thanks to a late goal from Brandao. Ukraine will again have two teams in the group stages after Guinean striker Ismael Bangoura scored one and made another in Dynamo Kiev's 3-0 home win over Bosnian champions Sarajevo, which gave it a 4-0 aggregate victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Mouth-watering clashes on the cards for Serie A crown  Aug 17, 2007
    Italy striker Luca Toni moved to Bayern Munich from Fiorentina and among others Livorno striker Cristiano Lucarelli made the surprise decision to go to Ukraine s Shakhtar Donetsk. The flow of talent into Serie A has been a trickle at best. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Fresh tacticsEuro 2012 project sets Ukraine a tough modernisation test  Aug 13, 2007
    The industrial heart of eastern Ukraine was glowing in a beautiful sunset as local heroes Shakhtar Donetsk took on their arch-rivals Dinamo Kiev. Yet the Soviet-era stadium looked small and a bit too old-fashioned for Shakhtar Donetsk, one of the country's top teams ... Donetsk is one of four host cities in Ukraine. (BBC News -- Business)

    Red Star shine bright  Aug 10, 2007
    Big spending Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine came from behind to beat 10-man Pyunik of Armenia 2-1 and progressed with a 4-1 aggregate win. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Soccer: Manchester City: The house that Eriksson built  Aug 8, 2007
    Stringer/Reuter, File Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Parliament House in Bangkok in May 2004. Published: August 7, 2007. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    No free kick here  Aug 8, 2007
    Also, just last week Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine paid an estimated 15 million to 20 million for a Mexican forward named Nery Castillo, who moved from Olympiakos Piraeus. Qatar and Ukraine aren't traditional soccer meccas, but the presence of a class of wealthy owners can make up for a lackluster league when it comes to attracting star players, who end up being bought as luxury goods much like Rolls-Royce cars or Chanel suits. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Flying in Russia an increasingly deadly affair  Aug 1, 2007
    Bystanders at the scene of a crash near Donetsk, Ukraine. Crashes killed 466 people in Russia and former Soviet republics in 2006. (International Herald Tribune)

    Soccer: A happy few in the rich man's game  Aug 1, 2007
    " That was Friday. By Monday, he was traded to Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine for a 15 million fee and for what Greek commentators reckon to be a 2.3 million salary. Let's hope that Castillo, who took a long time to find his feet in Greece, knows what he is doing. The qualities he exhibited at the Copa were exciting - a real hot-blooded Latin in a Latin environment. Doubtless, his advisers are fully aware of the harsh Ukrainian winter and the physical nature of the game there? Money isn't... (International Herald Tribune)

    Ukraine's Middle Class  Jul 18, 2007
    The Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions were next, averaging $220-250 per month. The lowest average salaries were in the Ternopil region at just over $150 per month. (Suite101.com)

    Real name Schuster as new coach  Jul 10, 2007
    His only other top-flight experience came with Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk between 2003-04. Once again his team got off to a good start but they hit problems towards the end of the season and he was fired when they fell behind arch-rivals Dynamo Kiev. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Conscience Calls  Jul 1, 2007
    In Donetsk, where Victor Yushchenko (the ultimate winner of the election) was seen as a threat to the old regime and former Prime Minister Yanukovich was the favored candidate, intimidation and intimations of violence occurred. As a result, Yanukovich pulled out as the winner in some districts in Donetsk, even though Yushchenko prevailed in other cities where the Orange Revolution had taken to the streets. (Suite101.com)

    Piracy fears for S.Korean ship missing off Somalia  Jun 30, 2007
    A supporter of 'Donetsk Republic' movement shouts slogans during a protest in central Donetsk, June 28, 2007. The demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with Ukraine's government internal and foreign policy. (AlertNet)

    Swiss Newspaper Issues Retraction of False News Report and Apologizes to Rinat Akhmetov  Jun 21, 2007
    The public statement issued by NZZ, a copy of which is attached to this statement in the original German language, provides in part, "NZZ acknowledges that there is no connection between Akhmetov, who is President of the soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk, and organized crime in Ukraine." The editors of NZZ further stated, "The economic success of Akhmetov is not based by any means on criminally acquired starting capital." By way of apology, the NZZ public statement concluded, "NZZ regrets the... (PR Newswire)

    In Ukraine, illegal mines beckon the jobless  Jun 19, 2007
    This is the same coal that fuels the power plants and steel mills in the Donetsk coal basin of southeastern Ukraine ... Many young people and laid-off miners have left Torez for the nearby city of Donetsk and for Rostov, just over the border in Russia. (International Herald Tribune)

    France and Ukraine go head-to-head to vie for top spot  Jun 2, 2007
    Spartak Moscow midfielder Maxim Kalinchenko and Shakhtar Donetsk forwards Alexei Bielik and Andrey Vorobei all lost their starting berths for their clubs. I dont understand whats going on with these players, moaned Blokhine. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Timeline: Ukraine  May 28, 2007
    Viktor Yanukovych, governor of Donetsk region, appointed to replace him. He promises to fight poverty and work for integration into Europe. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Dynamo claims fourth straight Ukraine Cup  May 28, 2007
    KIEV (Reuters) -- Dynamo Kiev beat archrivals Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the Ukrainian Cup final on Sunday to retain the trophy for a fourth straight year ... The Donetsk side, who have won five cups, beat Dynamo in the 2002 final. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    The Crisis Is Over in Ukraine  May 28, 2007
    he exclaimed and went on to say that the extra forces were coming to the capital only because Sunday the final match between Kiev Dynamo and Donetsk Miners soccer teams ... Busses were arriving from Donetsk and many fans wanted to catch a tan by the prosecutor's building before the match started. (Kommersant)

    Ukraine crisis 'finished,' elections date set  May 27, 2007
    Ukraine crisis 'finished,' elections date set - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Ukraine unveils squad for Euro 2008 qualifier vs France  May 22, 2007
    Defenders: Andriy Nesmachny (Dynamo Kiev), Viacheslav Svidersky (Chornomorets Odesa), Dmytro Chigrinsky (Shakhtar Donetsk), Olexander Kucher (Shakhtar Donetsk), Andriy Rusol (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Volodymyr Yezersky (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk). Midfielders: Oleg Gusev (Dynamo Kiev), Ruslan Rotan (Dynamo Kiev), Taras Mikhalik (Dynamo Kiev), Anatoly Tymoshchyuk (Zenit St Petersburg), Olexiy Gai (Shakhtar Donetsk), Serhiy Nazarenko (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Oleg Shelayev (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Maxim... (People's Daily Online, China)

    Goalkeeper Palop Leads Sevilla to UEFA Cup Title With Heroics at Both Ends  May 17, 2007
    Palop also scored an injury-time header against Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk two months ago to keep his team in the competition. Palop was immense,'' Sevilla coach Juande Ramos said in comments posted on his club's Web site. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Air disasters timeline  May 5, 2007
    22 August: A Russian Tupolev-154 passenger plane with 170 people on board crashes north of Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine. 9 July: A Russian S7 Airbus A-310 skids off the runway during landing at Irkutsk airport in Siberia. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Poland and Ukraine Successful  Apr 19, 2007
    There will be 16 countries taking part in the tournament and the organisers are planning to use stadia in six Polish cities Chorzow, Gdansk, Krakow, Poznan, Warsaw and Wroclaw and in four Ukrainian cities Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Lviv and Kiev. The final will probably be played in the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. (Suite101.com)

    Ukraine, Poland get the job  Apr 19, 2007
    The projected Polish venues for the 2012 tournament include Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw and Wroclaw while the Ukrainian cities of Kiev, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv would stage games. Kiev s Olympic Stadium, used to host soccer at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, is the proposed venue for the final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Poland and Ukraine to co-host Euro 2012  Apr 18, 2007
    Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev and Lviv in Ukraine, and Gdansk, Krakow, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw and Chorzow in Poland have been lined up as venues for Euro 2012 ... The proposed semifinal venues are in Donetsk, Kiev and Warsaw, and fans may have to travel 30 hours by train to attend both games, although there are plans to expand the highway linking the nations. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Italy Is Favored to Host Soccer's Euro 2012 Over Former Soviet-Bloc Bids  Apr 18, 2007
    Of the 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) from Gdansk in Poland to Donetsk in Ukraine, only 23 kilometers is a highway, based on Michelin's guide. Hungary's main concern is the lack of quality hotels in smaller cities, Serenyi said. (Bloomberg)

    Party Triangle  Apr 17, 2007
    Yanukovych said the Party of Regions would also gather decision-making people in Donetsk during the weekend. Apparently, on Monday morning, the opponents were as close as never before to reaching agreement. (Kommersant)

    Byut leader could come out on top  Apr 12, 2007
    Yushchenko, on the other hand, is finding it increasingly difficult to stare down Yanukovych, the strongman from Donetsk. Yanukovychs Regions party and their leftist allies in the Rada have refused to fund the snap elections and threatened the president with impeachment. (Kyiv Post)

    Demonstrations Continue In Ukraine With No Compromise In Sight  Apr 11, 2007
    Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, a pro-Russia politician, heads the parliamentary majority, and hails from the eastern Donetsk region. Police presence in the city was moderate and the crowd was peaceful, despite a Monday warning by the Kiev police force that extremist attacks against government buildings during the demonstration were possible. (Playfuls.com)

    More Matter: Back in the U.S.S.R.  Apr 11, 2007
    Traveling a few days ago from Donetsk to Dnipropetrovsk, the car I was driving broke down. I was understandably frustrated, and it had been a long day and I had a train that night from Dnipropetrovsk to Kyiv, which I could not miss. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)

    Ukraine PM asks Austria to help  Apr 6, 2007
    Mr Yanukovych's supporters have been staging big demonstrations in Kiev - where about 20,000 people have gathered for the third day in a row - and in Donetsk in the east. Mr Yushchenko's power base is in western Ukraine, where support for Western-style liberal reforms is strong. (BBC News)

    On the Dissolution of Ukraines Parliament  Apr 5, 2007
    They seem to control most appointments and financial flows, and virtually all appointees come from their group in Donetsk. The opposing faction is headed by Rinat Akhmetov, who controls some ninety deputies, sixty employed by him and thirty deputies from the south of Ukraine dissatisfied with the Donetsk dominance ... In between are most of the prominent Donetsk politicians, including Yanukovich and Deputy PM Andrei Kluiev, with the last quarter of the Regions deputies. (The National Interest Online)

    PM supporters throng Kiev streets  Apr 5, 2007
    Mr Yanukovych's supporters held protests in the capital Kiev and in his eastern power base of Donetsk. President Viktor Yushchenko's office says poll preparations are going ahead. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Killing of Mad Max signals the return of Ukraine's gang wars  Apr 1, 2007
    Yanukovich is well known for his links to the group of shady businessmen known as the 'Donetsk Fellas' after the mining region where he was governor ... He has not broken the nexus of organised crime, corrupt law-enforcement structures and party officials that thrived in Donetsk,' he said. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Ukraine row over Stalin posters  Mar 27, 2007
    The authorities in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk have removed billboards of ex-Soviet leader Joseph Stalin urging residents to pay their utility bills ... It said at least five of them appeared in Donetsk last week. (BBC News -- Europe)

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