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U.S. military vows more complex training in Europe to deter Russia
The U.S. military on Sunday vowed to increase the scope and complexity of its European training exercises to deter Russian aggression, as more U.S. tanks, trucks and other equipment arrived in Germany for a big buildup on NATO’s eastern flank.“Let me be clear: This is one part of our efforts to deter Russian aggression, ensure the...
Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora Stories For 2016
Jamaican interests throughout the world made their mark in 2016. A statue honoring Mary Seacole was erected in London to recognize her contributions to nursing. Kamala Harris was elected to represent California in the United States Senate. Aloun Ndombet Assamba, the outgoing High Commissioner of Jamaica in the United Kingdom, received high praise...
Russia, Brushing off Obama, Looks to Friendlier Donald Trump
HONOLULU — Stung by new punishments, Russia is looking straight past President Barack Obama to Donald Trump in hopes the president-elect will reverse the tough U.S. stance toward Moscow of the last eight years. In a stunning embrace of a longtime U.S. adversary, Trump is siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Whether Trump steers the U.S....
Russia, brushing off Obama, looks to friendlier Donald Trump
Stung by new punishments, Russia is looking straight past President Barack Obama to Donald Trump in hopes the president-elect will reverse the tough U.S. stance toward Moscow of the last eight years. In a stunning embrace of a longtime U.S. adversary, Trump is siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Whether Trump steers the U.S. toward or...
Putin Says Russia Won’t Expel US Diplomats in Hacking Flap
MOSCOW –€” President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States on Friday for imposing sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the American presidential election, but said no U.S. diplomats will be ousted in reprisal for President Barack Obama’s moves in the wake of hacking attacks....
Putin says Russia won’t expel US diplomats in hacking flap
President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States Friday for bringing sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the American presidential election. However, the Russian president said no U.S. diplomats will be ousted in reprisal for Washington’s moves in the wake of hacking attacks. In a...
Putin says Russia won’t expel US diplomats in hacking flap
President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States Friday for bringing sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the American presidential election. However, he said but said no U.S. diplomats will be ousted in reprisal for Washington’s moves in the wake of hacking attacks. In a burgeoning...
US expels 35 Russian diplomats over hacking allegations
President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia’s interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. The State Department also has kicked out 35 Russian diplomats from its embassy in Washington and consulate in San...
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks
U.S. senators visiting eastern European allies to discuss security issues called for sanctions against Russia for interfering in the presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. Their demands came amid ongoing discussions among U.S. officials on an imminent response that would ensure the U.S. takes action against...
McCain calls for sanctions on Russia over election actions
Sen. John McCain wants sanctions against Russia for its alleged attempt to influence the U.S. presidential election, adding that the country remains “a threat to the very fundamentals of democracy.” During a visit to Lithuania, McCain said Thursday he doubts Russia’s efforts affected the U.S. electoral result. But he and fellow...
