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Deadly fighting in Ukraine as ceasefire deadline nears
Feb13

Deadly fighting in Ukraine as ceasefire deadline nears

Despite a peace deal and a looming ceasefire deadline, Ukraine said Friday that eight soldiers were killed and 34 wounded overnight. …read more Source: The Globe and...

Ukraine crisis: Shelling follows Minsk peace summit
Feb13

Ukraine crisis: Shelling follows Minsk peace summit

New shelling has been reported in the rebel-held east Ukrainian cities of Donetsk and Luhansk, a day after a peace deal was reached in Minsk. There are no confirmed reports of casualties. Both cities are near the front line where the pro-Russian rebels face government forces. The ceasefire agreed in the Belarusian capital is to begin in eastern...

Troops killed despite peace deal, says Ukraine
Feb13

Troops killed despite peace deal, says Ukraine

Despite a peace deal and a looming cease-fire deadline, Ukraine said Friday that eight soldiers were killed and 34 wounded overnight. …read more Source: CTV...

Planes, trains, and shaking up the family business
Feb13

Planes, trains, and shaking up the family business

After a long and busy week, what a calm Friday it seems to be – although, those sound suspiciously like a case of “famous last words.” Yesterday’s big Canadian headline was a major shake-up of Bombardier – from ending their dividend to new leadership roles and equity-raising – and we’ll start with a quick recap of what’s...

Call him Ash: U.S.. Senate confirms Carter, yet another Obama defence secretary
Feb13

Call him Ash: U.S.. Senate confirms Carter, yet another Obama defence secretary

The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice to run the Pentagon, handing Ash Carter the unenviable task of steering the military as the United States confronts Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, conflict in Ukraine and other worldwide threats. …read more Source:...

Canada to give satellite imagery to Ukrainian military
Feb13

Canada to give satellite imagery to Ukrainian military

In expected deal, data feed from RADARSAT-2 would give Kiev new high-resolution battle intelligence …read more Source: The Globe and...

A deal for Ukraine — and a last-ditch to avert a wider war in Europe
Feb13

A deal for Ukraine — and a last-ditch to avert a wider war in Europe

After 17 hours of tough negotiation at the Minsk Summit, we have a ceasefire deal for Ukraine. It’s a fragile peace, and in no way does it solve the political issues that led to the civil war. What it does do is provide critical breathing space for the parties to step back and re-examine their respective positions. There is a measure of...

What’s in the Ukraine ceasefire agreement
Feb13

What’s in the Ukraine ceasefire agreement

World leaders expressed cautious optimism in the wake of a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the violence in Ukraine. CBC News looks at five aspects of the agreement. …read more Source:...

Judge Putin on his actions, not ceasefire deal: Harper
Feb13

Judge Putin on his actions, not ceasefire deal: Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will judge Russian President Vladimir Putin on his actions, not the ceasefire agreement reached Thursday with Ukraine. …read more Source: The Toronto...

What’s in the Ukraine ceasefire agreement
Feb12

What’s in the Ukraine ceasefire agreement

World leaders expressed cautious optimism in the wake of a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the violence in Ukraine. CBC News looks at key aspects of the agreement. …read more Source:...