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Ukraine warns of worsening security situation in separatist-held east
Nov13

Ukraine warns of worsening security situation in separatist-held east

KIEV, Ukraine – Ukraine warned Thursday that the security situation in rebel-held areas in the east has steadily worsened as separatist fighters move closer to demarcation lines separating them from government forces. A cease-fire agreed on in September between rebels and Ukraine’s government has in effect been rendered invalid as intense...

Stephen Harper in New Zealand for trade talks
Nov13

Stephen Harper in New Zealand for trade talks

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Stephen Harper is meeting today with his New Zealand counterpart in the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister since Jean Chretien made the lengthy trip exactly 19 years ago. Harper and John Key have a warm relationship, meeting on the sidelines of various global events over the years, including in March in the...

Is Putin flaunting his pariah status?
Nov13

Is Putin flaunting his pariah status?

At the Asia-Pacific summit in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin did his best to appear relaxed, even playful. As his country faces some of its biggest international challenges in the post-Soviet era, he is showing an incredible levity. There are two ways to interpret that: as a subtle attempt at intimidation, or a sign that he thinks his...

Fisher: Lowering Canadian dairy tariffs will ensure stronger trade ties with New Zealand
Nov13

Fisher: Lowering Canadian dairy tariffs will ensure stronger trade ties with New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — With the G20 leaders’ summit taking place across the Tasman Sea this weekend in Australia, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will both drop by Friday to have brief chats with New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key — the first by Canadian and German leaders here in...

Ukraine fears ‘open war’ as Russia reportedly reinforces rebels
Nov13

Ukraine fears ‘open war’ as Russia reportedly reinforces rebels

Ukraine said on Wednesday it was redeploying troops in the east because of fears that separatists will launch a new military offensive, despite Russia’s denials it has sent troops to reinforce the rebels. …read more Source:...

NATO Warns Of Russian Movements In Eastern Ukraine
Nov13

NATO Warns Of Russian Movements In Eastern Ukraine

NATO’s commander says Russian troops, tanks and artillery have been spotted in Ukraine. This could mark an escalation in the conflict between Ukraine’s government and pro-Russian separatists there.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...

Russian bombers to patrol from Arctic to Gulf of Mexico
Nov12

Russian bombers to patrol from Arctic to Gulf of Mexico

In show of muscle reflecting tensions with West over Ukraine, Russia says its long-range bombers will conduct regular patrol missions. …read more Source: Toronto...

NATO’s top commander says Russian troops and tanks have rolled into Ukraine
Nov12

NATO’s top commander says Russian troops and tanks have rolled into Ukraine

NATO’s top commander says new columns of Russian troops and tanks have rolled into eastern Ukraine, the claim promptly denied by Moscow. …read more Source: Vancouver...

Russian troops, tanks rolling into Ukraine, says NATO
Nov12

Russian troops, tanks rolling into Ukraine, says NATO

NATO reported seeing columns of Russian tanks, artillery and air defence systems and Russian combat troops entering Ukraine. …read more Source: Toronto...

Cosmic 1st: European spacecraft lands on comet
Nov12

Cosmic 1st: European spacecraft lands on comet

Europe’s Rosetta spacecraft sends lander toward speeding comet 67P, hopes for historic landing …read more Source:...