Section: US & Canada
As Belarus Protests Grow, Russia Offers to Step In
Russia indicated it was ready to provide military assistance to embattled Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko — even as massive crowds marched in protest to an August 9 election protesters say was rigged in favor of the longtime Belarusian leader. A Kremlin statement said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko agreed to...
Ukraine crisis: White House “appalled” by violence
The U.S. and European Union countries are now actively considering tougher economic sanctions against Ukraine. The Obama administration has urged the country’s president to pull back government forces and de-escalate tensions. …read more Source::...
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko Rejects Possibility of Election Redo Amid Calls for Resignation
(MINSK, Belarus) — The embattled president of Belarus tried to put on a show of strength Sunday, holding a rally with tens of thousands of supporters and rejecting any possibility of repeating the vote that gave him a sixth term. But opponents countered with a far larger demonstration that attracted as many as 200,000 people. Alexander...
Mothers, Babies Stranded in Ukraine Surrogacy Industry
Virus travel bans are wreaking havoc on surrogacy agencies that help same-sex couples build families. …read more Source:: The New York...
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Belarus is not another Ukraine, Israeli prime minister scores important victory, and Venezuelan autocrat uses coronavirus pandemic to assert power. …read more Source:: Foreign...
In Belarus, Journalists Beaten and Detained, Internet Cut
As Belarus cracked down on protesters contesting the reelection of President Alexander Lukashenko, dozens of journalists were detained, beaten, and deported, and internet service was blocked as authorities tried to stifle opposition to the Aug. 9 vote.Mass demonstrations took place in the capital, Minsk, and other cities this week with protesters...
Doves released at Vatican attacked by crow and seagull
At the Vatican, Pope Francis called for an end to violence in the Ukraine before releasing two white doves as a symbol of peace. Moments later, a black crow and a seagull attacked the doves in front of the horrified crowd. Charlie Rose reports. …read more Source::...
Ukrainian protestors vow to attack if elections not held
The situation in Kiev, Ukraine, is in a tense standoff as the clock is ticking on a 24-hour deadline set Wednesday by opposition leaders for the government to grant elections or protestors will attack. CBS News correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. …read more Source::...
Violence escalates at Ukraine anti-government protests
Political street violence in Kiev, Ukraine, has been occurring for a couple of months, but new levels of violence in the last few days are pushing Ukraine’s standoff toward some sort of a tipping point. CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips reports. …read more Source::...
Uncertainty Hovers Over Belarus as Thousands Hit the Streets Again
Uncertainly hovered over Belarus on Friday as thousands continued to protest against President Alexander Lukashenko, disputing his claims of a landslide victory during Sunday’s elections, marred by voter fraud and a police crackdown against unarmed demonstrators.Indeed, while the past 36 hours witnessed fewer arrests than the days following...
