Section: US & Canada
Ukraine detains dozens of far-right activists in Kiev
Several dozen far-right activists in Ukraine have been detained after clashes with police in the capital of Kiev. Far-right activists on Saturday tried to storm a police station in Kiev … Click to Continue » …read more Source: Miami...
Ukraine detains dozens of far-right activists in Kyiv
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Amnesty: Ukrainian Authorities ‘Slow To React’ To Attacks Against Journalists, Rights Advocates
Ukraine has failed to prevent or investigate “numerous” human rights violations committed last year against rights activists, political opponents, and ethnic minorities, according to Amnesty International. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Thrills and chills: It’s dragon boat racing on ice
The third Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival brought 125 teams onto the ice at Dow’s Lake as part of the middle weekend of Winterlude activities. Entries for the first 100 teams sold out in less than 10 minutes on Oct. 1, with another block of 25 additional spaces added in November. It was also announced at that time that the Ottawa event...
Ukrainian leader, citing Russian aggression, pledges to join NATO
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine must join the European Union and NATO to protect itself from Russia’s expansionist actions, President Petro Poroshenko said Saturday as he officially launched his re-election campaign. Poroshenko, who is seeking a second five-year term in the March 31 vote, accused Russia of planning to meddle in the election. He...
Ukrainian President Vows To Push For EU, NATO Membership As He Launches Reelection Campaign
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Kyiv must join the European Union and NATO to protect itself from Russia as he officially launched his reelection campaign. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Warns EU Over ‘Obstacles’ In Constructing Nord Stream 2
Russia has warned the European Union not to adopt tighter energy rules that could complicate plans to build a gas pipeline between Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian president vows to push for EU, NATO membership
Ukraine’s president says the nation needs to join the European Union and NATO to protect itself from Russia’s expansionist actions. President Petro Poroshenko, who is seeking a second five-year term … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukrainian president vows to push for EU, NATO membership
Ukraine’s president says the nation needs to join the European Union and NATO to protect itself from Russia’s expansionist actions …read more Source: ABC...
Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland Give $14 Million To UN Aid For Eastern Ukraine
The governments of Denmark, Sweden, and Switzerland have announced they will pledge some $14 million over the next three years to a UN project to promote social cohesion and strengthen regional governance in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
