Section: US & Canada
How Trump Can Get Over the 50% Hump
President Donald Trump’s challenges are not really his economic policies and foreign affairs agendas. For the most part, they are supported by the American people and are resulting in prosperity at home and security abroad. The economy continues to deliver near-record-low unemployment, wage gains, strong growth, and unmatched energy...
The Latest: Putin draws map to argue case on Ukraine
The latest on the Group of 20 summit (all times local): 6:35 p.m. Vladimir Putin found an unusual way to explain why Russia was justified in seizing Ukrainian naval ships … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukraine’s Martial Law Declaration Explained
Ukraine’s parliament approved an executive order signed by President Petro Poroshenko that imposed martial law in parts of the country, in response to Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian naval vessels and their crew members off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea Nov. 25. Here is an explanation of what that means. …read more...
The Saudis’ Reputation: A Tale Told in Three Acts
The big question ahead of the G20 summit in Argentina was how world leaders would greet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid the fallout over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. We now have the answer: He was embraced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, apparently admonished by French President Emmanuel Macron, and mostly ignored by President...
Putin probes Ukraine’s sea lanes, sovereignty
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — The Russian Navy has harassed and seized three Ukrainian vessels in the narrow waters linking the Black Sea with the Sea of Azov. The surprise incident in the Kerch Strait off occupied Crimea has reignited tensions between the two neighbors and refocused diplomatic attention on […]...
Photos of the Week: Foggy Skies, Wayward Boar, Mars Landing
The “Angel of Knives” in England, tree canopy tours in Ghana, soldiers on patrol in Ukraine, Christmas displays across Europe and the U.S., wildfires in Australia, protests in Colombia, Turkey, and Belgium, and much more. …read more Source: The...
G7 Calls Russia’s Seizure Of Ukrainian Ships ‘Unjustified’
The Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized countries have called Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian vessels unjustified and demanded the release of the 24 captured Ukrainian sailors, saying the standoff had “dangerously raised tensions.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian males barred from entering Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials on Friday raised the stakes in their nation’s growing confrontation with Russia, announcing a travel ban for most Russian men and searching the home of an influential cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church. The long-simmering conflict bubbled over Sunday when Russian border guards rammed into and opened...
Bob Meuller’s Busy Week
After a month of relative quiet, the Robert Mueller investigation exploded back into headlines in a big way this week, with new developments suddenly coming so thick and fast and on so many different fronts from Monday night to Friday morning that it was difficult even for news junkies to keep track of them all. If you managed to miss these...
Ukraine, on a War Footing, Looks Westward for Help
Russia’s attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels only underscores Kiev’s vulnerability, particularly at sea. …read more Source: The New York...
