Section: US & Canada
NATO chief: 4 battalions to eastern Europe
NATO announced Monday that the alliance will deploy four multinational battalions to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, as tensions with Russia remain high in the wake of Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
The Greatness of Russia
As a newly minted U.S. diplomat in 1990, I was assigned to do consular work in Istanbul. The USSR had largely opened up by then, Soviet cruise ships were regularly stopping in Istanbul, and Russian was increasingly heard in the Grand Bazaar. The odd Soviet tourist, still acting on anachronistic Cold War reflexes, would show up from time to time...
Putin Calls Snap Drill To Test Battle-Readiness of Russian Military
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Russian military to an unannounced drill that will test the battle readiness of regular forces, reservist units and the state of Russia’s military arsenal depots, according a statement from the Ministry of Defence. Snap drills of Russian military units have regularly been conducted since relations...
Despite defense buildup, NATO also seeks to assure Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO’s chief said Tuesday the alliance is reinforcing its defenses against Russia from the Baltic to the Black Sea, but keeping all possible contacts with Moscow open to avoid any unwarranted escalation of tension. Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary-general, confirmed previous statements that alliance defense ministers...
Where Do Flags Come From?
In the United States, public school students are compelled to perform a daily ritual: the Pledge of Allegiance. Students commit themselves first “to the flag” itself, and then “to the nation for which it stands.” It is a solemn act. Hand on heart, gaze steadfast, flag given pride of place at the front of the classroom.In junior high, my...
Ukrainians Jailed In Russia Flying To Kyiv In Apparent Exchange
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says two Ukrainian nationals jailed in Russia are aboard a Ukrainian plane and are flying to Kyiv. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Why Europe Can’t Agree on the Answers to Its Problems
Europe is deeply divided on some of its most pressing political challenges, according to research released Tuesday. A report from the Pew Research Center based on a survey of 10 European nations finds that public opinion differs sharply across EU member states on issues ranging from the refugee crisis to sanctions on Russia, and many think their...
The Latest: English FA gives advice to players’ families
PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer’s European Championship (all times local): ___ 1:50 p.m. The English Football Association says it has contacted players’ families and given them advice ahead of Thursday’s match between England and Wales at the European Championship, which is being played amid tightened security after fan...
Why Europe Can’t Agree on the Answers to its Problems
Europe is deeply divided on some of its most pressing political challenges, according to research released Tuesday. A report from the Pew Research Center based on a survey of 10 European nations finds that public opinion differs sharply across EU member states on issues ranging from the refugee crisis to sanctions on Russia, and many think their...
France Deports 29 Russia Fans Over Euro 2016 Violence
French police have begun the deportation of 29 Russians following violent clashes with England supporters in the early days of the Euro 2016 football (soccer) tournament. More than 35 people were injured in Marseille late Saturday after British and Russian fans brawled in and around the Stade Velodrome. After the match ended in a 1-1 draw,...
