Section: US & Canada
Tensions, violence rise in Ukraine as Western powers urge reforms
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and seven were wounded in combat wit Russian-backed militants in eastern Ukraine, where officials said new Russian military troops arrived in rebel-held territory as escalating violence threatens a cease-fire that too …read more Source: USA...
Stage Hands
Our London Kleptocracy Tours are a simple idea. We rent a bus, invite along the curious, and show them luxurious London properties owned by wealthy foreigners who have bought chunks of the British capital, while expert guides describe the origin of the individuals’ fortunes. In May we will launch tour number three and, if the reception of...
Finland-NATO Controversy: ‘Serious Crisis’ Possible With Russia If European Nation Joins, Report Says
Finland could see a “serious crisis” with Russia if it joins NATO, experts warned in a report commissioned by the Finnish government. The report comes as tensions between the two countries have heightened amid Russian military ambition in the Arctic Circle and in Ukraine. …read more Source: International Business...
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter
With “Holy Fire,” fireworks and solemn Masses, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Easter on Sunday, commemorating the day followers believe that Jesus was resurrected more than 2,000 years ago. Roman Catholics and Protestants marked Easter in March, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches...
3 dead in eastern Ukraine amid Easter armistice violations
MOSCOW (AP) — Three deaths were reported Sunday in the fighting in eastern Ukraine despite a recently brokered armistice for Orthodox… …read more Source:...
Ukraine Accuses Russia-Backed Separatists Of Breaking Easter Cease-Fire
One Ukrainian soldier has been killed and several troops wounded in Ukraine’s east, the Ukrainian government said on May 1. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Workers Across Asia Rally for Rights, Higher Wages
Workers across Asia called for higher wages and better working conditions Sunday in observation of the international day to honor laborers, while Turkish police and protesters clashed in Istanbul as several dozen people tried to reach the capital’s Taksim Square, where festivities were banned. International Workers Day, also known as Labor...
Ukraine Accuses Separatists of Violating Easter Armistice
The Ukrainian government says one soldier has been killed and several troops wounded in the country’s east in what seems to be a violation of a recently brokered armistice.Both sides in the deadly conflict between government forces and Russia-backed separatists had agreed… …read more Source:...
Ukraine accuses separatists of violating Easter armistice
The Ukrainian government says one soldier has been killed and several troops wounded in the country’s east in what seems to be a violation of a recently brokered armistice. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: Miami...
Ukraine accuses separatists of violating Easter armistice
The Ukrainian government says one soldier has been killed and several troops wounded in the country’s east in what seems to be a violation of a recently brokered armistice. …read more Source: FOX...
