Section: US & Canada
The Dutch Revolt
The Dutch public, voting in a referendum, slapped down the EU’s agreement with Ukraine. OpenEurope reports: In the referendum that took place yesterday, Dutch voters rejected the Association Agreement establishing closer economic and political ties between the EU and Ukraine by 61.1% to 38.1% – with 0.8% of blank ballots. Turnout was low at...
Battered EU is loser again in Dutch referendum on Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — It once seemed a quaint formality, but the Netherlands’ referendum on a European Union free-trade deal with Ukraine amounted to a… …read more Source:...
What’s Next For Ukraine? Dutch Reject Agreement On European Union Trade
In a blow to European Union cohesion, Dutch voters late Wednesday rejected an association agreement between Ukraine and the European Union. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has now been left in the awkward position of having to choose whether or not to go against voters as the EU’s top leaders pledged to support Ukraine Thursday. …read...
Analysts: Putin’s National Guard Meant to Put Down Public Unrest
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announced plans Tuesday to form a National Guard with the stated goal of fighting terrorism and organized crime. But analysts say the main aim is to put down public unrest as Russia’s economy worsens, and the country heads into elections. They see the move as a chance for Putin to consolidate power....
Putin: Isolating Russia Has Failed, Especially After Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted on Thursday that the West has failed to isolate Russia, especially in light of the latter’s military intervention in Syria, independent news agency Interfax reported. “To begin with they were talking about the need to isolate Russia, ever since the now well-known events in Crimea,” Putin said at a...
OSCE Expresses ‘Regret’ After Staff Shown At Separatist Wedding In Ukraine
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Ukraine has expressed “regret” after photos appeared online showing two of its staff at the wedding celebrations of the daughter of a pro-Russia separatist in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Battered EU the loser again in Dutch referendum on Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — It once seemed a quaint formality, but the Netherlands’ referendum vote on a European Union free-trade deal with Ukraine produced a raised middle finger to the EU — and yet another serious challenge to the European dream. Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the EU’s executive Commission, had warned ahead of...
Battered EU the Loser Again in Dutch Referendum on Ukraine
It once seemed a quaint formality, but the Netherlands’ referendum vote on a European Union free-trade deal with Ukraine produced a raised middle finger to the EU _ and yet another serious challenge to the European dream …read more Source: ABC...
Battered EU the loser again in Dutch referendum on Ukraine
It once seemed a quaint formality, but the Netherlands’ referendum vote on a European Union free-trade deal with Ukraine produced a raised middle finger to the EU — and yet another serious challenge to the European dream. …read more Source: FOX...
Battered EU the loser again in Dutch referendum on Ukraine
It once seemed a quaint formality, but the Netherlands’ referendum vote on a European Union free-trade deal with Ukraine produced a raised middle finger to the EU — and yet another serious challenge to the European dream. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The News...
