Section: US & Canada
Poroshenko Says Ukraine Seeking Free Trade Deal With Israel
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Kyiv expects to sign a free trade agreement with Israel within the next six months. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine, Separatists Agree To Cease-Fire During Holidays
Ukraine reached an agreement with pro-Russian separatists for a truce during the Christmas and New Year holidays that went into effect at midnight December 22. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
At the end of 2015, is U.S. national security better off?
JUDY WOODRUFF: So, is the U.S. better off from a national security perspective than it was a year ago? For that, we get the views of two people with extensive foreign policy making experience. Wendy Sherman was undersecretary of state for political affairs during the Obama administration. She was the lead U.S. negotiator to the Iran nuclear...
How war and peace shaped the world in 2015
JUDY WOODRUFF: But, first, as the year comes to an end, we thought it would be a good idea to take stock and look back at America’s diplomatic accomplishments and setbacks of 2015. It was another bloody year across the Middle East, in Afghanistan and on the African continent. The Syrian civil war entered its fourth year, and, in September,...
U.S. Treasury expands Russia sanctions over Ukraine to include 34 targets
Doug G. WareWASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) — U.S. officials on Tuesday announced expanded sanctions against people and entities in Russia over Moscow’s continued movements in disputed areas of Ukraine. …read more Source: United Press...
US Foreign Aid Budget Targets Terrorism, Mideast Instability
The massive, year-end spending bill passed by Congress on Friday contains a boost for foreign aid, putting a strong focus on anti-terrorism efforts and addressing instability in the Middle East. It also aims to protect American diplomats and facilities abroad and to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need. Overall spending for State and...
The US military is alleging that ISIS is telling its fighters to pose as Iraqi soldiers and massacre civilians
Bilal Fawzi/APThe US military unveiled a document during a Pentagon press briefing on Tuesday that officials say shows the terrorist group ISIS instructing its fighters to pose as Iraqi military forces and to commit atrocities before fleeing the city of Fallujah. But some experts cast doubt the authenticity of the pamphlet, cautioning that it...
Whither the Russian Bear?
The Russian bear that is. Having spent roughly 20 years sulking in “hibernation” (and enjoying oil riches) following the 1989 implosion of the Soviet Union, Russian revanchism is now on center stage. It is not as if Russian President Vladimir Putin did nothing for the 15 years that he has been in power. But much of what he accomplished in making...
U.S. Sends Putin A Reminder to Stop Meddling In Ukraine
The U.S. slapped additional penalties on Russia for its continuing actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Foreign...
Argentina’s Thiago Tirante wins Jr. Orange Bowl tennis title in boys’ 14-under division
Argentina’s Thiago Tirante wins Boys 14s titleUkraine girls sweep 14-Under and 12-Under titlesCoco Gauff makes furious comeback for third place in 12s … Click to Continue » …read more Source: Miami...
