Section: US & Canada
EU expresses great concern for ‘escalating violence’ in eastern Ukraine
Jared M. FeldschreiberBRUSSELS, Aug. 11 (UPI) — The European Union said Wednesday that escalating attacks on government-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine violate a peace deal with pro-Russia separatists. …read more Source: United Press...
Is the United States Sliding Into War in Ukraine—as It Did in Vietnam?
Stephen F. CohenAnd a tribute to Robert Conquest. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine ceasefire ‘violated’ as violence spikes
Ukraine is edging closer to a return to full civil war following recent attacks on Kiev-controlled areas that have violated the ceasefire agreement. …read more Source:...
Hackers accused of making $100M by peeking at press releases
A Pennsylvania pastor worked with Ukrainian hackers to sneak peeks at corporate press releases and then made millions in illegal trades. …read more Source: New York Daily...
Putin Gets Caught in His Own Trap
Dado Ruvic / Reuters Are little green men about to appear on the North Pole? Russia’s claim last week, using an extremely creative interpretation of international law, to exclusive economic rights to nearly half a million square miles of the Arctic Sea was certainly a head-scratcher. Sure, the territory is valuable due to its untapped...
These are the most bullish and bearish emerging markets in the world
Chinese citizens have the most confidence in their economy, Nigerians are the most optimistic for the future, and Ukrainians are the most downbeat. Those are some of the findings from a Pew Research Center study that asked respondents in emerging markets to rate their economy as good or bad. The study found that overall citizens in emerging and...
UK Minister Blasts ‘Russian-Inspired Terrorism’ In Ukraine
The British Defense Secretary, Michael Fallon, has promised Kyiv continuing support against “Russian-inspired terrorism” in eastern Ukraine. Fallon was speaking as he visited British instructors conducting training exercises with Ukrainian troops in the Zhytomyr region, west of Kyiv, on August 11. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service)...
Putin Meets With His Security Council On Worsening Ukraine Violence
The Kremlin press service says Russian President Vladimir Putin has held an “operative meeting” on August 12 with the members of the Russian Security Council about escalating violence in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine surge in fighting violates ceasefire – EU
The European Union says escalating attacks on government-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine violate a February peace deal with pro-Russia separatists. “The Minsk Agreements must be implemented in good faith, starting with full observation of the ceasefire and genuine withdrawal of heavy weapons,” the EU said. Ukraine on Monday accused rebels of...
US officials say they can tell if Iran is cheating on deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a track record of misjudgments about weapons of mass destruction, U.S. intelligence officials say they are confident they can verify Iran’s compliance with the recently completed nuclear deal.The main reason, according to a classified joint intelligence assessment presented to Congress, is that the deal requires...
