Section: US & Canada
Russian Military Trial Of Ukrainian Director Sentsov Resumes
The Russian trial has resumed of Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov and a co-defendant accused of plotting terrorism in Crimea months after its unrecognized annexation by Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Russia Fights The Law
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Richest Man Warns of Aid Blockade in the East
Major aid donor to war-stricken eastern Ukraine says rebels blocking supplies …read more Source: ABC...
Major aid donor to war-stricken eastern Ukraine says rebels blocking supplies
The biggest supplier of aid to rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine says its mission could fold in two days’ time if rebels continue to block its convoys. …read more Source: FOX...
Ukraine’s richest man warns of aid blockade in the east
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The biggest supplier of aid to rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine says its mission could fold in two days’ time if rebels… …read more Source:...
A Strategic Ukrainian Factory In The Line Of Fire
The Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant employs some 4,000 workers and produces the fuel that powers Ukraine’s massive steel industry. It also sits on the front lines of the country’s separatist conflict. Though the plant has come under heavy fire, the workers say they have no choice but to keep production running. (RFE/RL’s...
Almaty narrows gap on Beijing in 2022 Olympics race
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) – Beijing and Almaty on Monday embarked on a frantic final lobbying campaign for the 2022 Winter Olympics ahead of a decision this week on the winner.High level delegations from China and Kazakhstan are in Kuala Lumpur where the International Olympic Committee will hold a secret ballot on Friday to decide between the two...
Huge crowd turns out for the Capital Ukrainian Festival and its perogies
More than 7,500 people attended the Capital Ukrainian Festival, a three-day occasion that marked the first of its kind in more than 35 years. Organizers called it an “overwhelming” success, since they had anticipated 5,000 visitors, at most, over the weekend. “It’s beyond our imagination,” said Jane Kolbe, chair of the festival. “The...
News of the day from across the globe, July 27
Militants took control of a large police base in a remote part of northeastern Afghanistan after some 100 police and border guards surrendered following three days of fighting, security officials said Sunday. Bailout negotiators from the European Commission, European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund had been due to start arriving...
Iraq’s Rule of Law
By Omar Al Saadoon and Luay Al KhatteebThe concept of the “Rule of Law” is a very wide subject encompassing issues such as institutional reform, human rights and socio-economic issues. This post, however, is intended to give an overview of the legal concept of the rule of law comparatively speaking with common law jurisdictions and...
