Section: US & Canada
Greek official slammed for saying ‘victims become bullies’ in Holocaust speech
(JTA) — A Greek official is accused of abusing the memory of the Holocaust by mentioning Gaza during a speech about the genocide, and saying that “victims become bullies.” The criticism by The Simon Wiesenthal Center, a watchdog group, was over a speech that Panagiotis Sgouridis, a deputy minister of rural development, gave on June 7 in the...
Ukraine officials say suspected killers of reporter detained
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Prosecutors in Ukraine’s capital say they have detained two people suspected of murdering a journalist known for his pro-Russian views. …read more Source: CNS...
Prosecutors in Ukraine’s capital say 2 suspected killers of reporter have been detained
Prosecutors in Ukraine’s capital say they have detained two people suspected of murdering a journalist known for his pro-Russian views. …read more Source: FOX...
Ukraine Officials Say Suspected Killers of Reporter Detained
Prosecutors in Ukraine’s capital say 2 suspected killers of reporter have been detained …read more Source: ABC...
Ukraine officials say suspected killers of reporter detained
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Prosecutors in Ukraine’s capital say they have detained two people suspected of murdering a journalist known for his… …read more Source:...
Russia may toughen response to EU sanctions over Ukraine: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia may toughen its response to European Union sanctions over the Ukraine crisis if the EU carries out a decision to… …read more Source:...
Russia To Extend Food Import Ban If EU Extends Sanctions
Russian Economic Development Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev has said Moscow will extend its embargo on European Union agricultural products if the bloc extends sanctions as expected. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Detains Suspects In Journalist Buzyna’s Killing
Ukrainian authorities have detained two people suspected of involvement in the murder of journalist Oles Buzyna. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
US, EU ready tough Russia sanctions, in case they’re needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Europe have prepared a new round of penalties against Russia for delivering an immediate response if Russian-backed rebels push deeper into Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
Senate to vote on defense policy bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite objections from the White House, the Senate is poised to pass a $612 billion defense policy bill that calls for arming Ukraine forces, prevents another round of base closures and makes it harder for President Barack Obama to close the prison for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay. …read more Source: CNS...
