Section: US & Canada
Canadian satellite launch delayed two years over Russian embargo
The launch of a Canadian surveillance satellite has fallen two years behind schedule because the federal government won’t allow it to be put into orbit by a Russian rocket. By the time the Canadian defence satellite is in place next year, its technology could be out of date, warns a space analyst. The Conservative government scuttled the...
Inside the Pentagon’s plan to place arms in East Europe
HARI SREENIVASAN: For the first time since Russian forces annexed Crimea last year, the United States is reportedly poised to send heavy military equipment into several Eastern European and Baltic nations near Russia. It’s meant to reassure American allies and to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from what the West considers military...
Spain grind out win, Rooney the late hero for England
Paris (AFP) – Reigning European champions Spain closed in on a place at Euro 2016 by grinding out a 1-0 qualifying win over Belarus on Sunday as Wayne Rooney’s late goal gave England victory in Slovenia.Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck a brace as Sweden beat Montenegro but Russia were the day’s big losers, a defeat to Austria coming as...
U.S. Weighing Placement of Army Equipment in Poland, Minister Says
(WARSAW, Poland) — The U.S. will “soon” take a decision to place heavy army equipment in warehouses in Poland for decades to come, the eastern European country’s defense minister said Sunday. A former Moscow satellite, Poland believes that its security is threatened by Russia’s hostile actions in neighboring Ukraine and is seeking...
Silva wins it for Spain in Del Bosque’s 100th game
Barysaw (Belarus) (AFP) – A solitary first-half strike by David Silva was enough for reigning European champions Spain to win 1-0 in Belarus in Euro 2016 qualifying on Sunday in coach Vicente del Bosque’s 100th game in charge.The Manchester City star struck on the stroke of half-time at the Borisov Arena in Barysaw to give the Euro...
Report: U.S. prepared to store heavy weapons in East Europe
RELATED CONTENTDoes a violent flare up in Ukraine signal more friction to come?Kerry set to make first trip to Russia since Ukraine crisisU.S. troops are in Ukraine for training and the Kremlin isn’t happy about itThe Pentagon is preparing to store battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other heavy weapons for up to 5,000 American...
U.S. Weighs Storing Military Hardware in Baltics, Eastern Europe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to store heavy military equipment in the Baltics and Eastern European nations to reassure allies unnerved by Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and to deter further aggression, U.S. officials said. The move would be the first time Washington has stationed heavy military equipment in the...
IOC’s Bach praises European Games harmony
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) – International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised the inaugural European Games for promoting harmony between peoples Sunday, even as tensions between host nation Azerbaijan and neighboring Armenia threatened to overshadow the sporting action. In a statement, Bach praised the sight of Russian and Ukrainian...
AFP Reporter Shot In Donetsk: Alexander Gayuk Recovering In Hospital, According To Report
A reporter for Agence France-Presse, a Paris-based news service, was shot in the leg during fighting in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, according to a translated account by the Moscow-headquartered news service Interfax and other sources. The reporter, Alexander Gayuk, is reportedly recovering in a hospital. …read more Source: International...
US is reported to be moving heavy arms to Baltic, Eastern Europe
A senior US official says that the US will store heavy military equipment in both Baltic and Eastern European nations to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine. …read more Source: Christian Science...
