Section: US & Canada
Three Ukrainian servicemen killed, 17 wounded in past 24 hours in east: Ukrainian military
KIEV (Reuters) – Three Ukrainian serviceman have been killed and 17 wounded in fresh separatist attacks in eastern Ukraine in violation of a… …read more Source:...
Russian rocket carrying satellite fails minutes after launch
KIEV, Ukraine — A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned Saturday shortly after its launch — the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry, whose Soviet-era glory has been tarnished by a series of launch failures. The last failed launch of a Proton-M occurred exactly a year ago, also caused by a problem in the...
Vladimir Putin’s Budding Bromance With China’s Xi Jinping
Several weeks ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin threw a party and almost nobody came. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, the Russian leader held a grand military parade through Moscow, replete with rumbling tanks and goose-stepping soldiers. Putin invited 70 world leaders, but only 20 attended. Even...
Russia to France – deliver warships or give us a refund
It looks like Russia wants France to finally make a decision on the Mistral-class amphibious ships. Here is what the Associated Press is reporting: The annulment of a contract for France to deliver a warship to Russia wouldn’t strain ties between the countries, the Kremlin said Friday. President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry...
Ukraine’s new law calls for demolishing monuments to erase its Soviet past
An ideological spring cleaning of sorts is set to begin in Ukraine, after President Petro Poroshenko signed controversial legislation on Friday intended to rid the country of symbols from its Soviet past. The legislation, passed by Parliament on April 9, condemns the communist authorities that governed from 1917 to 1991 as a criminal regime. It...
Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite fails after launch
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned Saturday shortly after its launch — the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry, whose Soviet-era glory has been tarnished by a series of launch failures. …read more Source: CNS...
Ukrainian Soldier Killed In Fresh Rebel Attacks
The Ukrainian military says one serviceman has been killed and three wounded in fresh separatist attacks in eastern and southeastern Ukraine in violation of a cease-fire. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite crashes in Siberia
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed Saturday in Siberia shortly after its launch — the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry, whose Soviet-era glory has been marred by a series of launch failures. …read more Source: CNS...
Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite crashes in Siberia
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed Saturday in Siberia shortly after its launch — the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry, whose Soviet-era glory has been marred by a series of launch failures. The Interfax news agency quoted industry sources saying the crash could...
Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite crashes in Siberia
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned and crashed Saturday in Siberia shortly after its launch – the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry, whose Soviet-era glory has been marred by a series of launch failures…. …read more Source: Associated...
