Section: US & Canada
An Escalating War of Words in Ukraine
NATO’s secretary general joined the chorus of concern coming out of the U.S. State Department about reports of increased Russian activity in eastern Ukraine, including the strengthening of air defenses and battlefield training that involves the use of drones. “What we see both in eastern Ukraine and on the border to eastern Ukraine gives...
How Ukraine’s Conflict Is Forcing The Elderly To Suffer
Every week, we bring you one overlooked aspect of the stories that made news in recent days. You noticed the media forgot all about another story’s basic facts? Tweet @TheWorldPost or let us know on our Facebook page. The long conflict between pro-Russian rebels and government forces in Ukraine has torn apart lives and forced disaster upon...
Russian troops amassing in eastern Ukraine represent largest military presence along border since October
‘Russian-separatist forces maintain a sizeable number of artillery pieces and multiple rocket launchers within areas prohibited’ under ceasefire …read more Source: Vancouver...
‘Illegal Border Crossing’ Added To Russian Charges Against Savchenko
Investigators have brought an additional charge against Ukrainian military pilot Nadia Savchenko in what the prosecution called it’s “final” case against her, alleging that she illegally crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Armenia marks centennial of killing of 1.5 million
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The presidents of Russia and France joined other leaders Friday at ceremonies commemorating the massacre of Armenians a century ago by Ottoman Turks, an event which still stirs bitter feelings as both sides argue over whether to call it genocide. An estimated 1.5 million died in the slaughters, deportations and forced...
Moscow Sees Eastern Partnership Summit As Anti-Russian
Russia says it has a negative view of the EU’s Eastern Partnership summit to be held in Latvia next month, calling it “anti-Russian.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Harper government back in the middle of historic Turk-Armenian dispute
OTTAWA – Canada once again finds itself in the middle of international and diaspora politics, this time revolving around a pair of First World War 100th anniversary commemorations in Armenia and Turkey on the weekend.The Harper government is sending Immigration Minister Chris Alexander to Armenia to attend the commemoration of the 1915...
Ministers arrive in Iqaluit for Arctic Council meeting
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Politicians and leaders from countries around the North Pole are arriving in this northern capital for a meeting of the Arctic Council.Canada will end its two-year term Friday at the helm of the council, the main international body promoting co-operation in an increasingly busy and contested region. U.S. Secretary of...
Armenia Holds Emotional Ceremonies To Mark 100th Anniversary Of Genocide
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The presidents of Russia and France joined other leaders Friday at ceremonies commemorating the massacre 100 years ago of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Turks, an event which remains a diplomatic sore point for both sides. The annual April 24 commemorations mark the day when some 250 Armenian intellectuals were rounded...
Situation Report: Mystery cash in Afghanistan; bigger guns for U.S. troops in Eastern Europe; Russia continues to bulk up; and more fun stuff
By Paul McLeary and Ariel Robinson When too much still isn’t enough. Seems that for a brief time, U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan found a new way to fund their wartime projects by pulling cash out of a fund set aside for small reconstruction projects. Unsurprisingly, we have no real idea where that cash went. Between 2008 and 2014,...
