Section: US & Canada
No New Russia Sanctions Likely This Week, EU Presidency Says
EU unlikely to impose fresh sanctions on Russia this week over Ukraine, presidency says …read more Source: ABC...
AP PHOTOS: Top pictures from Europe and Africa
LONDON (AP) — Protests hit Spain and Greece last week, as demonstrators marched in Madrid against a new security law and in the Greek city of Thessaloniki to protest continuing austerity measures. In a more modern war zone, separatists and residents walked among the ruins of eastern Ukraine after months of fighting. …read more Source: San...
Ukraine scrambles to avoid new unrest flashpoint in the east
KOSTYANTYNIVKA , Ukraine (AP) — Residents in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostyantynivka angrily confronted police Tuesday after an armored military vehicle struck and killed an 8-year-old girl, showing the tensions still simmering in the war-torn region. …read more Source: U.S....
EU unlikely to impose fresh sanctions on Russia this week over Ukraine, presidency says
The European Union presidency says that no new sanctions will likely be imposed on Russia at this week’s EU summit over the conflict in Ukraine because the peace agreement is generally being respected. …read more Source: FOX...
North Korean Leader to Visit Moscow for Victory Day
MOSCOW-Russia’s foreign minister says the leader of North Korea is among 26 world leaders who have accepted invitations to Moscow to take part in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. A highlight of the May 9 celebrations will be the annual military parade on Red Square, where...
In Crimea, Euphoria Fades After a Year of Russian Rule
A year after Russia’s takeover of Crimea sparked a wave of euphoria across the Black Sea peninsula, residents are suffering growing hardship as prices rise and many fear for the future. Russia’s flag is flying across Crimea on the anniversary of what President Vladimir Putin calls the region’s historic “return home” after...
Ukraine’s Fashion Week to Focus on the Country’s Future
While Ukraine’s fight for its sovereignty continues on the frontlines of its Donbas regions, the country’s burgeoning fashion industry has almost finished preparing for the country’s very own fashion week which opens its doors tomorrow, giving designers a platform to reflect on the country’s current conflict and on...
Russia Won’t Return Crimea To Ukraine Despite Threat Of Continued Sanctions, Kremlin Says
Russia reiterated Tuesday it will not return Crimea to Ukraine, one year after its much-criticized annexation of the region despite objections from Western leaders. The United States and European Union have each said they will not lift economic sanctions against Russia unless Crimea was returned to Ukrainian control. …read more Source:...
Russia rules out return of Crimea, defying sanctions on its ailing economy
This week marks the first anniversary of Russia’s legal annexation of Crimea, a territory of Ukraine that was seized in the aftermath of a revolt in Kiev. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Ukraine authorities scramble to avoid unrest flashpoint
KOSTYANTYNIVKA , Ukraine (AP) — Residents in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostyantynivka angrily confronted police officials Tuesday over an… …read more Source:...
