Section: US & Canada
Former Japanese leader says Crimea secession vote was free and fair
A former Japanese prime minister whose visit to Crimea brought harsh criticism at home says he’s convinced that the referendum leading to the peninsula’s annexation by Russia was legitimate. …read more Source: FOX...
Russian Envoy: Aggression in Baltics, Poland Not Possible
Russian ambassador: A repeat of Ukraine’s situation “not possible” in the Baltics, Poland …read more Source: ABC...
Russian ambassador: A repeat of Ukraine’s situation “not possible” in the Baltics, Poland
Russia’s ambassador to Poland says it’s “not possible” for Russia to repeat the incursion it made into Ukraine in the Baltic states or in Poland. …read more Source: FOX...
Russian envoy: Aggression in Baltics, Poland not possible
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia’s ambassador to Poland says it’s “not possible” for Russia to repeat the incursion it made into Ukraine in the Baltic… …read more Source:...
Ex-Japan PM: Crimea Vote Was Legitimate
Former Japanese leader says Crimea secession vote was free and fair …read more Source: ABC...
Crimea Could Serve as Location to Deploy Nuclear Weapons, Russia Says
While Western powers refuse to accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula, Russian officials have decided they not only control the territory but could deploy nuclear weapons from Crimea at will. “I don’t know if there are nuclear weapons there now. I don’t know about any plans, but in principle Russia can...
2 Injured After Bowler Throws Grenade Instead Of Ball In Eastern Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Two people have been injured while bowling in a rebel-controlled area of east Ukraine after a player rolled a grenade instead of a ball. Read More → …read more Source:...
IMF Loan Package For Ukraine Promises Pain, Questionable Gain
The benefits of the newly approved International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan package will come in the long term. But for ordinary Ukrainians, the pain from its conditions will be immediate. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Russia Sanctions: Europe Expected To Hold Off Extending Economic Measures
The European Union isn’t ready to extend economic sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, something that will be decided upon next week at a European Council summit, according to EU sources. …read more Source: International Business...
The Serbian Women Who Want Danish Sperm Donors
Antonia Adzic will never meet her father. But when she’s older, her mother will explain that he is a computer programmer and that his favourite colour is blue, his favourite animal is a lion. She will add that he likes football, travels frequently, has fine hand-writing – and is Danish. His nationality will intrigue Antonia, who currently...
