Section: US & Canada
News of the day from across the globe, Feb. 22
White caskets draped with the Haitian flag were lined up in front of a stage where government officials including President Michel Martelly greeted the victims’ relatives. The accident occurred early Tuesday when a singer aboard one of the Carnival floats touched a power line and caused the crowd to panic, resulting in a stampede. Merkel...
First Ukraine War Prisoner Exchange Completed
The swap of 139 Ukrainian troops for 52 rebels is part of a process intended to usher peace to the east. …read more Source:...
Amid Massive Anti-Kiev Rally, Yanukovich Speaks of Return
Pro-Kremlin organizations rally in Moscow to condemn the 2014 Kiev uprising in Ukraine, known as Maidan. They’re also condemning the ouster of former Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovich, who fled to Russia a year ago, after vowing to form closer ties with Moscow. Now Yanukovich says he’s ready to go back and help Ukraine, if given...
Kiev Shows Off Seized Weapons on Maidan Anniversary
A song for the Ukrainian protesters killed one year ago — more than a hundred — During an uprising on Independence Square — known here as Maidan — that toppled Moscow-leaning President Victor Yanukovich… …and culminated in war. Elsewhere in Kiev… The Ukrainian military shows off weapons seized from battle...
More Russia sanctions over Ukraine possible: Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry said he and his British counterpart would discuss more sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. …read more Source:...
First prisoner swap between Ukrainian military and pro-Russian rebels completed
Ukrainian military and separatist representatives exchanged dozens of prisoners under cover of darkness at a remote frontline location Saturday evening, kicking off a process intended to usher in peace to the conflict-ridden east. …read more Source:...
First Ukraine war prisoner exchange completed
ZHOLOBOK, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian military and separatist representatives exchanged dozens of prisoners under cover of darkness at a remote frontline location Saturday evening, kicking off a process intended to usher in peace to the conflict-ridden east. 139 Ukrainian troops and 52 rebels were exchanged, according to a separatist official...
War prisoners exchanged in Ukraine, US considers Russian sanctions
Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists swapped a first round of prisoners Saturday, according to the country’s president Petro Poroshenko. Poroshenko announced 139 Ukrainian prisoners had been released as of Saturday afternoon. The Associated… …read more Source: The...
Prisoner exchange takes place in eastern Ukraine as part of initial peace deal
Ukrainian military and separatist representatives exchanged dozens of prisoners under cover of darkness at a remote frontline location Saturday evening, kicking off a process intended to usher in peace to the conflict-ridden east. …read more Source: CTV...
US, Britain talk sanctions on Russia, but no clear plan yet
By BRADLEY KLAPPER read more …read more Source: CNS...
