Section: US & Canada
Why the West should listen to Merkel on Ukraine
Before adding more arms to the Ukraine crisis, Western leaders need to double down on patience and diplomatic engagement. …read more Source: The Globe and...
Ukraine Truce Fades as Sides Refuse to Withdraw Big Guns
The peace deal, which only came into force this weekend, already looks under threat. …read more Source:...
Ukraine army, rebels miss deadline to start weapons pullback
LUHANSKE, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian government troops and Russia-backed rebels failed Tuesday to start pulling back heavy weaponry from the front line in eastern Ukraine as a deadline passed to do so. Under a cease-fire agreement negotiated by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France last week, the warring … …read more...
Ukraine crisis: Army and rebels stall heavy arms pullout
Ukraine’s government and separatist rebels have failed to begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line, despite a Monday deadline. The two sides were given until two days after the latest truce came into effect to start the pullout. The government said it would not pull back until fighting ended in the beleaguered town of Debaltseve....
Ukraine GDP tanks 15% as fighting drags on
As the supposed cease-fire in Ukraine fails to end the bloodshed, new data showed the extent of the pain being felt within the country’s economy. …read more Source:...
Ukraine truce nears collapse as army, rebels refuse to retreat
Both sides say they would begin the pullout only after the other party does so …read more Source: The Globe and...
Wife’s Risky Mission to Free Husband
Fierce fighting has continued in eastern Ukraine despite ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between pro-Russian rebels and government troops. …read more Source: The Boston...
Key deadline missed in Ukraine cease-fire deal
2 days after peace plan came into effect, fighting over key town remains relentless and both sides refuse to even consider the next step …read more Source:...
The 10 most important things in the world right now
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know for Tuesday. 1. Talks between Greece and Europe’s finance ministers broke down Monday night after the Greek government rejected a continuation of the current bailout agreement. 2. A Texas judge temporarily blocked US President Barack Obama’s policy that would protect some 5 million...
Ukraine army and separatists miss weapons pullback deadline
Both sides indicated Monday that they would begin the pullout only after the other party does so. …read more Source: USA...
