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Ukraine battles persist before cease-fire deadline; 25 dead
Fierce fighting surged Friday in eastern Ukraine as Russian-backed separatists mounted a major, sustained offensive to capture a strategic railway hub ahead of a weekend cease-fire deadline. At least 25…Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Greece, creditors open to compromise but deal still far off
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Shells hit Ukraine town behind front line, at least 1 killed
Despite a looming cease-fire deal for eastern Ukraine, a government-held town 40 kilometres behind the front line has been hit by shelling, killing at least one person. …read more Source: Global...
Ukraine battles persist before cease-fire deadline; 25 dead
Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Ukraine says that eight troops have been killed and 34 wounded overnight, despite a peace deal and a looming cease-fire deadline.read more …read more Source: CNS...
Ukraine Battle Rages Ahead of Cease-Fire
Violence raged in eastern Ukraine as Kiev and Russia-backed separatists tried to expand and defend their territory the day before a cease-fire brokered by European leaders in Minsk was due to come into effect. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Fistfight breaks out in Ukraine’s parliament
A fight broke out in Ukraine’s parliament between two lawmakers. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano and Anne-Marie Green show us the video. …read more Source:...
Shells hit Ukraine town behind front line, at least 1 killed
Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Ukraine says that eight troops have been killed and 34 wounded overnight, despite a peace deal and a looming cease-fire deadline.read more …read more Source: CNS...
Fighting rages ahead of Ukraine ceasefire
Fighting continued Friday between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, ahead of a ceasefire due to come into effect over the weekend. …read more Source:...
Fighting rages in run-up to Ukraine ceasefire
DONETSK, Ukraine – Ukraine and Russian- backed rebels fought fiercely across the east of the country on Friday despite a new peace deal brokered by Germany and France. …read more Source: The Toronto...
The Best Pictures of the Week: Feb. 6 – Feb. 13
From the Ukrainian peace plan to Brazil’s worsening drought and the disarmament of South Sudan’s child soldiers to a sex-free Valentine’s Day in Bangkok, TIME presents the best pictures of the week. …read more Source:...
