Section: US & Canada
Putin Announces Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday a ceasefire to the fighting in eastern Ukraine that has killed more than 5,000 people. …read more Source:...
Putin Says Agreement Reached on Division Line for Heavy Weapons’ Pullback in Eastern Ukraine
Putin says agreement reached on division line for heavy weapons’ pullback in eastern Ukraine …read more Source: ABC...
Putin Says Ukraine, Rebels yet to Reach Deal on Ukrainian Pullout From Strategic Eastern Town
Putin says Ukraine, rebels yet to reach deal on Ukrainian pullout from strategic eastern town …read more Source: ABC...
The 10 most important things in the world right now
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know for Thursday. 1. The International Monetary Fund has agreed to a $40 billion (£26.2 billion) bailout for Ukraine’s economy. 2. Greece rejected a deal over its debt crisis at an emergency meeting of Europe’s finance ministers on Wednesday. 3. US President Barack Obama has...
IMF earmarks $17.6 billion for Ukraine reforms
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide Ukraine with 15.5 billion euros ($17.6 billion) to help support economic reforms. …read more Source: U.S....
Quotations in the News
By The Associated Press “The entire world is waiting to see whether the situation moves toward de-escalation, weapons pullback, cease-fire, or … spins out of control.” — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko as the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany were struggling to reach a deal to end fighting in eastern Ukraine....
Leaders in Minsk spend night in crucial Ukraine peace talks
MINSK, Belarus – Leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany were struggling to reach a deal Thursday morning in the 15th hour of talks aimed at ending fighting in eastern Ukraine. Officials have remained tight-lipped, praising progress but would divulge details. In the morning, the leaders briefly left the session hall but later came back to...
IMF Earmarks $17.6 Billion for Ukraine Reforms
IMF to offer $17.6 billion to promote economic reform in Ukraine …read more Source: ABC...
IMF earmarks $17.6 billion for Ukraine reforms
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide Ukraine with 15.5 billion euros ($17.6 billion) to help support economic reforms. …read more Source: San Francisco...
Putin says Ukraine, rebels yet to reach deal on Ukrainian pullout from strategic eastern town
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Putin says Ukraine, rebels yet to reach deal on Ukrainian pullout from strategic eastern town. …read more Source:...
