Section: US & Canada
Vladimir Putin Has AK-47, Will Travel
Russian President Vladimir Putin hands an AK-47 to Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo. (Egyptian Presidency) For a man who has run afoul of the United States and Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin sure does get around. In the past few months, Putin has popped up in far-flung ports from New Delhi to Nicaragua. On state visits,...
Ukraine Peace Talks Could Be the Real Deal
Frantic military moves in Ukraine may be a good sign for peace. …read more Source:...
The 10 best date night spots in Chicago
Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, which means there is even more pressure to find that perfect date night spot. To help you find a place that will impress your date, our friends at The Infatuation put together a list of the best date night spots in Chicago. Whether you’re craving authentic Neapolitan pizza or incredible...
“Grave” repercussions for NATO if Greece turn to Russia
Experts have warned that there could be serious repercussions if Greece fails to reach an agreement on their debt with the eurozone, and turns to Russia instead. The Greek defence minister Panos Kammenos today said his country may be forced to carry out a “plan B” if a new bailout deal can’t be negotiated with the rest of the eurozone....
On Ukraine Battle Fringes, Civilians Struggle for Normalcy
While battles rage daily in some parts of eastern Ukraine, not far away — in areas the government took back from the Russian-backed rebels last summer — people are doing their best to live normal lives, while keeping a wary eye on the shifting front lines. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from the temporary Donetsk region capital,...
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine, 12 dead in artillery attack
Fighting intensified Tuesday in eastern Ukraine ahead of much-anticipated peace talks, with both sides claiming significant advances. The government accused the Russian-backed rebels of shelling a town far behind the front lines, killing 12 people and wounding 64 others. …read more Source: CTV...
Putin Gives Egyptian President El-Sisi The Gift Of An AK-47
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Egypt this week, and like any good guest he didn’t come empty-handed. After arriving in Cairo airport on Monday, the Russian leader cracked open a metallic case to produce an AK-47 assault rifle, which he presented to Egypt’s beaming President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. On Twitter, observers...
5 Reasons Why February 10, 1940 Should Be Remembered
Anniversaries are a plenty lately. Less than six months ago, back in September of 2014, we got a double-whammy–the 75th anniversary markers of Adolf Hitler’s invasion of Poland on Sept. 1, 1939, and Joseph Stalin’s invasion of the country on Sept. 17. Everything changed after that. Declarations of war ensued. Hitler began to...
Russian Court Extends Detention of Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko
A Ukrainian army pilot held on charges of aiding in the killing of two Russian journalists in east Ukraine last year was remanded in custody for a further three months by a Moscow court on Tuesday. …read more Source:...
Battered Ukrainian City of Mariupol Braces for Worst as Rebels Close In Again
Mariupol, a strategic port on the Sea of Azov, has seen periodic fighting over the last year, and may now face a full assault from Russian-backed rebels. …read more Source: The New York...
