Section: US & Canada
1,500 Russian troops enter Ukraine as explosion hits chem plant in rebel-held city
A powerful explosion rocked a chemical plant and set it on fire Monday outside the separatist stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Rebels said the plant was hit by government shelling. …read more Source: CTV...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss Ukraine conflict at White House
The White House is preparing to welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She and President Obama will discuss ways to handle conflict in Ukraine and find common ground. Bill Plante reports from the White House. …read more Source:...
Explosion at chemical plant in eastern Ukraine sparks fire
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — A powerful explosion rocked a chemical plant and set it on fire Monday outside the separatist stronghold of Donetsk in… …read more Source:...
EU puts off fresh Russia sanctions awaiting Minsk talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers have thrown their weight behind fresh diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine as they assess whether to expand the EU sanctions list targeting separatists and Russian nationals.read more …read more Source: CNS...
Russian assets rise on hopes of Ukraine solution
Russia’s ruble firmed and shares rose, supported by the prospect of further diplomacy to find a solution to the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source:...
FP’s Situation Report: Iraqi troops prepare to confront the Islamic State in urban areas; Iran and U.S. say now or never on nuclear deal; China inflates internal terror threats; and much more from around the world.
By David Francis with Sabine Muscat Iraqi troops are taking the Islamic State fight to Sunni strongholds. Iraq’s military has found success in small villages and mostly sparsely populated places across the nation’s north. American military advisers now prepare to take on the tall task of trying to win back urban areas. The Washington...
Obama Faces Difficult Decision on Ukraine
President weighs whether to send arms to forces battling Russian-backed rebels. …read more Source: U.S....
Ukraine conflict: Germany to oppose military aid for Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to argue in Washington today against arming Ukraine in its conflict against Russian-backed rebels. …read more Source:...
French Envoy: EU Holds off Adding Fresh Russia Sanctions, Awaiting Developments on Ukraine
French envoy: EU holds off adding fresh Russia sanctions, awaiting developments on Ukraine …read more Source: ABC...
French envoy: EU holds off adding fresh Russia sanctions, awaiting developments on Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — French envoy: EU holds off adding fresh Russia sanctions, awaiting developments on Ukraine. …read more Source:...
