Section: US & Canada
Russian bank boss: sanctions are economic war against Russia
The head of one of Russia’s largest banks likened the EU’s decision to extend the sanctions imposed on Russia to an act of economic war. “We have quite a strong opinion on sanctions. Sanctions, in other words, are economic war against Russia,” Andrey Kostin, the CEO of VTB bank, told CNBC in Moscow on Thursday....
NATO to deploy small units in 6 Eastern European nations
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO will deploy small units in six Eastern European nations to help coordinate a spearhead force set up in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the alliance’s secretary-general said Friday. Jens Stoltenberg said the units in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Bulgaria and Romania will be the first of their kind...
Time to Put Up or Shut Up?
Talk is not cheap for the new Greek government. But it’s unclear when new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will dispense with market-rattling rhetoric and get down to negotiating the promises he made during his campaign. While Tsipras has been shaking his fist at the painful austerity measures imposed by the European Union, depositors have...
Red Tape Traps Civilians in War-Torn Eastern Ukraine
Red tape is preventing war-weary civilians from fleeing relentless shelling in this rebel stronghold. …read more Source:...
Ukraine crisis overlooked amid Mideast turmoil: ‘Onus is on Russia’
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — While America seems transfixed on a spate of six separate Middle East crises, there’s been far less attention paid on the brewing storm in Europe. Thus as politico/military efforts are […] The post Ukraine crisis overlooked amid Mideast turmoil: ‘Onus is on Russia’...
France pledges tanks, armored vehicles to NATO force
PARIS (AP) — France is pledging tanks and armored vehicles to bolster NATO forces in Poland, where leaders are increasingly uneasy about Russia. In a joint statement Friday after a meeting between French President Francois Hollande and Polish Prime Minister Eva Kopacz, the two governments also called for a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, where...
Artillery Fire Kills At Least 12 Civilians in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — Artillery fire in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk has killed at least 12 civilians as the fighting between pro-Russia separatists and government troops intensifies. Donetsk city hall says five people were killed early Friday afternoon as they were waiting for humanitarian aid outside a community center and two people were killed...
The Relationship With Saudi Arabia Is the Starting Point for U.S. Long-term Interests
There are many reasons behind the scramble by the United States, both at the level of the executive branch and the legislative branch, to affirm to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz that Washington is determined to maintain and develop the historical relationship between the two countries, especially at this critical juncture. Part of the rush to...
Russia, United States Discuss John Kerry Trip To Moscow Amid Ukraine Conflict: Report
American and Russian leaders are amid discussions on a potential trip by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Moscow to discuss the ongoing crisis in eastern Ukraine, according to a report. A source did not provide an exact date for the proposed Kerry trip, though it could occur “in the coming days or weeks.” …read more Source:...
Artillery fire kills at least 12 civilians in Donetsk
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Artillery fire in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk has killed at least 12 civilians as the fighting between pro-Russia separatists and government troops intensifies. …read more Source: U.S....
