Section: US & Canada
War-hit Ukraine schools turns to Web for education
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Like most children his age, Denis Akimov spends hours daily on his computer surfing the Internet. It isn’t just for fun…. …read more Source: Associated...
Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices
Russia’s ruble hit a new all-time low on Moscow, dropping more than 3 percent as declining oil prices and the conflict in eastern Ukraine are weighing in on the Russian…Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s ruble hit a new all-time low on Moscow, dropping more than 3 percent as declining oil prices and the conflict in eastern Ukraine are weighing in on the Russian economy. …read more Source: U.S....
Eastern Europe fights off sanctions ‘chill’
Russia sanctions, the Ukraine conflict and the euro zone’s sluggish economic growth have had a “chilling” effect on Central Eastern Europe. …read more Source:...
Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s ruble hit a new all-time low on Moscow, dropping more than 3 percent as declining oil prices and the conflict in eastern Ukraine are weighing in on the Russian economy…. …read more Source: Associated...
Pope Francis Urges Muslim Leaders to Condemn Violence
Pope Francis has called on Muslim leaders to condemn violence in order to eliminate the unfortunate stereotype linking Islam with terrorism. The Pontiff made his statement on a flight from Turkey, where he’s spent three days discussing divisions between faiths, reports the BBC. He rejected those who say that “all Muslims are terrorists …...
Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s ruble has dropped more than 3 percent, pressured by declining oil prices and the flagging economy. The ruble has been suffering from low oil prices as well as its flagging economy and the pressure of Western sanctions over its role in Ukraine. …read more Source: San Francisco...
Partial results: Moldova parties favoring EU ahead
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Partial results from elections in Moldova show parties that want to move closer to Europe leading those that favor returning into Moscow’s sphere of influence. Sunday’s parliamentary election has taken on wider significance with the unrest in neighboring Ukraine. …read more Source: San Francisco...
Pro-Europe Parties Lead in Moldova Election
Results from parliamentary elections in Moldova show parties that want to pursue closer ties to Europe leading those that want closer relations with Russia. With 85 percent of the vote counted early Monday, a group of pro-Europe parties had about 44 percent of the vote for the 101-member parliament. The Socialist Party, which wants Moldova to...
World Briefing: Ukraine: Russian Convoy Moves Across Border With Mystery Cargo
Ukraine accused Russia of sending weapons and ammunition into war-torn areas of eastern Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid after a column of 106 white trucks crossed the border from Russia on Sunday. …read more Source: The New York...
