Section: US & Canada
Toll soars as Ukraine-Russia fight resumes; more MH-17 remains found
Ukrainian authorities claimed Friday that government forces killed as many as 200 pro-Russia gunmen in the previous 24 hours and that Moscow had sent in an armored column including 32 tanks and 30 truckloads of fighters. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Kyiv: Russian Weapons, Troops Are in East Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia has sent dozens of tanks, heavy weapons, ammunitions and soldiers into Kremlin-backed eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council spokesman, Andriy Lysenko, said in a televised briefing Friday that at least 32 tanks, 16 howitzer artillery systems and 30 trucks loaded with ammunition and fighters from...
This Funny World Map Shows What Every Country Leads The World In
A wonderful map created by William Samari, Ray Yamartino, and Rafaan Anvari of DogHouseDiares illustrates what every country does better than every other country. They collected the information from various sources and sprinkled in some quirkier rankings since many countries led the world in multiple things. “Myanmar leads the world in...
World War 3: Russia Deployed Dozens of Tanks in Rebel Areas, Ukraine says
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Friday accused Russia of sending dozens of tanks and other heavy weapons into its rebel-controlled eastern regions and said five servicemen were killed in clashes with the rebels. Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Lysenko said at least 32 tanks, 16 artillery systems and 30 trucks...
Lviv mayor: France’s anti-Semitism problem bigger than Ukraine’s
Andriy Sadovyi (Wikimedia Commons) (JTA) — The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Lviv told participants at a Jewish learning conference that France has a bigger anti-Semitism problem than his country. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who recently emerged as one of Ukraine’s most popular politicians, made the assertion Thursday in Lviv, at the opening of...
Ukraine Holds Politically Charged ‘Dictation’ Contest
Ukraine has held its national dictation contest, with millions of people across the country testing their knowledge of the Ukrainian language. This year, the event turned into a show of support for Ukrainian unity. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending dozens of tanks
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine on Friday accused Russia of sending dozens of tanks and other heavy weapons into its rebel-controlled eastern regions and said five servicemen were killed in clashes with the rebels. Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Lysenko said at least 32 tanks, … …read more Source:...
Here’s Why Vladimir Putin Is The World’s Most Powerful Person
Forbes came out with its list of the most powerful people in the world earlier this week. US President Barack Obama came in second. Russian President Vladimir Putin came in first. While Forbes obviously doesn’t have the final say on world power, it is compelling to investigate why Putin, the ruler of a faltering quasi-republic, is...
Ukraine rebels say more remains found at MH17 site
Rebel authorities in eastern Ukraine say more remains found at Malaysia Airlines crash site …read more Source:...
Ukraine Says Russia Is Sending Tanks, Artillery Across The Border
The alleged movement continues to put into question a ceasefire that went into effect in September. It also comes after separatists held elections and Russia recognized them.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
