Section: US & Canada
UN: Reports of cluster bombs in Ukraine ‘alarming’
The United Nations, citing reports of cluster bombs being used by the Ukrainian government, calls the apparent use of such weapons “extremely alarming.” …read more Source:...
Ukraine says goodbye Lenin as communists face poll wipeout
As Ukraine gears up to vote in a snap parliamentary election after a year of dramatic upheaval, the Communist Party is finding its power base has collapsed. Video provided by AFP …read more Source: USA...
EU Freedom of Thought Prize Awarded to Congolese Doctor
BRUSSELS—The European Parliament announced Dr. Denis Mukwege from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, said at the announcement on Tuesday that the vote for Mukwege was unanimous. Mukwege is a 59-year-old...
Attacks on Politicians in Ukraine Add to Tension Before Parliamentary Elections
Several politicians have been attacked in the days before parliamentary elections on Sunday, highlighting the tensions surrounding a vote that stands to complete the overhaul of the government. …read more Source: The New York...
Europe Hoping for Russia-Ukraine Gas Deal Next Week
Russia and Ukraine failed to strike an interim gas deal in Brussels on Tuesday, with both sides holding out for guarantees on payment and price. European Union negotiators, however, are hoping for an agreement next week. After hours of talks, efforts to resolve a natural gas pricing dispute between the neighboring countries proved fruitless, but...
Security of military personnel at home top of mind following hit-and-run (with video)
Canadian Forces members are being told to “remain vigilant” after a 53-year-old soldier was killed in a hit-and-run near Montreal this week, highlighting fears military personnel could become targets here at home. But while some say security concerns and the need to introduce measures to protect Canadian military personnel represent the new...
The price of oil is not where Russia would like it
Russia could face budget problems if oil stays at recent lows—especially given a sliding ruble and Crimea-related costs. …read more Source:...
Magnificent seven for Bayern as goals rain down
Paris (AFP) – Bayern Munich produced a stunning display to demolish Roma 7-1 on Tuesday but they were not the biggest winners on the most prolific evening in Champions League history.A record 44 goals were scored in just eight group games as Shakhtar Donetsk destroyed BATE Borisov 7-0 in Belarus and Chelsea recorded their biggest win in the...
Gas Deal Eludes Russia and Ukraine, but Talks Will Continue
The standoff between the two countries, in which Russian gas deliveries have been halted over Ukraine’s unpaid gas bill, has Europe worried about its winter supplies. …read more Source: The New York...
Varvara Shmygalova: Ukraine’s new civil society started in Maidan
Why do Ukrainians want greater integration with the European Union? Why do they want to be free of Russian influence? The answer is clear: the Ukrainian people have a natural desire to live in a prosperous country, which is able to guarantee safety, high social standards, economic stability, and freedoms for their citizens. These can only be...
