Section: US & Canada
Ukraine Sees Fewer Russian Troops in Conflict Zone
KIEV, Ukraine— Ukrainian military officials say they have observed a reduction in the presence of Russian troops in areas at the heart of fighting between government troops and separatist rebels. Security spokesman Andriy Lysenko said Monday that Russian personnel stationed in field camps in Ukraine have been observed returning to their home...
China’s Dangerous Game
In the tranquil harbors that dot the coastline of Palawan, a sword-shaped island in the western Philippines, the ferry boats are crowded with commuters traveling back and forth between sleepy townships, and with vendors bearing fresh produce. On Sundays, they fill with people dressed up for church. From nearby berths, fishermen set out to sea for...
Ukraine hands popular general tricky defence job
Kiev (AFP) – President Petro Poroshenko on Monday turned to the popular head of Ukraine’s frontline forces in his search for a defence minister ahead of a crunch general election and high-stakes talks with Russia.The pro-Western leader asked National Guard irregular forces commander Stepan Poltorak to become Ukraine’s fourth...
Ukraine sees fewer Russian troops in conflict zone
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian military officials say they have observed a reduction in the presence of Russian troops in areas at the heart of fighting between government troops and separatis… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Here’s A 10-Second Guide To What Traders Are Talking About Today
Dave Lutz at Jones Trading has the top topics about which traders are talking about today. Good Morning! US Futures are looking higher, with the S&P rebounding off that key 200dma level this AM – but both Russell and Nasdaq futures, the hardest hit over the last week, are showing a less enthusiastic bounce. Equity volumes in the USA may be...
Ukraine says it has evidence alleged Russian troops on its territory are withdrawing
Ukrainian military officials say they have observed a reduction in the presence of Russian troops in areas at the heart of fighting between government troops and separatist rebels. …read more Source: FOX...
Ukraine sees fewer Russian troops in conflict zone
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian military officials say they have observed a reduction in the presence of Russian troops in areas at the heart of fighting between government troops and separatist rebels. …read more Source: San Francisco...
Flight MH17: Australia’s Tony Abbott To ‘Shirtfront’ Putin At G20 Summit Over Downed Jetliner
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Monday that he will “shirtfront” Russian President Vladimir Putin over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, at the G20 summit in Brisbane in November. The Boeing 777-200 was shot down over eastern Ukraine on July 17, killing all 298 people on board, in an area controlled by pro-Russian...
Saudi Arabia’s Oil Price Policy Could Sink The Russian Economy
The vice-president of Russia’s state-owned oil behemoth Rosneft has accused Saudi Arabia of manipulating the oil price for political reasons. Mikhail Leontyev was quoted in Russian media as saying: Prices can be manipulative. First of all, Saudi Arabia has begun making big discounts on oil. This is political manipulation, and Saudi Arabia...
Australian PM Says He Will Confront Putin at G20 Summit Over MH17 ‘Murders’
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Monday that he would use an upcoming G20 leaders summit to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and the “murder” of Australian citizens. Allegations that the jetliner was downed by pro-Russian separatists armed with surface-to-air...
