Section: US & Canada
Why Germany Can’t Avoid a Larger Military Commitment to NATO
Germany’s position as Europe’s leading economic and political power put Chancellor Merkel in an awkward position vis-a-vis how to address Vladimir Putin’s extra-territorial activities. With high implied stakes for the post-Cold War order, Germany must carefully balance its self-interest with its obligations to NATO and its...
Zhirinovsky Says Russian Election Results Rigged
Russian ultranationalist lawmaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky claims regional elections in five Russian constituencies, including Moscow, were rigged. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Six Civilians Killed as Ukraine Truce Falters
The government and pro-Russia rebels have accused each other of breaking a shaky cease-fire in the east of country after one of the deadliest days since a truce was agreed earlier this month. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Harper to outline priorities as Parliament returns
Prime Minister Stephen Harper marks the return of Parliament Monday with a speech to Conservative supporters that is expected to outline his government’s main policies and priorities as political parties gear up for next year’s election. After their summer break, MPs returned to Parliament Hill Monday morning invigorated for an...
6 killed, 15 wounded in east Ukraine city
6 killed, 15 wounded in worst fighting since Ukraine cease-fire began; 146 combatants freed …read more Source:...
Shelling Kills Six in East Ukraine City
KIEV, Ukraine—Shelling killed six people and wounded 15 others in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, the city council said Monday — the worst reported violence since a cease-fire between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian troops took effect on Sept. 5. Nonetheless, the cease-fire deal has brought some normalcy to parts of eastern Ukraine and...
International Monitors in Ukraine Come Under Artillery Fire
Six representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe came under artillery strikes in a village south of Donetsk despite the current cease-fire. …read more Source: The New York...
Boycotting Election, Crimean Tatars Make Pies Instead
As Crimea held local and regional elections on September 14, many Crimean Tatars boycotted the vote — the first election since Russia annexed the peninsula. In the town of Bakhchysarai, some residents, like Gulzara, highlighted the boycott by making a traditional Crimean Tatar dish, chebureki, instead of going to the polls. (RFE/RL)...
Renewed Fighting Threatens Truce In Eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russia separatists who control the city of Donetsk appear to have launched a push to take the city’s airport, still defended by Kiev’s forces.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine Sees The Worst Fighting Since Ceasefire With Russia Began
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Shelling killed six people and wounded 15 others in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, the city council said Monday — the worst reported violence since a cease-fire between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian troops took effect on Sept. 5. Nonetheless, the cease-fire deal has brought some normalcy to parts of eastern Ukraine...
