Section: US & Canada
Ukraine national guard: cease-fire is holding
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The cease-fire in Ukraine’s rebellious east appears to be holding, despite some violations early on, the head of the country’s national guard said Saturday. …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Somalia, Libya, and China on the backburner – but for how long?
Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine have dominated the headlines, but emerging issues elsewhere could create real problems for the U.S. …read more Source:...
Uneasy Calm: Ukraine Cease-Fire Holds but Both Sides Wary
A cease-fire struck between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine was largely holding on Saturday. …read more Source:...
Rebels accuse Ukraine forces of breaking ceasefire
Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine on Saturday accused Kiev’s forces of breaking a ceasefire just hours after it was agreed and vowed to pursue their independence drive in the east.A leading member of the parliament established by the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic said Ukrainian units had...
Head of Ukraine national guard says cease-fire is holding
The cease-fire in Ukraine’s rebellious east appears to be holding, despite some violations early on, the head of the country’s national guard said Saturday. …read more Source: FOX...
Russia ‘will react’ if EU implements new sanctions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry vowed on Saturday to react if the EU implements new sanctions against Moscow over its role in the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source:...
Ukraine Truce Takes Hold As EU Agrees Russia Sanctions
Reports say pro-Russian separatists and government forces in eastern Ukraine appear to be observing a cease-fire that came into effect on September 5. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia warns it will react if new EU sanctions imposed
Moscow (AFP) – Russia warned Saturday that it would react if the European Union imposed tougher economic sanctions against it over the situation in Ukraine.”As for the new list of sanctions from the European Union, if they are passed, there will undoubtedly be a reaction from our side,” the Russian foreign ministry said in a...
EU Agrees Fresh Sanctions Against Russia
EU officials agreed stronger sanctions against Russia over its role in eastern Ukraine, with the measures to be implemented on September 8. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Malaysia: Flight 17 Reports ‘Pretty Conclusive’
Malaysia said intelligence reports on the downing of Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine are “pretty conclusive” and investigators are working on assembling evidence that can be presented to court. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
