Section: US & Canada
Ukraine national guard: cease-fire holding
The head of Ukraine’s national guard says the cease-fire called in the country’s rebellious east appears to be holding despite some violations early on. …read more Source: Miami...
For Obama, a glimpse of good old days in Europe
The criticism of Obama’s foreign policy has thrust the White House into a defensive posture and sent the president’s approval ratings on international matters tumbling. During meetings in Estonia, Baltic leaders heaped praise on Obama, making clear their desire to have a beefed up U.S. military presence in their country as they warily...
Ukrainian national guard head says cease-fire holding after small violations early on
The head of Ukraine’s national guard says the cease-fire called in the country’s rebellious east appears to be holding despite some violations early on. …read more Source: FOX...
MH17 crash: Malaysia to send team to site in Ukraine
Malaysia aims to send a search team to the crash site in Ukraine of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 before winter sets in to gather physical evidence to prove that it was shot down, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Saturday. …read more Source: FOX...
Ukraine national guard: cease-fire holding
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of Ukraine’s national guard says the cease-fire called in the country’s rebellious east appears to be holding despite some violations early on. National Guard Commander Stepan Poltorak was quoted by the Interfax news agency Saturday as saying that although some shooting took place up to about 45 minutes...
Malaysia to send team to jet crash site in Ukraine
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia aims to send a search team to the crash site in Ukraine of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 before winter sets in to gather physical evidence to prove that it… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Ukraine Ceasefire with Pro-Russian Rebels Holds, For Now
No violence has been reported overnight after Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists struck a tentative ceasefire deal. Following the truce agreement which came into effect at 18:00 local time on Friday, 5 September, no fighting has been reported in the volatile eastern regions of Ukraine signalling that the truce has the potential to hold. However,...
Malaysia to send team to jet crash site in Ukraine
Malaysia aims to send a search team to the crash site in Ukraine of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 before winter sets in to gather physical evidence to prove that it was shot down, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Saturday. …read more Source: Miami...
Russia flexes muscles with move into Crimea
A superpower battle is brewing over Ukraine as President Obama warned Russia to back off yesterday as it assembled troops in the region in a showdown global security experts fear could fuel the unrest and result in a new Cold War.“It could very easily lead to a bigger conflict, and that is something we truly want to avoid,” said Cedric Leighton,...
Ceasefire in effect in eastern Ukraine
A ceasefire between the Ukrainian government and separatist leaders appeared to be holding, a rare positive sign in a conflict that has ratcheted up tensions between Russia and the West. …read more Source:...
