Section: US & Canada
Ukraine says fighter jet shot down
NATO estimates that at least 1,000 Russian soldiers are in Ukraine and Kiev claimed this week that Russian tanks and armored vehicles entered the country as rebels open a new front along the Azov Sea coast. Russia consistently denies both that its forces are in Ukraine and allegations that it is supplying the rebels. […] this week, the...
Ukraine says fighter jet shot down
The statement said the plane was hit by a missile from a Russian launcher, but did not give more detail. …read more Source: USA...
Ukraine says fighter jet shot down
Ukrainian forces say one of their fighter jets has been shot down by a Russian missile in combat against Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Miami...
Ukraine says fighter jet shot down by Russian missile
Ukrainian forces say one of their fighter jets has been shot down by a Russian missile in combat against Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: FOX...
Obama must ensure sanctions on Russia don’t hurt American, European businesses
President Obama wants to hit Russia harder in the pocketbook — but he has to make sure American and European business don’t feel the pain too. Additional sanctions to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to top the agenda at meetings Obama plans next week in Estonia and Wales. …read more Source: New York Daily...
Pakistan’s Army Steps in as Politicians Continue to Squabble
Just last May, Pakistan was celebrating its first ever successful transition from one elected government to another, after the completion of a full five-year term in office. Now, just 15 months after the last elections, hopes of democracy strengthening have dissipated after the country’s powerful army stepped in on Thursday night to assume...
U.K. Raises Terror Threat Level to ‘Severe’
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EU To Debate Tougher Russian Sanctions
EU leaders meet in Brussels on August 30 to discuss firmer action against Russia over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin Compares Kiev to Nazi Germany
Amateur video, uploaded to a social media website, purports to show a Russian army tank traveling in a Ukrainian rebel convoy. In Kiev, it’s yet more evidence that Russian forces are now operating in Ukrainian territory. But Russian President, Vladimir Putin is ignoring claims that Russia is invading Ukraine. Instead, he’s suggesting...
As Russian Threat Grows, NATO Faces Thorny Spending Questions
Ukraine’s showdown with Moscow deepened as Putin lashed out and sidestepped allegations that Russian troops are in Ukraine’s territory. The crisis underlines a key issue facing NATO allies gathering next week for a two-day summit: Will Russian aggression prompt alliance members to pay more for defense? …read more Source: The...
