Section: US & Canada
Turkey’s Erdogan Sworn In as President, Consolidates Power
Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as Turkey’s 12th president on Thursday, cementing his position as its most powerful leader of recent times, in what his opponents fear heralds an increasingly authoritarian rule. Reading the oath of office in a ceremony in parliament, Erdogan vowed to protect Turkey’s independence and integrity, to abide by...
Ukraine says Russian troops entered country
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday that Russian forces had entered his country and the military conflict was worsening after Russian-backed separatists swept into a key town in the east. …read more Source: The Toronto...
Russia Sees Chance to Lift Iran Sanctions Through International Talks
Russia said on Thursday the possibility of lifting sanctions on Iran had emerged thanks to international talks on Tehran’s nuclear program and urged all countries involved to show political will to reach a deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Friday to discuss the...
Two tank columns from Russia enter Ukraine
Two columns of Russian tanks and military vehicles fired Grad missiles at a border post in southeastern Ukraine, then rolled into the country Thursday as Ukraine’s overmatched border guards fled, a top Ukrainian official said. …read more Source: CTV...
Russian tanks enter Ukraine, fire missiles at border post
Two columns of Russian tanks and military vehicles fired Grad missiles from Russia at a border post in southeastern Ukraine, then rolled into the country Thursday as its overmatched border guards fled, a top Ukrainian official said. …read more Source:...
Ukraine Says Russian Tanks, Troops Cross Border Into Strategic Town
Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of invading Ukraine Thursday, prompting President Petro Poroshenko to cancel a visit to Turkey to meet with security advisers. Col. Andriy Lysenko, a spokesman for Ukraine’s security council, said two columns of Russian tanks, infantry and other vehicles crossed the border and entered nearby Novoazovsk...
Ukraine: 2 tank columns from Russia enter Ukraine
NOVOAZOVSK, Ukraine — Two columns of Russian tanks and military vehicles fired Grad missiles at a border post in southeastern Ukraine, then rolled into the country Thursday as Ukraine’s overmatched border guards fled, a top Ukrainian official said.The comments by Col. Andriy Lysenko, a spokesman for Ukraine’s National Security...
Does the Russian Embargo put France into a Crisis?
The recent events in Ukraine have led the European Union and the United States to impose economical sanctions on Russia. Deemed necessary by the French President François Hollande, these sanctions are meant as a strong signal to the Kremlin. The more Russia sends military convoys to Ukraine, the more economical penalties will be imposed to the...
UN Security Council holds emergency session on Ukraine
The UN Security Council is preparing to meet in emergency session on the growing crisis in Ukraine. Diplomats said Thursday that the council will meet at 2 p.m. at the request of Lithuania. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine: Russian tanks, troops have invaded
Poroshenko convenes emergency security meeting after rebels seize key southeastern town. …read more Source: USA...
