Section: US & Canada
Separatist Leader Says Thousands of Russians Have Fought in Ukraine
The comments from a rebel commander sidestep the issue of direct Russian involvement by describing the fighters as volunteers. …read more Source: The New York...
Pro-Russian rebels capture vital town in Ukraine
The strategically positioned southeastern Ukraine town of Novoazovsk appears firmly under the control of Russia-backed separatists as concerns grow about the opening of a new front in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: New York Daily...
Russian Troops Capture Novoazovsk, A Key Port Town, Ukraine Claims
The Russian military has invaded and seized control of the strategically located Ukrainian port town of Novoazovsk, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, or NSDC, reportedly said on Thursday. “A counter-offensive by Russian troops and separatist units is continuing in south-east Ukraine,” the council reportedly said,...
Rebels seem to control another key town in Ukraine
Apparent control of Novoazovsk adds to fears they’re trying create a land link between Russia and Crimea …read more Source:...
Ukraine Tensions Hit European Stocks
European shares dropped Thursday pressured by a poisonous cocktail of downbeat economic data and a resurgence in tensions between Ukraine and Russia. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
‘Russian forces have entered Ukraine,’ declares Poroshenko
The strategic southeastern Ukraine town of Novoazovsk now appears firmly under the control of Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: Toronto...
Kiev: Russian Forces Seized Coastal Town
Kiev said that Russian forces have seized a key coastal town near the border with Russia, part of a wider assault that is raising fears Moscow is undertaking an outright invasion. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko set an emergency meeting to respond. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Israelis Skeptical of PM’s Gaza Victory Claim
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Israel achieved a “great military and political” victory over Hamas in the latest round of fighting in the Gaza Strip has met with skepticism from many Israelis, according to a poll published Thursday. MoreIsraelis and Palestinians Ask if the Latest Fight Was Worth ItIsraeli...
Ukraine accuses Russia of launching invasion, seizing control of border towns
Novoazovsk, which lies along the road connecting Russia to the Russia-annexed Crimean peninsula, had come under shelling for three days …read more Source: The Globe and...
Pakistani Cleric Says Talks With Government Failed
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A fiery Pakistani cleric who has been leading a mass rally outside parliament demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s resignation said on Thursday that he has “shut the door” on further talks with the government. MorePictures of the Week: Aug. 15 – Aug. 22Protesters Demand the Resignation of Pakistan’s Prime...
