Section: US & Canada
NATO Sees ‘High Probability’ Of Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
BRUSSELS/DONETSK, Aug 11 (Reuters) – NATO said on Monday there was a “high probability” that Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine, where the government said its troops have been closing in on Donetsk, the main city held by pro-Russian rebels. Kiev said it was in the “final stages” of recapturing Donetsk, by far...
Ukraine Close to Cutting Off Donetsk Separatists
Shelling damages a prison, allowing dozens of inmates to escape, as officials describe the situation in the other rebel stronghold of Luhansk as ‘critical’—with 250,000 residents living without supplies. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
‘High probability’ Russia will invade Ukraine, NATO chief says
NATO said on Monday there was a “high probability” that Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine. …read more Source:...
‘High Probability’ Russia Will Invade Ukraine, NATO Warns
(Reuters) – NATO said on Monday there was a “high probability” that Russia could launch an invasion of Ukraine, where the government said its troops have been closing in on Donetsk, the main city held by pro-Russian rebels. Kiev said it was in the “final stages” of recapturing Donetsk, by far the biggest city under...
More than 100 inmates run free as rocket slams into high-security prison in east Ukraine
‘Extremely dangerous prisoners are now free. It is hard to know the extent of threat this poses to the city, which is flooded with weapons.’ …read more Source: Calgary...
The Irony of Current Russian-Ukrainian Relations
Пролетарі всіх країн, єднайтеся! (Ukrainian SSR motto)*** In all the wise commentary on the tragic Russia-Ukraine situation, I have seen few observations (admissions?) that 20th-century...
‘High probability’ Russia will intervene in Ukraine, NATO chief says
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Monday he saw a “high probability” that Russia could intervene militarily in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
MH17 Investigators Recalled From Ukraine
The deteriorating security situation in eastern Ukraine has led to the recall of the team investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, the Dutch Safety Board said. …read more Source: The Wall Street...
Dutch push plane inquiry despite lack of access
The Dutch Safety Board says it will push ahead with an investigation into the cause of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster, despite not being able to access the site where the plane went down in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Miami...
British Prime Minister Under Pressure To Act On Iraq
LONDON (AP) — Pressure mounted Monday for British Prime Minister David Cameron to do more on Iraq, with some members of his own party urging him to recall Parliament from its summer break to consider action against Islamic militants. British cargo planes carrying drinking water and tents have dropped some emergency supplies to the Yazidi...
