Section: US & Canada
Blast in Ukraine’s Capital Stirs Fears of New Conflict
The explosion, which injured at least two people, came as protest barricades and tents still stand in the central square months after demonstrations that toppled the government. …read more Source: The New York...
Kyiv Unveils ‘Terrorism’ Sanctions Against Russian Citizens, Companies
Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the Ukrainian government is proposing that sanctions be imposed by Ukraine against 172 citizens from Russia and other countries and 65 Russian companies who are financing “terrorism” in the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
New Ukraine rebel leader gives Moscow distance from mutiny
A Ukrainian has replaced a Russian at the helm of the insurgency in eastern Ukraine and declared that he wants “only moral support” from Moscow, as the Kremlin apparently tries to rebut Western claims that it is calling the shots among the rebels. …read more Source: CTV...
Iraq Now a No-Go Zone for Commercial U.S. Aircraft, FAA Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday restricted U.S. airlines and commercial operators from flying over Iraq while armed conflict raged and the United States launched air strikes. The FAA had previously, on Aug. 1, restricted U.S. airlines from flying at or below 30,000 feet (9,100 meters) over...
Markets Cheer Russia’s Ukraine Exit
U.S. stocks finished out the week on a high note- rallying after Russia said its military exercises near Ukraine’s border are over- overshadowing concerns about U.S. air strikes in Iraq. That news also turned stocks positive for the week. Utilities were the best performers on the S&P 500. Their high-dividend yield – attractive to...
The tale of the moth and the dog-strangling vine
A vine that crowds out and basically strangles other vegetation has been watched by Naomi Cappuccino over the past 15 years as it has spread across Ottawa and other parts of Ontario. Cappuccino, an associate professor in Carleton University’s biology department, says the invasive species known as dog-strangling vine first caught her...
Russian leader of eastern Ukraine rebellion cedes fight to locals
The flagging pro-Russia rebellion in eastern Ukraine has a new leader fighting to keep control of the militants’ most important stronghold following the resignation of a Russian citizen who had directed the insurgency since it began more than four months ago. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
Conservatives urged to adopt ‘Twiplomacy’ in foreign affairs
Canada is increasingly relying on a new style of diplomacy — called “Twiplomacy” — that takes place in bite-sized increments of 140 characters or less. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government is turning to social media in an effort to engage in online diplomacy, practise “open policy development” and...
Diplomatic Memo: Iraq Strikes Seen as Giving Putin Pretext in Ukraine
If Russia sends forces into Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin can point to the American intervention in Iraq as justification for protecting a population under siege. …read more Source: The New York...
Weekend Roundup: America’s Top Strategic Priority Should Be ‘Reopening’ to China
Writing from Vladivostok, Artyom Lukin sketches a scenario for The WorldPost of where we might end up 20 years from now — World War III-lite — if we continue on the present track. As often in history, seemingly unrelated events on opposite sides of the globe can converge to determine the long course of destiny. As Lukin outlines, such...
