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Aug06

Glavin: The corruption from Beijing’s dirty money

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 22:43 (EEST) Section: Ottawa Citizen (Canada)

To comprehend just how far the corrupting rot of dirty Chinese money has spread throughout Canada, uproars unfolding in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa at the moment are immediately instructive. Their lessons should also drive home what it was that Anthony Campbell, the former head of the Intelligence Assessment Secretariat of the Privy Council...

Aug06

Dutch premier halts search for Ukraine victims

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 22:43 (EEST) Section: The Bismarck Tribune

A pro-Russian rebel, left, guards as Australian, Malaysian and Dutch investigators examine the area of the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, near the village of Rossipne, Donetsk region, eas… …read more Source: The Bismarck...

Aug06

Russian Leader Orders Agricultural-Import Bans Over Sanctions

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 22:43 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning or limiting imports of food and agricultural products from countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

Aug06

Hagel warns of potential Russian invasion of Ukraine

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 22:43 (EEST) Section: New York Daily News (USA)

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday the threat of Moscow sending troops across its border into Ukraine was real and growing – his starkest warning yet about the possibility of a Russian invasion.. …read more Source: New York Daily...

Aug06

NATO fears Ukraine invasion as Russia masses troops [Video]

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 22:43 (EEST) Section: The Toronto Sun (Canada)

Russia has massed around 20,000 combat-ready troops on Ukraine’s border and could use the pretext of a humanitarian mission to invade, NATO said on Wednesday, its starkest warning yet that Moscow could soon mount a ground assault against its neighbour. …read more Source: The Toronto...

Aug06

Canada slaps fresh sanctions, travel bans on Russian, Ukrainian people, groups

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 22:43 (EEST) Section: Calgary Herald (Canada)

OTTAWA – Canada has slapped fresh economic sanctions and travel bans on some Russian and Ukrainian groups and individuals. …read more Source: Calgary...

Aug06

Putin Orders Import Bans on Products From Sanctioning Countries

Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 21:14 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

Putin Orders Import Bans on Products From Sanctioning Countries Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning or limiting imports of agricultural products from countries that have placed sanctions on Russia. Russian state media announced the move Wednesday, saying Putin has ordered his government to decide on a list of import...