Section: US & Canada
New Nigeria Videos Show Abuses: Amnesty Report
(LAGOS, Nigeria) — Graphic new video footage from northeastern Nigeria shows the country’s military carrying out abuses against civilians as part of their fight against the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The international human rights group also accused the military of killing of more than 600...
If the Gaza Truce Holds, What Then? 5 Possible Outcomes
MoreIsrael Accepts Egyptian Cease-Fire PlanU.S. Criticizes Israel After Yet Another Strike on U.N. SchoolCease-Fire Slows Gaza War as Israeli Bus AttackedEgypt announced that Palestinian factions declared a 72-hour cease-fire to begin on Tuesday at 8 a.m. Israel sat out of the Cairo talks that produced the humanitarian truce but said it would...
Winging It: Putin Has No Master Plan for Ukraine, Insiders Say
Analysis: Russian president’s aggressive approach to Ukraine leaves him with hard choices, risks more catastrophic fallout like downing of MH17. …read more Source:...
Cease-Fire Takes Effect to End Gaza War
MoreIf the Gaza Truce Holds, What Then? 5 Possible OutcomesIsraeli Airstrike Kills Militant Leader in GazaArabic-Language Anne Frank Documentary to Include Israel-Gaza Footage(GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip) — A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas meant to last at least three days and end nearly a month of fighting went into effect in the Gaza Strip...
Russia Considers Airspace Ban Against European Airliners
Reports from Moscow say Russian authorities are considering an airspace ban against European airlines that use trans-Siberian routes in retaliation for European Union sanctions that have targeted Russia’s low-cost airline Dobrolyot. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
Good morning! Here’s what people will be taking about on Tuesday. 1. A three-day truce between Israel and Hamas took effect at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday. The ceasefire comes after Israel said it had withdrawn all of its ground troops from the Gaza Strip. 2. The second American infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa is expected to...
Over 27,000 Russian Tourists Are Stranded as E.U. Sanctions Take Effect
Over 27,000 Russian tourists have been left stranded abroad after the collapse of Russian tour operator Labirint. The firm cited a “negative political and economic situation” as a reason for its failure, Sky News reports. MoreWATCH: Bird Launches Airstrike on Putin’s Shoulder (UPDATED)Ukrainian Soldiers Cross Border Into...
Russian MP Says Oil Deliveries To Minsk Must Be Stopped
A Russian lawmaker wants to stop the delivery of Russian oil products to Belarus. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Protesters Attempt To Block Pop Singer’s Concert In Odesa
Dozens of protesters attempted to block a concert by Ukrainian singer Karolina Kuyek, popularly known as Ani Lorak, in the southern city of Odesa on August 3. Activists from the nationalist Svoboda party and the right-wing Right Sector gathered outside the venue before the start of the show, chanting “Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the...
Refugees Take Shelter in Kiev Factory
Tom Burridge visits a warehouse in Kiev which is being used as a shelter for refugees from the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Boston...
