Section: US & Canada
MH17: Crash conspiracies dominate Russian headlines
An assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin. A desperate ploy to draw the West into the battle for Ukraine’s east. A botched mission to commit mass murder against Russian citizens. …read more Source: CTV...
Egypt calls for Israeli, Palestinian peace talks
President Barack Obama makes a statement on the situation in Ukraine and Gaza, at the White House in Washington, Monday, July 21, 2014. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Putin pledges ‘everything’ in Russia’s power to aid MH17 probe
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will do ‘everything in its power’ to facilitate an investigation into the Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crash, but accused Kyiv and the West of escalating the conflict in the region. …read more Source: CTV...
Putin calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Tuesday for Ukraine to observe a ceasefire while investigators probe the crash of Malaysian Airlines flight 17 in rebel-held territory. As European Union foreign ministers in Brussels debate sterner sanctions against Russia, Mr. Putin asserted that Ukrainian troops attacked separatist units near Donetsk...
Crash victims’ remains reach Ukraine-held city
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) – The remains of the victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash arrived in territory held by the Ukrainian government on Tuesday on their way to the Netherlands, after delays and haphazard treatment of the bodies that put pressure on European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels to … …read more Source: The...
Putin to push Ukrainian separatists to allow MH17 crash investigation
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Russia would use its influence with separatists in eastern Ukraine to allow a full investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 but said the West must put pressure on Kyiv to end hostilities. …read more Source:...
European diplomats weigh harsher sanctions on Russia
Europe’s top diplomats huddled behind closed doors Tuesday to try to agree on tougher action against Russia after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 by a suspected Russian missile. …read more Source: Los Angeles...
The Rebel Leader Whose Troops Likely Shot Down MH17 Is Boasting On Social Media Again
A railway station at the forefront of the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, Ukraine, was the scene of fighting between Ukrainian and pro-Russian separatists Monday, Reuters reports. The rebels claim the clash was an attempt by the Ukrainian government to take back the city, although Kiev denied sending in its regular army. Instead, they claimed a...
MH17 Crash Victims’ Remains Reach Ukrainian Govt-Held Kharkiv
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — The remains of the victims of the Malaysia Airlines crash arrived in territory held by the Ukrainian government on Tuesday on their way to the Netherlands, after delays and haphazard treatment of the bodies that put pressure on European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels to impose tougher economic sanctions on...
Putin: Russia will facilitate plane investigation
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin says Russia will do “everything in its power” to facilitate an investigation into the Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crash, but accused Kiev and the West of escalating the conflict in the region.During a meeting with Russia’s Security Council on Tuesday, Putin said Russia was willing to...
