Section: CBS (USA)
Ukraine rebels hint at major offensive
Pro-Russian separatist leader rejects peace efforts, vows to claim new ground as death toll tops 5,000 …read more Source:...
Both sides claim victory in major eastern Ukraine battle
The fight for control of Donetsk airport, now largely in ruins, has been ferocious in the last few days, leaving only uncertainty …read more Source:...
Ukraine president vows to retake the east
President Poroshenko again puts the prospect of a successful truce further afield as fighting rages around the destroyed Donetsk airport …read more Source:...
Bloodshed mounts in eastern Ukraine
Ongoing fight for airport in rebel territory dims prospects as Ukraine and Russia hope to begin peace talks …read more Source:...
Separatists in Ukraine capture remains of sought after airport
The battle for the Donetsk terminal reduces hope that a cease fire, first agreed upon in September, could be brought back …read more Source:...
Ominous signs in fight for eastern Ukraine
Truce in place since early December appears to be continually disregarded by both sides; Donetsk airport appears rocked by fighting …read more Source:...
What’s next in 2015: Europe and the Middle East
We’ve said goodbye to 2014. And what’s next for 2015? Elizabeth Palmer reports on the high price paid for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foray into Crimea, and a new phase in U.S.-Iran relations. …read more Source:...
Putin sends New Year’s note to President Obama
Russian president notes 70th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over the Nazis as he pushes for relationship based on “equality and mutual respect.” Putin sent out several New Year’s notes, though he did not send one to Ukraine’s leader. …read more Source:...
AirAsia and the year’s Southeast Asian air tragedies
The AirAsia flight disappearance adds one more case to a year of tragedy and mystery for Southeast Asian airlines. More than 500 lives were lost in the March disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and the July crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine. Jeff Pegues reports on a tragic timeline. …read more Source:...
Putin touts new alliance with 4 ex-Soviet nations
Eurasian Economic Union celebrated as Russian ruble collapses and Ukraine takes possible step towards joining NATO …read more Source:...
