Section: Miami Herald (USA)
Report: Pro-Russian separatists put Army on alert
A news agency says pro-Russian separatists in a breakaway region of Moldova have put their army on alert, claiming they fear military action from their neighbors, Ukraine and Moldova. …read more Source: Miami...
ECB leaves rates on hold as Ukraine crisis looms
The European Central Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a record low of 0.15 percent as the crisis in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe’s modest economic recovery. …read more Source: Miami...
Russia extends import ban over Ukraine sanctions
The Russian government has banned all imports of meat, fish, milk and milk products and fruit and vegetables from the United States, the European Union, Australia, Canada and Norway, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced Thursday. …read more Source: Miami...
3 killed, 5 wounded in east Ukraine fighting
Overnight shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk killed three people and wounded five as government forces tighten their grip on the pro-Russian rebel stronghold, the city council said Thursday. …read more Source: Miami...
Asian shares lower ahead of central bank meetings
Asian stocks were mostly slightly lower in Thursday morning trading, as markets watched for action of the central banks in the U.S., Japan and Europe and worries about the escalating conflict in Ukraine continued to weigh on shares. …read more Source: Miami...
Australians mourn victims of downed Malaysian jet
Australia’s prime minister said on Thursday those responsible for shooting down the Malaysian airliner over Ukraine will face judgment, as his nation marked a day of mourning for the 38 Australian citizens and residents who died in the crash. …read more Source: Miami...
Dutch premier halts search for Ukraine victims
The Netherlands’ prime minister has called a halt to the search for remains of victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster in Ukraine, saying it is too dangerous to continue. …read more Source: Miami...
Ukraine looms over European Central Bank meeting
The crisis in Ukraine and a hesitant recovery in Europe are casting shadows over the European Central Bank’s meeting Thursday. …read more Source: Miami...
Hagel: Growing threat of Russia invading Ukraine
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says there is a growing threat that Russia will invade Ukraine, pointing to the increased buildup of Russian troops along the border. …read more Source: Miami...
Putin orders import limits over sanctions
President Vladimir Putin has ordered government agencies to restrict imports of food and agricultural products from the countries that have imposed sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source: Miami...
