Section: NBC (USA)
Why Is Russia Destroying U.S. Cheese, Oysters But Not Snickers?
After the West slapped sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin banned a wide range of food from western countries. NBC News’ Alexey Eremenko explains. …read more Source:...
MH17 Victim’s Phone Worked 9 Months After Crash: Mayor
The mayor of the Ukrainian town where Flight MH17 fell to earth has revealed the last item he retrieved from the jet’s wreckage: a cellphone. …read more Source:...
Shelling in East Ukraine Kills Four Civilians, Soldier
Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists accused each other for the shelling in the eastern city of Donetsk, in violation of a ceasefire. …read more Source:...
‘Savagery’ of MH17 Disaster Recalled on 1st Anniversary
Residents of the Ukrainian village where a Malaysian airliner was shot down a year ago began a procession to the crash site on Friday. …read more Source:...
Russia Rejects MH17 Tribunal Plan as ‘Counterproductive’
Russia says plans for an international tribunal to prosecute those suspected of downing Flight MH17 in Ukraine are “untimely and counterproductive.” …read more Source:...
Putin Calls Obama to Talk ISIS, Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Barack Obama and discussed continued tensions in eastern Ukraine and the fight against ISIS in the Middle East. …read more Source:...
Foul-Mouthed Governor Gets Results in War-Torn Ukraine
Within Ukraine, Luhansk Governor Hennadiy Moskal has long been known for his salty language and prickly attitude. And for getting things done. …read more Source:...
Germany Urges G-7 Leaders to Send Putin ‘United Signal’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the G-7 leaders need to show a “united front” over Russian sanctions and the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Tiny Tigers Taken In By Crimea Zoo Keepers
Zoo keepers in Crimea are looking after two rare white tiger cubs after their mother rejected them. …read more Source:...
U.S. Trains Ukrainian Forces on Russia’s Doorstep
American troops are training Ukrainian forces on Russia’s doorstep, a move seen as a major provocation by Vladimir Putin’s regime. …read more Source:...
