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    Ukrainian president makes concessions in wake of deadly violence
    Aug17

    Ukrainian president makes concessions in wake of deadly violence

    Monday, August 17 , 2020 - 21:02 (EET) Section: CBS (USA)

    After several days of deadly violence, Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych made several concessions to the opposition, which include agreeing to early elections by the end of the year. Police officers from western Ukraine joined protesters, more determined than ever to help in the struggle against the government. Holly Williams reports....

    As Belarus Protests Grow, Russia Offers to Step In 
    Aug17

    As Belarus Protests Grow, Russia Offers to Step In 

    Monday, August 17 , 2020 - 17:02 (EET) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Russia indicated it was ready to provide military assistance to embattled Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko — even as massive crowds marched in protest to an August 9 election protesters say was rigged in favor of the longtime Belarusian leader.  A Kremlin statement said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko agreed to...

    Ukraine crisis: White House “appalled” by violence
    Aug17

    Ukraine crisis: White House “appalled” by violence

    Monday, August 17 , 2020 - 9:04 (EET) Section: CBS (USA)

    The U.S. and European Union countries are now actively considering tougher economic sanctions against Ukraine. The Obama administration has urged the country’s president to pull back government forces and de-escalate tensions. …read more Source::...

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko Rejects Possibility of Election Redo Amid Calls for Resignation
    Aug17

    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko Rejects Possibility of Election Redo Amid Calls for Resignation

    Monday, August 17 , 2020 - 0:02 (EET) Section: Time (USA)

    (MINSK, Belarus) — The embattled president of Belarus tried to put on a show of strength Sunday, holding a rally with tens of thousands of supporters and rejecting any possibility of repeating the vote that gave him a sixth term. But opponents countered with a far larger demonstration that attracted as many as 200,000 people. Alexander...

    Mothers, Babies Stranded in Ukraine Surrogacy Industry
    Aug15

    Mothers, Babies Stranded in Ukraine Surrogacy Industry

    Saturday, August 15 , 2020 - 22:02 (EET) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    Virus travel bans are wreaking havoc on surrogacy agencies that help same-sex couples build families. …read more Source:: The New York...

    Our Top Weekend Reads
    Aug15

    Our Top Weekend Reads

    Saturday, August 15 , 2020 - 15:02 (EET) Section: Foreign Policy (USA)

    Belarus is not another Ukraine, Israeli prime minister scores important victory, and Venezuelan autocrat uses coronavirus pandemic to assert power. …read more Source:: Foreign...

    In Belarus, Journalists Beaten and Detained, Internet Cut
    Aug15

    In Belarus, Journalists Beaten and Detained, Internet Cut

    Saturday, August 15 , 2020 - 1:02 (EET) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    As Belarus cracked down on protesters contesting the reelection of President Alexander Lukashenko, dozens of journalists were detained, beaten, and deported, and internet service was blocked as authorities tried to stifle opposition to the Aug. 9 vote.Mass demonstrations took place in the capital, Minsk, and other cities this week with protesters...

    Doves released at Vatican attacked by crow and seagull
    Aug15

    Doves released at Vatican attacked by crow and seagull

    Saturday, August 15 , 2020 - 1:02 (EET) Section: CBS (USA)

    At the Vatican, Pope Francis called for an end to violence in the Ukraine before releasing two white doves as a symbol of peace. Moments later, a black crow and a seagull attacked the doves in front of the horrified crowd. Charlie Rose reports. …read more Source::...

    Ukrainian protestors vow to attack if elections not held
    Aug15

    Ukrainian protestors vow to attack if elections not held

    Saturday, August 15 , 2020 - 0:02 (EET) Section: CBS (USA)

    The situation in Kiev, Ukraine, is in a tense standoff as the clock is ticking on a 24-hour deadline set Wednesday by opposition leaders for the government to grant elections or protestors will attack. CBS News correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. …read more Source::...

    Violence escalates at Ukraine anti-government protests
    Aug15

    Violence escalates at Ukraine anti-government protests

    Saturday, August 15 , 2020 - 0:02 (EET) Section: CBS (USA)

    Political street violence in Kiev, Ukraine, has been occurring for a couple of months, but new levels of violence in the last few days are pushing Ukraine’s standoff toward some sort of a tipping point. CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips reports. …read more Source::...