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    Why We Can’t Just Read English Newspapers to Understand Terrorism
    Apr15

    Why We Can’t Just Read English Newspapers to Understand Terrorism

    A few weeks ago, the White House convened the Summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), a three-day event intended to “discuss concrete steps” that the United States and its allies can take to mitigate violent extremism around the globe. Yet, the sobering reality is that despite 75 years of monitoring the world’s media and spending...

    Ukraine Is Attempting to Wipe Away Its Past
    Apr15

    Ukraine Is Attempting to Wipe Away Its Past

    MOSCOW — Ukraine recently adopted a raft of laws designed to strip the country of all reminders of its Soviet and communist past. What began as a haphazard effort to oust unwanted political opponents and tear down monuments to Vladimir Lenin and other communist leaders after the current regime came to power last year has now become a...

    Russia says Canada’s decision to send troops to Ukraine “deplorable”
    Apr15

    Russia says Canada’s decision to send troops to Ukraine “deplorable”

    Russia is calling Canada’s decision to send 200 military trainers to Ukraine “counterproductive and deplorable.” The Russian Embassy in Ottawa said in a statement Wednesday that Canada’s actions are helping to assist a military build-up. …read more Source: FOX...

    Russia criticizes Canada for sending troops to Ukraine
    Apr15

    Russia criticizes Canada for sending troops to Ukraine

    TORONTO (AP) — Russia is calling Canada’s decision to send 200 military trainers to Ukraine “counterproductive and deplorable.”The Russian Embassy… …read more Source:...

    Russia Criticizes Canada for Sending Troops to Ukraine
    Apr15

    Russia Criticizes Canada for Sending Troops to Ukraine

    Russia says Canada’s decision to send troops to Ukraine “deplorable” …read more Source: ABC...

    ICRC Fears Breakdown of Ukraine Cease-fire
    Apr15

    ICRC Fears Breakdown of Ukraine Cease-fire

    The International Committee of the Red Cross says it fears the shaky Ukraine cease-fire deal agreed to in February will breakdown. The ICRC is expressing concern about the recent intensified fighting between Ukrainian and Russian-backed rebels. The International Committee of the Red Cross says a breakdown of the cease-fire would seriously affect...

    NATO should be more active in face of challenges from Russia
    Apr15

    NATO should be more active in face of challenges from Russia

    PRAGUE (AP) — A Czech general in line for a top NATO post says the western military alliance was wrong-footed by Moscow’s moves in Ukraine and now… …read more Source:...

    Conflict Of Interest? A Tale Of Two Ukrainian Oligarchs And One Deputy Minister
    Apr15

    Conflict Of Interest? A Tale Of Two Ukrainian Oligarchs And One Deputy Minister

    The tangled relationship between Ukraine’s deputy energy minister and two leading tycoons illustrates the challenge Kyiv faces as it tries to curb the influence of the country’s oligarchs. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Top NATO official: alliance must assure public it can confront Moscow, be ready defend Baltics
    Apr15

    Top NATO official: alliance must assure public it can confront Moscow, be ready defend Baltics

    A top NATO official has acknowledged that the western military alliance was wrong-footed by Moscow’s moves in Ukraine and now has to reassure the public it has the means and will to confront Russia. …read more Source: FOX...

    Kremlin Says Putin Made Just $151,000 Last Year
    Apr15

    Kremlin Says Putin Made Just $151,000 Last Year

    MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin earned about $151,000 in 2014, less than many others in the presidential administration, according to details of his income declaration published by the Kremlin on Wednesday. Putin’s wealth has long been the focus of speculation by opponents who portray him as one of the richest men...