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    Conflict Deaths Surge by More Than a Quarter in 2014
    Mar18

    Conflict Deaths Surge by More Than a Quarter in 2014

    The death toll from global conflicts surged by almost a third last year, according to a new report. In the 20 deadliest conflicts last year, 163,562 people died compared to 126,994 in 2013. Syria remained the world’s most bloody war zone, with over three times more deaths recorded than in Iraq, which ranked second. Nigeria’s conflict...

    A Year After Annexation by Russia, Crimea Remains Bitterly Divided
    Mar18

    A Year After Annexation by Russia, Crimea Remains Bitterly Divided

    Vladimir Putin, steel in his eyes, strides purposefully through a field of corn. In the distance, the Kremlin’s elaborate towers, and the onion domes of Red Square. Floating above the Russian president, in the azure sky, are the words: “Congratulations on your return to your native harbour!” This eye-catching painting takes up the entire...

    One Year Later, Crimea’s Tatars Even Further In The Shadows
    Mar18

    One Year Later, Crimea’s Tatars Even Further In The Shadows

    Crimean Tatars, the native inhabitants of the Black Sea peninsula, almost universally opposed Russia’s 2014 annexation. A year later, they say their rights, safety, and traditions are under attack. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Russia, Rebel Georgia Region Sign Treaty; West Alarmed
    Mar18

    Russia, Rebel Georgia Region Sign Treaty; West Alarmed

    Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with Georgia’s rebel South Ossetia region on Wednesday that almost completely integrates it with Russia, alarming Georgia and the West a year after Moscow took over Crimea. Tbilisi described the “alliance and integration” treaty as a “move aimed at annexation” and the...

    Body count from world’s bloodiest wars spikes in 2014
    Mar18

    Body count from world’s bloodiest wars spikes in 2014

    The war in Ukraine and extremist violence contributed to a spike in the death toll from the world’s most brutal conflicts last year, analysts say. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

    The European Sanctions Dance
    Mar18

    The European Sanctions Dance

    A deal on EU sanctions against Russia is emerging, and it could keep the fractious block on the same page ahead of this week’s EU summit. The sanctions will not be extended this month, but language will be approved to keep them in place until the full text of the Minsk agreements is implemented. The Wall Street Journal reports: The...

    Putin says Russia regained 'historic roots' in Crimea
    Mar18

    Putin says Russia regained 'historic roots' in Crimea

    MOSCOW — Speaking to tens of thousands of supporters just outside the Kremlin walls, President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula as a move to protect ethnic Russians and regain the nation’s “historic roots.”Addressing Wednesday’s rally marking the anniversary of the...

    Putin says Russia regained ‘historic roots’ in Crimea
    Mar18

    Putin says Russia regained ‘historic roots’ in Crimea

    MOSCOW (AP) — Speaking to tens of thousands of supporters just outside the Kremlin walls, President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula as a move to protect ethnic Russians and regain the nation’s “historic roots.” […] despite the economic downturn and a sharp...

    Putin says Russia’s annexation of Crimea driven by ‘historic roots’
    Mar18

    Putin says Russia’s annexation of Crimea driven by ‘historic roots’

    Speaking to tens of thousands of supporters just outside the Kremlin walls, President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula as a move to protect ethnic Russians and regain the nation’s “historic roots.” Addressing Wednesday’s rally marking the anniversary of the...

    Putin Says Russia Regained ‘Historic Roots’ in Crimea
    Mar18

    Putin Says Russia Regained ‘Historic Roots’ in Crimea

    Putin says Russia’s annexation of Crimea driven by ‘historic roots’ …read more Source: ABC...