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    A quick look at Guingamp’s financials
    Feb23

    A quick look at Guingamp’s financials

    By The Associated Press read more …read more Source: CNS...

    Population 7,500, Guingamp takes on the world’s best
    Feb23

    Population 7,500, Guingamp takes on the world’s best

    GUINGAMP, France (AP) — The coaches went to their club president with a modest request: could he buy them a hut, locker or something to store their footballs and equipment? “No,” replied Bertrand Desplat, “it costs money.” With one of the puniest budgets in France’s top division, Guingamp can’t splash the cash like some of the...

    FP’s Situation Report: Carter makes a splash abroad; Turkey pushes into Syria; Violence continues in Ukraine; and much more from around the world.
    Feb23

    FP’s Situation Report: Carter makes a splash abroad; Turkey pushes into Syria; Violence continues in Ukraine; and much more from around the world.

    By David Francis with Sabine Muscat Carter makes a splash on his first overseas trip as Defense secretary. It didn’t take long for new defense chief Ashton Carter to shake things up. During an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, Carter said the United States and the government in Kabul were closing in on an agreement to keep American troops on...

    Ukrainian Protesters Burn Effigy Of Putin
    Feb23

    Ukrainian Protesters Burn Effigy Of Putin

    Protesters gathered in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on February 22 to burn an effigy of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The protest took place as demonstrations were under way in other Ukrainian cities to mark the first anniversary of the overthrow of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service)...

    The Daily Vertical: South Caucasus Sideshow
    Feb23

    The Daily Vertical: South Caucasus Sideshow

    The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that will appear Monday through Friday. Viewers can submit suggested topics to address on Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Margvelashvili Invites Ukraine’s Poroshenko To Georgia
    Feb23

    Margvelashvili Invites Ukraine’s Poroshenko To Georgia

    Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has invited his Ukrainian counterpart, Petro Poroshenko, to Georgia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ukraine’s Military: Rebel Attacks Preventing Weapons Pullback
    Feb23

    Ukraine’s Military: Rebel Attacks Preventing Weapons Pullback

    Ukraine’s military says it cannot begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the frontlines in the country’s east in accordance with a cease-fire deal, because pro-Russian rebels are still carrying out attacks. Officials said Monday there can be no talk of withdrawing weapons as long as the attacks continue. On Sunday, both sides agreed to...

    Ukraine: rebel attacks prevent weapons pullback
    Feb23

    Ukraine: rebel attacks prevent weapons pullback

    Russia-backed separatists walk after inspecting destroyed Ukrainian army tanks for functional weapons and ammunition near the village of Lohvynove, outside Debaltseve, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 22… …read more Source: The Bismarck...

    Ukraine says weapons pullback delayed by attacks
    Feb23

    Ukraine says weapons pullback delayed by attacks

    Lt. Col. Anatoliy Stelmakh told reporters that the pullback will not start until rebel attacks stop entirely, in line with a cease-fire. …read more Source: USA...

    Ukraine says no weapons pull-back until full ceasefire
    Feb23

    Ukraine says no weapons pull-back until full ceasefire

    Kiev (AFP) – Ukraine’s military said Monday that it is waiting for a full ceasefire with pro-Russian rebels before withdrawing heavy weapons from the frontline, a key next step in a tattered peace plan.”As Ukrainian positions are still being fired upon there can be no talk yet of a withdrawal of weapons,” military...