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    EU Names Polish PM as Council President
    Aug31

    EU Names Polish PM as Council President

    The European Union chose new leadership Saturday, announcing Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Turk as its new council president. EU leaders chose Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini to succeed Catherine Ashton as head of foreign policy for the 28-nation bloc. Former Belgian Prime Minster Herman Van Rompuy, who currently heads the...

    European Union threatens Russia with stricter sanctions
    Aug31

    European Union threatens Russia with stricter sanctions

    The European Union slapped back at Moscow Saturday, threatening to impose stricter sanctions as Ukrainian officials accused Russia of sending in more tanks to flatten a small border town. During an EU summit in Brussels, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said thousands of foreign troops have flooded his country — a day after Russian leader...

    Poroshenko Says Ukraine Near ‘Point Of No Return’; Putin Warns Don’t ‘Mess With Us’
    Aug31

    Poroshenko Says Ukraine Near ‘Point Of No Return’; Putin Warns Don’t ‘Mess With Us’

    Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told the European Union’s foreign ministers Saturday Ukraine is “very close to the point of no return,” and a “full-scale war” with Russia, days after his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin warned the international community “it’s best not to mess with us.” Poroshenko’s comments came just...

    Pro-Russia rebels confident after making gains
    Aug31

    Pro-Russia rebels confident after making gains

    STAROBESHEVE, Ukraine (AP) — As the survivor of a tank attack on a Ukrainian army truck was being carried into an ambulance, he was showered with verbal abuse by a rebel fighter…. …read more Source: Associated...

    World conflicts will dominate Sunday TV talk shows
    Aug31

    World conflicts will dominate Sunday TV talk shows

    Ukraine, Syria and Iraq take center stage …read more Source: USA...

    Russia ‘practically in a war state’ with E.U., says Lithuania leader
    Aug31

    Russia ‘practically in a war state’ with E.U., says Lithuania leader

    Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite claimed Russia is “practically” at war with Europe ahead of a meeting with European Union leaders which will likely result in more sanctions on Russia. “It is the fact that Russia is in a war state against Ukraine. That means it is in a state of … …read more Source: The...

    Russia Effectively at War with EU -Lithuanian President
    Aug30

    Russia Effectively at War with EU -Lithuanian President

    Russia is at war with Ukraine and so effectively at war with Europe, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite said on Saturday, calling on Europe to supply Kiev with military equipment. “It is the fact that Russia is in a war state against Ukraine. That means it is in a state of war against a country which would like to be closely integrated...

    Pro-Russian Rebels Inspire Toy Soldier Maker
    Aug30

    Pro-Russian Rebels Inspire Toy Soldier Maker

    A toy soldier maker in Moscow prepares for the launch of his new collection — they’re pro-Russian rebel fighters inspired by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Timur Zamilov says he previously designed a set of toy soldiers after the annexation of Crimea. …read more Source: The Boston...

    Pro-Russia Rebels Confident After Making Gains
    Aug30

    Pro-Russia Rebels Confident After Making Gains

    STAROBESHEVE, Ukraine—As the survivor of a tank attack on a Ukrainian army truck was being carried into an ambulance, he was showered with verbal abuse by a rebel fighter. “Why didn’t you say before that you were alive? Why so quiet?” the rebel taunted. Minutes later, the Ukrainian soldier drew his last breath. Under the gaze of rebels,...

    Russia and Ukraine Close to ‘Point of No Return’ -EU
    Aug30

    Russia and Ukraine Close to ‘Point of No Return’ -EU

    As fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian separatists, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko arrives in Brussels Saturday in a bid for Europe’s support. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso warns Russia against escalating the crisis. …read more Source: The Boston...