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    Blast in Ukraine’s Capital Stirs Fears of New Conflict
    Aug09

    Blast in Ukraine’s Capital Stirs Fears of New Conflict

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    The explosion, which injured at least two people, came as protest barricades and tents still stand in the central square months after demonstrations that toppled the government. …read more Source: The New York...

    Kyiv Unveils ‘Terrorism’ Sanctions Against Russian Citizens, Companies
    Aug09

    Kyiv Unveils ‘Terrorism’ Sanctions Against Russian Citizens, Companies

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the Ukrainian government is proposing that sanctions be imposed by Ukraine against 172 citizens from Russia and other countries and 65 Russian companies who are financing “terrorism” in the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Iraq Now a No-Go Zone for Commercial U.S. Aircraft, FAA Says
    Aug09

    Iraq Now a No-Go Zone for Commercial U.S. Aircraft, FAA Says

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: Newsweek (USA)

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday restricted U.S. airlines and commercial operators from flying over Iraq while armed conflict raged and the United States launched air strikes. The FAA had previously, on Aug. 1, restricted U.S. airlines from flying at or below 30,000 feet (9,100 meters) over...

    Markets Cheer Russia’s Ukraine Exit
    Aug09

    Markets Cheer Russia’s Ukraine Exit

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: The Boston Globe (USA)

    U.S. stocks finished out the week on a high note- rallying after Russia said its military exercises near Ukraine’s border are over- overshadowing concerns about U.S. air strikes in Iraq. That news also turned stocks positive for the week. Utilities were the best performers on the S&P 500. Their high-dividend yield – attractive to...

    Russian leader of eastern Ukraine rebellion cedes fight to locals
    Aug09

    Russian leader of eastern Ukraine rebellion cedes fight to locals

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: Los Angeles Times (USA)

    The flagging pro-Russia rebellion in eastern Ukraine has a new leader fighting to keep control of the militants’ most important stronghold following the resignation of a Russian citizen who had directed the insurgency since it began more than four months ago. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

    Diplomatic Memo: Iraq Strikes Seen as Giving Putin Pretext in Ukraine
    Aug09

    Diplomatic Memo: Iraq Strikes Seen as Giving Putin Pretext in Ukraine

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    If Russia sends forces into Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin can point to the American intervention in Iraq as justification for protecting a population under siege. …read more Source: The New York...

    Weekend Roundup: America’s Top Strategic Priority Should Be ‘Reopening’ to China
    Aug09

    Weekend Roundup: America’s Top Strategic Priority Should Be ‘Reopening’ to China

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    Writing from Vladivostok, Artyom Lukin sketches a scenario for The WorldPost of where we might end up 20 years from now — World War III-lite — if we continue on the present track. As often in history, seemingly unrelated events on opposite sides of the globe can converge to determine the long course of destiny. As Lukin outlines, such...

    Kyiv Battles Separatists Along Border; Proposes New Sanctions
    Aug09

    Kyiv Battles Separatists Along Border; Proposes New Sanctions

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Ukrainian government forces battled Russian-backed separatists in eastern regions Friday, a top official said, as Kyiv proposed sanctions against dozens of Russian companies and individuals. The fighting came as Ukraine’s armed forces tightened cordons in and around the cities of Donetsk and Luhansk, the last remaining strongholds for...

    Obama Can Ignore Public Opinion on Foreign Policy
    Aug09

    Obama Can Ignore Public Opinion on Foreign Policy

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    War-weary after the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and reeling financially from the Great Recession, the public wants U.S. leaders to focus more at home and shoulder far fewer burdens abroad. The public certainly rejects more American “boots on the ground,” and will strongly resist the new U.S. advisers and air strikes in Iraq. MoreIraq...

    Iran Gives Russia Its Best Chance to Hit Back Against Western Sanctions
    Aug09

    Iran Gives Russia Its Best Chance to Hit Back Against Western Sanctions

    Saturday, August 9 , 2014 - 1:14 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    At the end of April, once the first round of Western sanctions against Russia had taken effect, Vladimir Putin warned the U.S. and Europe that he would not let the assault on Russia go unpunished. “The Russian government has already proposed some retaliatory steps,” the Russian President said, and he would “have to think...