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    Ukraine troops push toward rebels in Donetsk
    Aug05

    Ukraine troops push toward rebels in Donetsk

    Government forces seen in control of key checkpoint near pro-Russian separatists’ stronghold …read more Source:...

    Switzerland Expands Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Crisis
    Aug05

    Switzerland Expands Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Crisis

    Switzerland has extended its sanctions over Ukraine’s crisis by adding 26 more Russians and pro-Russian Ukrainians to the list. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    10 Things You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell (DIA, SPY, QQQ, GCI, DIS, Z, GRPN, FSLR, PBPB)
    Aug05

    10 Things You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell (DIA, SPY, QQQ, GCI, DIS, Z, GRPN, FSLR, PBPB)

    Good morning! Here’s what you need to know. 1. Israel Withdraws From Gaza. Forces withdrew in advance of a 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt, and after Israel had announced it had completed its mission to destroy Hamas tunnels. “Hamas and Islamic Jihad appeared ready for the conflict to come to a halt,” the New York...

    Ukrainian troops edge closer to rebel city
    Aug05

    Ukrainian troops edge closer to rebel city

    DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops took control of a checkpoint Tuesday on the western edge of the pro-Russian rebel-held city of Donetsk as the government makes further gradual advances to quash separatist forces in the east. The West has also accused Russia of most likely providing the insurgents with surface-to-air missiles that...

    Retired Sniper Rejoins Ukrainian Forces
    Aug05

    Retired Sniper Rejoins Ukrainian Forces

    A retired Ukrainian soldier decided to rejoin the army after he saw a television report about troops suffering losses against the separatist insurgency in the country’s east. The 58-year-old sniper, who uses the nom de guerre Klym, now fights alongside younger soldiers in the Donbass battalion in the embattled Donetsk region....

    Russia Is ‘Ready’ For Battle In Ukraine
    Aug05

    Russia Is ‘Ready’ For Battle In Ukraine

    Russia has significantly built up its troop presence along the Ukrainian border, making it ready for a potential large-scale invasion of southeastern Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin so chooses. The New York Times’ Michael Gordon and Eric Schmitt report, citing Western officials, that Russia has nearly doubled its battalions...

    US officials warn Russian troops could move quickly against Ukraine, report says
    Aug05

    US officials warn Russian troops could move quickly against Ukraine, report says

    U.S. officials say that a rapid buildup of Russian troops near the country’s border with Ukraine has raised the specter of a cross-border attack with little or no warning, according to a published report. …read more Source: FOX...

    Russia To Hold War Games In Show Of Strength Near Ukraine
    Aug05

    Russia To Hold War Games In Show Of Strength Near Ukraine

    (Reuters) – Russia announced military exercises near the border with Ukraine on Monday in a show of strength as the Ukrainian army recaptured more territory from pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country. The Russian air force said more than 100 aircraft, including fighter jets and bombers, were taking part in the maneuvers this...

    Winging It: Putin Has No Master Plan for Ukraine, Insiders Say
    Aug05

    Winging It: Putin Has No Master Plan for Ukraine, Insiders Say

    Analysis: Russian president’s aggressive approach to Ukraine leaves him with hard choices, risks more catastrophic fallout like downing of MH17. …read more Source:...

    Cease-Fire Takes Effect to End Gaza War
    Aug05

    Cease-Fire Takes Effect to End Gaza War

    MoreIf the Gaza Truce Holds, What Then? 5 Possible OutcomesIsraeli Airstrike Kills Militant Leader in GazaArabic-Language Anne Frank Documentary to Include Israel-Gaza Footage(GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip) — A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas meant to last at least three days and end nearly a month of fighting went into effect in the Gaza Strip...