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    Ukraine rebels reclaim village on Russian border
    Jul16

    Ukraine rebels reclaim village on Russian border

    Sergei Kavtaradze, a spokesman for a separatist group that calls itself the Donetsk People’s Republic, said one rebel militiaman was killed and another 15 injured in fighting in the village of Marinivka. Since the start of the month, Ukrainian forces have halved the territory held by the insurgency, which is seeking to wrest two eastern...

    Ukraine rebels reclaim village on Russian border in fight-back against government troops
    Jul16

    Ukraine rebels reclaim village on Russian border in fight-back against government troops

    Separatist rebels in east Ukraine say they have retaken a village near the Russian border from government forces as they attempt to regain territory. …read more Source: FOX...

    Ukraine leader pushes for tough action on Russia
    Jul16

    Ukraine leader pushes for tough action on Russia

    Ukrainian’s President has urged the EU to take tough action against Russia over the separatist conflict in Ukraine’s eastern regions. …read more Source:...

    EU to Consider Blocking New Loans to Russia
    Jul16

    EU to Consider Blocking New Loans to Russia

    European Union leaders will work to block loans for new projects in Russia by two multilateral lenders and broaden the scope of other sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The EU leaders, who are scheduled to meet in Brussels later Wednesday, will step up sanctions...

    BRICS: To Dismiss or Not to Dismiss?
    Jul16

    BRICS: To Dismiss or Not to Dismiss?

    My Folha colleague Clovis Rossi recently noted that my colleagues at the Council on Foreign Relations ignored this week’s BRICS summit when assembling the July “World Events Calendar.” Whether an editorial oversight or a conscious omission, the BRICS and BRICS-UNASUR summits are indeed barely on Washington’s radar. I share...

    Euro-Zone Trade With Russia Down Sharply
    Jul16

    Euro-Zone Trade With Russia Down Sharply

    The euro zone’s surplus in its trade in goods with the rest of the world rose in May compared but trade with Russia has been hit by the conflict with Ukraine. …read more Source: The Wall Street...

    Draft Statement Says EU Will Work To Block New Loans To Russia
    Jul16

    Draft Statement Says EU Will Work To Block New Loans To Russia

    European Union leaders will work to block loans for new projects in Russia by two multilateral lenders and broaden the scope of other sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    From foes to brothers in arms: Ukraine police and protesters unite
    Jul16

    From foes to brothers in arms: Ukraine police and protesters unite

    “Run for cover, everybody; get the hell out of here, on the double!” the leader of the commando unit shouted over his shoulder to the men behind him, his voice echoing eerily in the pitch-black basement. “It is a booby-trap. Watch your step for more wires as you go!” …read more Source: Los Angeles...

    Scotland Will Be Banned From Europe For 5 Years If It Votes For Independence
    Jul16

    Scotland Will Be Banned From Europe For 5 Years If It Votes For Independence

    If Scotland votes for independence in its referendum on Sept. 18, it will not be allowed to join the European Union for five years. New European Union chief Jean-Claude Juncker said last night that the EU needs to take a break from admitting new countries. “Under my presidency of the commission, ongoing negotiations will continue …...

    Russia Feels Heat of Ukraine Conflict
    Jul16

    Russia Feels Heat of Ukraine Conflict

    Russia’s Ministry of Defence has shown journalists what it says is the aftermath of a shell attack on its soil on Sunday, which killed one man. …read more Source: The Boston...