Section: The Bellingham Herald (USA)
Merkel: 10 years in office and no signs of stopping
Angela Merkel marks her 10th anniversary at the helm of Germany on Sunday, becoming only the third post-World War II chancellor to hit that milestone. Over Merkel’s decade in charge, she has presided over Germany’s strong re-emergence on the world scene — showing leadership in the European financial crisis, pioneering the use of...
Fuel shortages reported in rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine
Severe fuel shortages have hit the rebel-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Russia to ban Ukrainian food imports from January
Russia says it intends to ban imports of Ukrainian food starting next year. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Narrowing rift, US and Russia entertain cooperation in Syria
In a striking shift, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin are embarking on a tentative path toward closer ties and possible military cooperation, as the bitter rift over Ukraine gives way to common cause against the Islamic State group. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Obama, Putin discuss Syria conflict on G-20 summit sidelines
President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin traded views on Syria’s civil war and broached the tense topic of Ukraine during an impromptu sit-down Sunday in Turkey, American and Russian officials said. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukrainian cleared of planning to bomb Russia’s UK embassy
A jury has cleared a Ukrainian man accused of plotting to blow up the Russian embassy in London after being radicalized by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Helicopter crashes in Slovakia, killing 6
Slovak Interior Minister Robert Kalinak says a Ukrainian helicopter has crashed in eastern Slovakia, killing six people. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukrainian lawmakers approve gay rights bill
Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a bill that bans discrimination of gays, key legislation intended to help pave the way for visa-free travel between Ukraine and the European Union. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Ukraine’s military has rebounded despite budget and battle woes
Ukraine military now at 240,000 troops – with no international weapons aidTank production up 2,300 percent in 2 years; spending to reach 5 percent of GDPMilitary now among largest in Europe … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
Carter says Russia, China potentially threaten global order
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Saturday accused Russia of endangering world order, citing its incursions in Ukraine and loose talk about nuclear weapons, and said the U.S. defense establishment is searching for creative ways to deter Russian aggression and protect U.S. allies. … Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
