Section: The Bismarck Tribune
German economists slash growth forecast
BERLIN (AP) — Leading economic think tanks have slashed their growth forecast for Germany due to weak eurozone and global growth as well as uncertainty over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: The Bismarck...
German exports plunge in August amid Ukraine fears
BERLIN (AP) — German exports plunged in August as increasing uncertainty over the crisis in Ukraine and the timing of summer holidays combined to produce the largest drop in five years. …read more Source: The Bismarck...
UN says hundreds killed during Ukraine cease-fire
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 331 deaths have been reported in eastern Ukraine since last month’s cease-fire deal between Russian-backed separatists and government troops, the United Nations s… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
East Ukraine rebels keep up drive to take airport
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Defense officials in Ukraine say there has been no letup in efforts by pro-Russia separatist fighters in the east to capture the airport in the main rebel-held city of Donetsk. …read more Source: The Bismarck...
New NATO chief brings Poles message of reassurance
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO’s new secretary general said Monday he is concerned about the “many violations” of the cease-fire in eastern Ukraine and that it is important for Russia to use its i… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Latvia’s center-right ruling coalition wins vote
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvia’s ruling center-right coalition parties have won a majority of seats in a parliamentary election dominated by security issues and the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Latvian coalition parties headed for victory
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvia’s center-right coalition government appeared headed for victory Saturday in a parliamentary election overshadowed by the Ukraine crisis and worries over how to deal … …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Ukraine’s truce in trouble amid airport battle
A Pro-Russian rebel prepares his sniper rifle for action near the airport, in the town of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. Pro-Russian rebels are pressing to seize a key airport… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Latvians hold election in shadow of Ukraine crisis
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvians are choosing a new Parliament in an election overshadowed by the Ukraine crisis and worries over how to deal with resurgent neighbor Russia. …read more Source: The Bismarck...
Red Cross office hit by shells in Ukraine, 1 dead
A pro-Russian armored personal carrier passes through the town of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine advanced Wednesday on the government-h… …read more Source: The Bismarck...
