Section: The Boston Globe (USA)
Ukraine Civilians ‘in Need of Aid’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said he is ready to consider allowing humanitarian assistance into the rebel-held area of eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: The Boston...
Western Food Ban in Russia Leaves Bad Aftertaste
Among the cafes and restaurants of central Moscow, “Les Enfants du Paradis” stands out. It’s popular with the city’s music and art crowd, who come for the eclectic European food. Pizza, of course, but cutlets and prosciutto too. But all that variety is about to go away. That’s because Russia placed a one-year ban on...
Taking Cover in Ukraine
There’s nothing left as their house smolders after days of shelling near Donetsk. Now they’re seeking shelter in the frigid walls of this cellar – turned bomb shelter. They ran for their lives. …read more Source: The Boston...
UN Warns Moscow Against Humanitarian Efforts
Members of the United Nations Security Council said Friday any attempt by Russia to deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine would be considered an invasion. UN Ambassador to the US, Samantha Power. …read more Source: The Boston...
Markets Cheer Russia’s Ukraine Exit
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...
Nato ‘Concerned’ Over Russia Build-Up
Nato is “very concerned” about the “massive” military build-up of Russian troops along its border with Ukraine, the organisation’s Secretary-General says. …read more Source: The Boston...
Will Russian Sanctions Hit Shoppers?
Steve Rosenberg asks if Russia’s ban on food imports from the EU, US and other Western countries in response to sanctions over Ukraine will affects shoppers. …read more Source: The Boston...
Russia Bans Western Food Imports, Ukraine Scuffles Heat Up
Tension on the streets of Kiev. Holdout demonstrators, angry at perceived Russian interference in Eastern Ukraine, are refusing to leave Independence Square, in an anti-Moscow protest that began last autumn. But Moscow is showing no signs of changing tack, despite the protests.. and economic sanctions imposed by the west. In fact the Russian...
Family, Friends Mourn MH17 Victims
4104 + file Nearly 2000 people gathered at a church in Melbourne to remember the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 that was shot down in Ukraine last month. Friends and family wept as they laid wreaths for the 27 Australians killed in the crash. Australian Prime Minister tony Abbott. …read more Source: The Boston...
Obama: No Need Yet for More U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Barack Obama wraps up the U.S.-Africa Leaders summit declaring the meetings a success with some concrete returns. …read more Source: The Boston...
