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Russian Investigation Examines Possible Motives For Boris Nemtsov Murder
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top investigative body said Saturday it is looking into several possible motives for the killing of prominent opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, including an attempt to destabilize the state, Islamic extremism, the Ukraine conflict and his personal life. A statement from the body, the Investigative Committee, did not...
Russia Mourns Murdered Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov
By Alexander Winning and Katya Golubkova MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Thousands of stunned Russians laid flowers and lit candles on Saturday on the bridge where opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was shot dead near the Kremlin, a murder that showed the risks of speaking out against President Vladimir Putin. Nemtsov, 55, was shot four times...
Ukraine: Insider Oligarchs Derail Maidan Revolution
In the midst of war and heightened nationalism in Ukraine, many demonstrators who participated in protests at Maidan Square just one year ago are gripped with a profound sense of shock and wonder what has happened to their country. During the revolt in Kiev which eventually ousted the unpopular government of Viktor Yanukovych, the crowd called...
Russian Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov Shot Dead In Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — Boris Nemtsov, a charismatic former deputy prime minister turned Russian opposition leader, was shot and killed in Moscow Saturday, officials said. He was 55. Nemtsov’s death comes just a day before a planned protest against President Vladimir Putin’s rule. The Kremlin said that Putin will personally oversee the...
Weekend Roundup: A Sigh of Relief in Europe
Though nothing is finally settled, Europe this week breathed a sigh of relief. Greece’s Syriza-led government backed down in its confrontation with its EU partners over austerity policies and, after bloody skirmishes in the early days of a new cease-fire agreement, the combatants in Ukraine backed off. Not everyone was happy in Greece,...
Why Peace In Ukraine Must Be Seen To Be Believed
Every week, we bring you one overlooked aspect of the stories that made news in recent days. You noticed the media forgot all about another story’s basic facts? Tweet @TheWorldPost or let us know on our Facebook page. After months of fighting that left more than 5,000 people dead, the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels agreed on...
Ukraine Hyperinflates
Since the New Year, Ukraine’s currency — the hryvnia — has collapsed, losing 51 percent of its value against the U.S. dollar. To put this rout into perspective, consider that the Russian ruble has only lost 8 percent against the greenback during the same period. Like night follows day, the hryvnia’s meltdown has resulted...
Ukraine, Rebels Withdraw Heavy Weapons As Troops Killed
NOVOAMVROSIIVSKE, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatist forces drew back some heavy weapons from the front line in the east Friday in compliance with a cease-fire deal, although officials in Kiev accused rebels of falling short of requirements. Separatist fighters moved rocket launchers to a location 70 kilometers (43 miles) back...
Seven Reasons Why U.S. Should Stay Out of Ukraine-Russia Fight
The ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia appears to be holding, after Kiev’s forces lost ground in a recent spate of fighting. Fortune could yet smile upon Ukraine, but as long as Russia is determined not to let the separatists fail, the former’s efforts likely will be for naught. Only a negotiated settlement, no matter how...
Six Allies Washington Should Dump From Its Lonely Hearts Club
It’s hard to get out of a bad relationship. The good times may be over and the once vibrant connection may be dead, but people just can’t admit that it’s time to say goodbye. Countries have the same problem. Especially the U.S. Washington has spent decades collecting allies, like many people accumulate Facebook...
