Section: U.S. News (USA)
Polls open in Dutch referendum on EU-Ukraine trade deal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Polls have opened in a Dutch referendum on a far-reaching free trade deal meant to foster closer ties between Ukraine and the European Union that has run into opposition in the Netherlands where many see it as evidence of unwanted EU expansionism. …read more Source: U.S....
Scrutiny on officials worldwide increases in offshore leaks
LONDON (AP) — Iceland’s prime minister became the first major figure brought down by the leak of millions of records on offshore accounts as the scrutiny intensified around officials from other countries, including Ukraine’s president. …read more Source: U.S....
Pope Francis announces special collection for Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has announced a special collection to help people in Ukraine suffering amid conflict “who thirst for peace and reconciliation.” …read more Source: U.S....
Russia nabs Ukrainian spy, says he will be sent home
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s domestic security agency said Thursday it has captured a Ukrainian security officer who volunteered to spy for Moscow and will send him back because they believe he is a double agent. …read more Source: U.S....
Protesters call for Ukraine’s General Prosecutor to resign
MOSCOW (AP) — Over 500 protesters have gathered outside the administrative headquarters of Ukraine’s president to call for the resignation of the country’s general prosecutor, who they say, has failed to use the full power of his office to deal with endemic corruption. …read more Source: U.S....
Kremlin: ‘Hysteria’ over Ukraine pilot blocks a resolution
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says “hysteria” in Ukraine and the West over imprisoned Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko is interfering with resolving her court case. …read more Source: U.S....
Lawyer for 2 Russian troops in Ukraine found dead
MOSCOW (AP) — A lawyer for two Russian servicemen on trial in Ukraine has been found dead. …read more Source: U.S....
Kerry hopes for progress on Syria, Ukraine in Moscow talks
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says renewed efforts are needed to fight the Islamic State group in Syria in the wake of the attacks in Brussels. …read more Source: U.S....
Russian officials in Crimea confiscate contraband vodka
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials in Crimea say they have intercepted approximately 4,000 bottles of counterfeit vodka that was being transported onto the peninsula. …read more Source: U.S....
Russia accuses Ukraine of ignoring peace deal
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday accused Ukrainian’s government of dragging its feet on implementing last year’s cease-fire agreement as Moscow sought to press its point in a new round of high-level diplomacy. …read more Source: U.S....
