Section: U.S. News (USA)
Merkel faces Greek challenge with strong political capital
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emerged undamaged from the global financial crisis, European bailouts, an astonishing u-turn on nuclear power and the crisis over Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
White House: Putin calls Obama, discuss Ukraine, IS, Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Barack Obama and discussed continued tensions in eastern Ukraine and the fight against the Islamic State in the Middle East. …read more Source: U.S....
US Marine unit to be sent to Bulgaria to reassure allies
BERLIN (AP) — A U.S. Marine Corps commander says a unit equipped with tanks, light armored vehicles and artillery will be sent to Bulgaria this fall as part of American plans to help reassure NATO allies worried by Russia’s involvement in Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
Putin vows to further strengthen Russian military
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia needs a mighty military to fend off threats near its borders, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, a stance that reflects soaring tensions with the West over the crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
NATO: Risk of return to heavy fighting in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — Warning of a return to heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine this summer, NATO on Thursday blamed Russia and outlined additional support for Kiev, including aid in defusing roadside bombs. …read more Source: U.S....
Diplomats seek to calm Ukraine fighting, break stalemate
PARIS (AP) — The foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany will meet in Paris to discuss efforts to try to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: U.S....
Russian consumer rights group warns against trips to Crimea
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Prosecutor General’s office has launched a probe against a consumer rights group that has cautioned Russians against traveling to Crimea. …read more Source: U.S....
EU extends sanctions against Russia by 6 months
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — The European Union on Monday extended economic sanctions against Russia until January to keep pressure on Moscow over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, drawing a rebuke and a warning of retaliation from Russian officials. …read more Source: U.S....
US Senator McCain slams European stance on Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Sen. John McCain has said during a visit to Ukraine that it is shameful that Washington’s European allies have not done more to assist Ukrainian forces in their quest to defeat Russian-backed separatists in the east. …read more Source: U.S....
Putin urges political settlement for Ukrainian crisis
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine should offer broad rights to its eastern rebel regions in order to end the conflict that has strained Russia-West ties. …read more Source: U.S....
