Putin in the dock by Telegraph View | Putin is Not a Rational Actor and Will Continue the War Despite His Interests or Russia’s, Oreshkin Says - by paul goble | MOSCOW (Reuters) - Boxed into a corner by a financial crisis and the West's refusal to drop sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has come out fighting. | Report Warns Of 'Disturbing' Decline In Global Freedom by noreply@rferl.org (RFE/RL) | » By Labeling Russia an Aggressor, Ukraine has Gained a Great Deal, Analysts Say 28/01/15 12:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks

Putin in the dock by Telegraph View

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:26 PM

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Telegraph View: The Alexander Litvinenko inquest is a reminder of Russia's refusal to play by the rules of civilised behaviour

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Обама и Меркель: Россию нужно призвать к ответу - BBC Russian

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:25 PM

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Обама и Меркель: Россию нужно призвать к ответу BBC Russian Президент США Барак Обама и канцлер Германии Ангела Меркель согласились с тем, что Россию нужно призвать к ответу в связи с ситуацией на востоке Украины, а также договорились завершить работу по оказанию финансовой помощи Киеву. Как сообщает пресс-служба Белого ... США и Германия продолжат оказывать финансовую помощь УкраинеПравда.Ру Обама и Меркель обсудили обострение ситуации на УкраинеВести.Ru Обама и Меркель решили усилить давление на РоссиюГазета Труд Regions.ru -Все для Вас Все похожие статьи: 165 »

Russian Ruble Weakens on Threat of New Sanctions, Dropping Oil Price by Reuters

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:25 PM

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The Russian ruble weakened on Wednesday, with a retreat in oil prices and a threat of new sanctions on Moscow for its role in the Ukraine crisis promising to weigh on the currency in the near future.

Is Greece about to cosy up to Russia? - CNBC

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:24 PM

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Is Greece about to cosy up to Russia? CNBC EU foreign ministers were urged to consider possible new sanctions against Russia, which is seen as responsible for the latest aggression, when they meet at an emergency meeting on Thursday. A final decision on extra sanctions is not expected to be ...  EU Heads Push for More Russian Sanctions

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В Госдуме решили разобраться с «аннексией ГДР» в 1989 году - РБК

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:23 PM

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Ukraine conflict: US warns of more sanctions on Russia - BBC News

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:22 PM

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Ukraine conflict: US warns of more sanctions on Russia BBC News US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has said sanctions against Russia could be extended because of the escalation of violence in east Ukraine. He was speaking on a visit to Kiev, after European Union leaders said they would consider "further restrictive ... EU Heads Push for More Russian SanctionsWall Street Journal Top American Diplomat Decries 'Lies' of Russian MediaForeign Policy (blog) Arm Ukraine to show Russia conflict has a costFinancial Times Voice of America -Forbes all 3,762 news articles »

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EU to Extend Russia Sanctionsby webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:21 PM

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The European Union will extend by six months sanctions imposed on Russia last March over its annexation of Crimea, add new people to those under sanctions and prepare new measures, draft conclusions for an EU foreign ministers meeting showed. EU foreign ministers will meet on Thursday in Brussels for emergency talks to address renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine and an offensive by Russian-backed separatists. "In view of the worsening situation, the Council agrees to extend the restrictive measures targeting persons and entities for threatening or undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, adopted in March 2014 and subsequently updated, until September 2015,'' the draft conclusions said. "Moreover, it calls on European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Commission to present a proposal for decision within a week on additional listings,'' said the draft, which was seen by Reuters. "The Council will continue to closely follow the situation on the ground and will act accordingly. The Council asks that further preparatory work by the Commission and the EEAS be undertaken on any appropriate action, in particular on further restrictive measures,'' it said. On March 17, 2014, the European Union subjected 21 officials to visa bans and asset freezes for their role in the take-over of Crimea by Russia. They included three senior Russian commanders.

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By Labeling Russia an Aggressor, Ukraine has Gained a Great Deal, Analysts Say by paul goble (noreply@blogger.com)

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:20 PM

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            Staunton, January 28 – The decision of the Verkhovna Rada to declare Russian an aggressor country in the wake of the attacks on Mariupol and to appeal to the international community to do the same is important for Kyiv both internationally and domestically and thus a significant albeit formal defeat for Moscow.

            That is the judgment of Lyudmia Balabay, a commentator for Kyiv’s “Obozrevatel” site, and of the experts she surveys in a new article on that portal (obozrevatel.com/politics/56801-chto-poluchit-kiev-i-poteryaet-moskva-ot-priznaniya-rossii-agressorom-mneniya-ekspertov.htm?full=1).

            Leaving aside the question of why Ukraine waited so long, Balabay says, the new document is nonetheless a very important step forward. “A great part of the document is devoted to the description of the situation” rather than the decision itself, but that too is important for the future both abroad and at home.

            The Ukrainian deputies, she points out, “stressed the systematic violations by Russia of the basic norms of international law and human rights, including the right to life, the Kremlin’s support of terrorists (with arms and forces), its involvement with the downing of the Malaysian jetliner, and its unwillingness to fulfill international agreements it has signed.”

            From one perspective, of course, this measure does no more than repeat “what everyone already knows,” but from another, this is a major advance because it does all this “in an official document” which can be distributed to others and which will be “not unimportant” for any investigations diplomatic or criminal “after the conclusion of the conflict.”

            Having declared Russia an aggressor, Kyiv calls on other countries and international bodies to ensure that those guilty of crimes against humanity will be punished, to declare the self-proclaimed Luhansk and Donetsk “republics” terrorist organizations and the Russian Federation “a country which supports terrorism,” to increase pressure on Moscow with new sanctions and limitations, and to provide military and humanitarian help to Ukraine to resist Russian aggression.

            Some commentators have suggested that Ukraine gains very little from this declaration and unnecessarily complicates its relations with Western powers that want negotiations to start between Ukraine and Russia, but many Ukrainian analysts argue that such a view misses the point of just how important that declaration is both internationally and at home.

            Aleksery Garan, the director of the School of Political Analysis at the Kyiv-Mohylev Academy says that by taking this step, Ukraine has made it far easier for the West to impose additional sanctions on Russia. At the very least, he argues, it gives Ukraine “the right to demand sanctions” against Russian from the EU and the US.

            That alone, he argues, makes this “a very important formal decision” and not just a “populist” ploy as some have suggested.

            Taras Chonovol, a former member of the Verkhova Rada, agrees, pointing out that the new identification of Russia as an aggressor allows the West to “punish him with a clear conscience” because his actions have now been categorized in this way officially by Ukraine’s parliament.

            He adds that this declaration opens the way for Ukraine to introduce limits on its relations with Russia, including abrogating agreements, without risking the accusation that it and not Moscow is violating those accords or that it and not Moscow is acting in some kind of “undemocratic” fashion.

            But Ukrainian diplomat Bogdan Yaremenko offers a somewhat different conclusion. As important as the document is internationally, he says, it is “more important for the domestic politics of Ukraine” given that “de facto the majority of countries have already recognized that Russia is an aggressor.”

            With this declaration, the diplomat continues, Ukraine has formally entered into a state of war, one that opens a broad path “for the adoption of other important state decisions” such as the introduction of martial law, breaking diplomatic ties with Russia, and the introduction of Ukrainian sanctions of various kinds against Russia.

            And in addition, Yaremenko says, it will “play a consolidating role in Ukrainian society which is very important given the need to unite for opposing terrorists and Russian Federation forces” on Ukrainian soil. Those are all very concrete consequences and thus the declaration of Russia as an aggressor is no small thing at all.

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Ukraine Live Day 345: Russian-Backed Forces Continue Offensive In Donetsk Region by Liveblog Team

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:19 PM

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Obama's Attorney General Pick Faces Heated Confirmation Debate by webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:18 PM

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President Barack Obama's pick for his next attorney general faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday that will likely highlight tensions between the Obama administration and the new Republican Congress. Loretta Lynch, nominated to the post in November, has stirred little controversy in her 16 years with the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn and is expected to win confirmation. But she is likely to face hours of grilling from the Senate Judiciary Committee on hot button issues including immigration, guns, civil rights, national security, and her relationship with congressional Republicans, who frequently clashed with Attorney General Eric Holder, an unapologetic liberal voice and one of Obama's closest allies. Some Republicans have threatened to use the nomination process as a battleground to defy Obama's November immigration order, which eased the threat of deportation for some 5 million undocumented immigrants. One Republican, David Vitter, has already said he will vote “no” and complained that Lynch did not answer his questions on immigration and other topics when they met earlier this month. Chuck Grassley, who chairs the committee, has said he plans to keep the hearing going until lawmakers ask all their questions. “There are obviously ongoing disputes between the administration and particular senators, and the nominee becomes the vehicle by which those disputes are aired,” said Ronald Weich, a former top Justice Department official on legislative affairs who is now dean at the University of Baltimore's law school. Lynch, 55, would be the first black woman to lead the department, coming to the post amid tensions between black communities and law enforcement after grand juries failed to indict two white police officers who killed unarmed black men in separate incidents in Ferguson, Missouri and New York City. She has built a reputation as a diligent prosecutor who avoids the spotlight, bringing big cases against terrorists and global banks, and dealing with more mundane issues on an Attorney General's advisory committee like phone trees and the use of toner at U.S. Attorney's offices. She is also known for her diplomatic style, which has earned her praise from unexpected corners. “She's an impressive prosecutor, a U.S. attorney and professional,” Senator John Cornyn, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, told reporters on Tuesday. “For me, anything that would expedite Eric Holder's retirement is a good thing.”

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Kadyrov Urges Chechens Fighting In Syria To Come Home, Turn Themselves In To Police

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:18 PM

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The Chechen leader said that Chechen nationals fighting in Syria would not be allowed to "be in the country again in an uncontrolled manner."

Russian Parliament Could Condemn 'Annexation' Of East Germany

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:17 PM

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Russia's parliament is considering issuing a statement condemning the "annexation" of East Germany by West Germany a quarter-century ago.

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Anti-IS Chechen Militants: We Don't Like Kurds But We're Glad When Anyone Kills IS

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:16 PM

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Chechen militants in Syria fighting in factions opposed to the Islamic State (IS) group have expressed positive reactions to this week's Kurdish victory over IS in Kobani, while insisting that they do not support the Kurds.

Putin is Not a Rational Actor and Will Continue the War Despite His Interests or Russia’s, Oreshkin Saysby paul goble (noreply@blogger.com)

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:05 PM

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            Staunton, January 28 – Many Western policies are based on the notion that Vladimir Putin will change course once he sees that the costs of his invasion of Ukraine far exceed any possible benefits, but such an approach is based on the false assumption that the Kremlin leader is a rational actor.

            In fact, Russian analyst Dmitry Oreshkin argues, Putin is anything but a rational actor and instead is trapped in a set of assumptions about the nature of the world, many of them inherited from his Soviet past, that make it more likely he will continue to expand the war however much his or his country’s interests as understood by others will suffer.

            Putin and his entourage, the analyst continues, still are under the power of “an incurable Soviet mythology which arises from ignorance” of the way the world is, and that drives much of what he and they do (nvua.net/publications/siloviki-vokrug-putina-govoryat-chto-rossiyskaya-armiya-silnee-ukrainskoy-i-eto-nado-ispolzovat-rossiyskiy-politolog-31334.html).

            He and then believe, Oreshkin says, in the Stalinist notion that “the bigger the land, the richer the territory” rather than recognizing that size and wealth are not necessarily the same thing and that additional territory may in fact entail additional and unwelcome costs rather than benefits.

            But Putin, those around him, and increasingly thanks to Moscow’s propaganda many in the Russian population believe as Stalin did and thus the others view the current Kremlin leader as someone who is addressing and thus helping to overcome the wound to their pride that they suffered as a result of the demise of the USSR.

            From this perspective, “others have cut off our land, and NATO is surrounding us.” And Putin is “using this Soviet mantra to boost his rating,” but as he does so, he is running into “really existing limitations which are not considered in this mantra and which cannot be considered because it – the mantra – is something invented.”

            “If Putin were rational and lived in a contemporary system of values,” Oreshkin says, the Kremlin leader would have long ago recognized that he and Russia have no need for a Donetsk “republic” and that having one would only put new burdens on Russia, burdens that it is not easily able to bear.

            Even now, deciding to sacrifice the Donbas would be “a rational choice,” the analyst continues, “but it would be a catastrophic loss for him because in that event he would begin to be viewed as a traitor.” As a result and against all rational logic, Putin has thus been “forced to play the role of the ingatherer of Russian lands.”

            He is quite willing to play this role, but his own policies are working against it. By invading Ukraine, he is driving all the rest of what might be a Russian world into opposition – even including Belarus. “In this sense,” Oreshkin says, “Putin is a loser, but he will devote all his efforts in order that people in Russia will not understand this. Therefore, he will present himself as a victor,” whatever his real losses.

            That is one of Putin’s failures. The second has the same roots and involves the contradiction between the ingatherer of Russian lands and the actual lack of the resources that would be necessary for him to play that role.  Related to that is that he must navigate between appearing macho at home while not appearing too macho for the West’s tastes in Ukraine.

            Putin also is in trouble because of his “personal problems” which impose a particular and false view of the world.  “As a chekist, he cannot allow that something happens on the earth in a natural way.” He believes that it is always “organized by one or another group” and “therefore, he really thinks that the Americans made the Maidan.”

            This is not so much paranoia as some may think but rather a limitation in Putin’s ability to think about the world, Oreshkin says.  “He simply cannot understand that people would like to live in a country where elections are honest, where the authorities steal a little less, and where tax payers can exert a little more influence on the politics of their country.”

            Instead, he “sees his function as one of the leaders of an influence group to oppose other influence groups which in his understanding are eating away at Russian sovereignty which he conceives as the sovereignty of his influence group” and not that of the Russian people as a whole.

            As a result, “he does not understand who is sovereign in Ukraine. He thinks that it is Obama, just as many [Russians] do. What can he do in this situation? He is required to oppose these influence groups which took territory away from the Soviet Union.”

            At the same time, Putin “does understand” that Russia is falling ever further behind the West economically and that he “cannot offer Ukraine a more effective economic model, while the EU can. He can only offer Ukraine a discount on the price of gas or in the opposite case shut it off. That is all he can do.”

            Only in war can he maintain the competitiveness of the Soviet past. In a direct clash with Ukraine economically, Russia will fall behind in two or three years; but militarily, it is still stronger.  In that circumstance, Putin cannot allow Ukrainians to have a better standard of living or stability not only because of Ukraine but also because of Russia as well.

            Putin thus wants to ensure that Ukraine cannot become a member of Western institutions like the EU and NATO, and he sees the only way to do that is to continue to generate instability in Ukraine via military means. He certainly cannot offer Ukrainians something better than the West can.

            He will thus be compelled to continue to fight even though the Russian army is not in a position to take Kyiv except at costs Russians won’t pay, however wonderful the Russian army is in the eyes of Putin’s military advisors.  But because he sees no way out for himself but to go on as now, he will find himself caught in an extremely unwelcome and unnecessary war.

             What Putin is doing and will do, Oreshkin concludes, is “nothing new” for Moscow.  The Russian analyst points to the way in which the Russian government used the Karabakh conflict in the 1990s. At that time, the conflict bubbled along when nothing was at stake for Moscow and then exploded when Moscow was concerned about an oil or gas pipeline.

“Today,” Oreshkin says, “Eastern Ukraine is going to fill the very same function” that Karabakh did then.

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Outspoken, Marxist and anti-austerity: Greek PM Alexis Tsipras unveils his new cabinet

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:03 PM

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From an outspoken anti-bailout critic to the Marxist leader of Syriza's left-wing hardliners, Alexis Tsipras has wasted little time signalling his government's intentions after naming his anti-austerity cabinet.

EU emergency meeting set to punish Russia – but Greece may intervene by Ian Traynor in Brussels

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:03 PM

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Tsipras government could disrupt Thursday’s summit after it disagreed with a joint EU statement on Mariupol shelling

European governments are to push for tighter sanctions against the Kremlin and against Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, but the new left-wing Greek government of Alexis Tsipras is likely to use the emergency meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels to pick its first fight with the rest of Europe.

The meeting was called at short notice by Federica Mogherini, the EU’s foreign policy coordinator, who has been forced to back down from a position calling for a relaxation of pressure on Moscow, as a result of last week’s shelling by separatists of the town of Mariupol that killed 30 civilians.

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Military has wide discretion on Bergdahl charges - U.S. News & World Report

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 1:01 PM

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Military has wide discretion on Bergdahl charges U.S. News & World Report FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Army shows Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Army and Pentagon officials said Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, there has been no decision on what, if any, criminal charges will be filed against Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier ... and more »

Army Says Still No Decision on Bowe Bergdahl's Fate - KMBZ

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:59 PM

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Army Says Still No Decision on Bowe Bergdahl's Fate KMBZ ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- No decision has been made about Bowe Bergdahl's future, military officials said Tuesday, as an Army general continues to review the circumstances surrounding his 2009 disappearance that led to five years in Taliban captivity. and more »

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Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit - CNN International

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:59 PM

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Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit CNN International Washington (CNN) House Speaker John Boehner announced Tuesday plans to pursue legal action against the Obama administration in order to challenge President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, CNN has learned. Boehner told ... and more »

Winston Churchill as you've never seen him before

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:57 PM

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Handout photo issued by National Media Museum Collection dated circa 1880 of Sir Winston Churchill aged 6 with his aunt Lady Leslie, which is one of several images found in a collection belonging to the National Media Museum that haven't been seen since they were published in the Daily Herald at the time. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday January 27, 2015. Friday January 30, 2015, marks the 50th anniversary of Churchill's funeral. More info can be found at www.nationalmediamueseum.org.uk Photo credit should read: Daily Herald Archive/National Media Museum Collection/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Dems: Sheldon Silver to vacate speaker's post; interim leader named - Newsday

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:53 PM

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Dems: Sheldon Silver to vacate speaker's post; interim leader named Newsday Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver leaves his office at the Capitol building in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. (Credit: AP / Patrick Dodson). ALBANY -- Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful New York politicians over the past two ... and more »

After Three Russians Are Charged, the Prospect of a Spy Swap Surfaces by By BENJAMIN WEISER and KATE PASTOR

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:49 PM

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Abuse-of-power case against Perry to proceed - Tribune-Review

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:49 PM

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Abuse-of-power case against Perry to proceed Tribune-Review AUSTIN — A Texas judge Tuesday refused to dismiss a felony abuse-of-power case against former Gov. Rick Perry on constitutional grounds, ruling that criminal charges against the possible 2016 presidential candidate should stand. District Judge Bert ... and more »

NY lawmaker to leave post as Assembly speaker - USA TODAY

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:49 PM

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NY lawmaker to leave post as Assembly speaker USA TODAY ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Assembly Democrats announced Tuesday night that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will vacate his position by Monday. The majority leader will serve as speaker until Feb. 10, when an election would be held to fill the post ... and more »

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The Nisman files: A who’s who in Argentina’s deadly whodunitby Simeon Tegel

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:46 PM

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LIMA — A president. A locksmith. A gun-owning IT expert. There's quite a cast of characters around the mysterious death of the prosecutor who alleged his government was covering up Iran’s role in a Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing.

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Report Warns Of 'Disturbing' Decline In Global Freedomby noreply@rferl.org (RFE/RL)

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:46 PM

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A leading democracy watchdog says global freedom suffered a "disturbing" decline in 2014, with Syria ranking as the world's least free country and Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine dealing a bad blow to democracy.

Pentagon disputes that a decision has been made in Bowe Bergdahl case - HeraldNet

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:35 PM

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Pentagon disputes that a decision has been made in Bowe Bergdahl case HeraldNet WASHINGTON — Top Pentagon officials disputed Tuesday that Army commanders have decided to charge a U.S. soldier who went missing in Afghanistan in 2009 with desertion, saying that while an Army investigation is complete, no decisions have been ... and more »

Putin eyes benefits as rebels gain in Ukraine

Wednesday January 28th, 2015 at 12:20 PM

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Boxed into a corner by a financial crisis and the West's refusal to drop sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has come out fighting.

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mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. U.S. News & World Report Military has wide discretion on Bergdahl charges U.S. News & World Report FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Army shows Sgt. Bowe Bergda...

» Army Says Still No Decision on Bowe Bergdahl's Fate - KMBZ
28/01/15 11:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. KMBZ Army Says Still No Decision on Bowe Bergdahl's Fate KMBZ ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- No decision has been made about Bowe Bergdahl's future, military officials said Tuesday, as ...

» Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit - CNN International
28/01/15 11:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. CNN International Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit CNN International Washington (CNN) House Speaker John Boehner announced Tuesday plans to pursue legal action aga...

» Winston Churchill as you've never seen him before
28/01/15 11:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. Handout photo issued by National Media Museum Collection dated circa 1880 of Sir Winston Churchill aged 6 with his aunt Lady Leslie, which is one of several images found in a collection...

» Dems: Sheldon Silver to vacate speaker's post; interim leader named - Newsday
28/01/15 11:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Dems: Sheldon Silver to vacate speaker's post; interim leader named Newsday Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver leaves his office at the Capitol building in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 2...

» After Three Russians Are Charged, the Prospect of a Spy Swap Surfaces
28/01/15 11:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. The issue is arising surfacing after three men were accused by federal officials of working as covert agents operating in New York for the Russian foreign intelligence agency.

» Abuse-of-power case against Perry to proceed - Tribune-Review
28/01/15 11:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Abuse-of-power case against Perry to proceed Tribune-Review AUSTIN — A Texas judge Tuesday refused to dismiss a felony abuse-of-power case against former Gov. Rick Perry on const...

» NY lawmaker to leave post as Assembly speaker - USA TODAY
28/01/15 11:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. NY lawmaker to leave post as Assembly speaker USA TODAY ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Assembly Democrats announced Tuesday night that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will vacate his po...

» The Nisman files: A who’s who in Argentina’s deadly whodunit
28/01/15 11:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from GlobalPost - Home. LIMA — A president. A locksmith. A gun-owning IT expert. There's quite a cast of characters around the mysterious death of the prosecutor who alleged his government was covering up Iran’...

» Report Warns Of 'Disturbing' Decline In Global Freedom
28/01/15 11:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. A leading democracy watchdog says global freedom suffered a "disturbing" decline in 2014, with Syria ranking as the world's least free country and Russia's "invasion" of ...

» Pentagon disputes that a decision has been made in Bowe Bergdahl case - HeraldNet
28/01/15 11:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Pentagon disputes that a decision has been made in Bowe Bergdahl case HeraldNet WASHINGTON — Top Pentagon officials disputed Tuesday that Army commanders have decided to charge a...

» Putin eyes benefits as rebels gain in Ukraine
28/01/15 11:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Boxed into a corner by a financial crisis and the West's refusal to drop sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has come out fighting.

» Remarkable Fossils Push Back Snake Origins by 65 Million Years
27/01/15 20:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Snakes have been slithering on Earth far longer than anyone ever realized. Scientists on Tuesday described the four oldest-known snake fossils, the most ancient of which was a roughly 10-...

» Winter Storm 2015: Timelapse Views of the Snowstorm | The New York Times
27/01/15 20:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by The New York Times. Winter Storm 2015: Juno: Timelapse Views of the Snowstorm | The New York Times From around Manhattan, timelapse views of the late-January snowstorm. Produced by: Margaret Che...

» Twin Brothers Who Ran $2bn Drug Empire Jailed
27/01/15 20:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. The Chicago siblings' enterprise was so lucrative they had to employ full-time money counters to keep tabs on the waves of cash.

» Mexico says murdered students were mistaken for rival gang
27/01/15 20:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The 43 Mexican students who disappeared four months ago were murdered on the orders of a drug cartel who mistook them for members of a rival gang, the governmen...

» Weak Corporate Results Put the Market in a Hole - New York Times
27/01/15 20:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Fox News Weak Corporate Results Put the Market in a Hole New York Times Stocks slumped Tuesday after some of the market's largest companies reported disappointing earnings, takin...

» Winter Storm 2015: De Blasio Defends Storm Preparations | The New York Times
27/01/15 20:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by The New York Times. Winter Storm 2015: De Blasio Defends Storm Preparations | The New York Times Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York stressed the importance of heeding warnings though a snowstorm a...

» US Official:' A Free Europe Rises or Falls With Ukraine'
27/01/15 20:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. A top U.S. official said Tuesday that the conflict in eastern Ukraine has become a battleground for a peaceful and free Europe. "We all know that today, a Europe whole, free and at peace ...

» Putin slams bids to rewrite history at Auschwitz memorial
27/01/15 20:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by AFP news agency. Putin slams bids to rewrite history at Auschwitz memorial President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday slammed what he called attempts to rewrite history as he presided over a politicall...

» Blizzard spares NYC but buries New England in snow
27/01/15 19:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by AFP news agency. Blizzard spares NYC but buries New England in snow New Yorkers clean up and return to normal daily activities following a snowstorm that hit the east coast of the US. Duration: ...

» `Wicked storm': Blizzard drops 2 feet of snow on New England
27/01/15 19:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top Headlines At 6 p.m. EST. BOSTON (AP) -- Its winds howling at more than 70 mph, the Blizzard of 2015 slammed Boston and surrounding parts of New England on Tuesday with none of the mercy it unexpecte...

» NYC Officials Defend Shutting Down City for Blizzard That Wasn't
27/01/15 19:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by VOAvideo. NYC Officials Defend Shutting Down City for Blizzard That Wasn't Winter Storm Juno, as it's being called, dumped as much as 60 centimeters (almost 2 feet) of snow on parts of the north...

» The Blizzard That Wasn’t | The New York Times
27/01/15 19:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by The New York Times. The Blizzard That Wasn’t | The New York Times In New York City, roads and subways were nearly deserted Tuesday morning, as people woke up to a much lighter snowfall tha...

» Israeli Opposition Takes Aim at Netanyahu Over Planned Speech to Congress - New York Times
27/01/15 18:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. New York Times Israeli Opposition Takes Aim at Netanyahu Over Planned Speech to Congress New York Times JERUSALEM — Michael B. Oren, who spent four years as Prime Minister Benjamin Net...

» Winter Storm 2015 in New York on Instagram | The New York Times
27/01/15 18:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by The New York Times. Winter Storm 2015 Juno in New York on Instagram | The New York Times As snowstorm Juno approached the city, New Yorkers rushed home, and then frolicked in the snow. Produced ...

» Winter Storm Juno: Snow Scenes Around New England | The New York Times
27/01/15 18:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by The New York Times. Winter Storm Juno: Snow Scenes Around New England | The New York Times A compilation of scenes from Boston, Providence, R.I., and other areas as a winter storm barreled throu...

» Iran says Israel crossed 'red lines', vows to respond: IRNA
27/01/15 18:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has told the United States that an Israeli air strike which killed an Iranian general in Syria last week had crossed "red lines" and the Islamic Republic will re...

» In major move, Mormon apostles call for statewide LGBT protections - Salt Lake Tribune
27/01/15 18:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Sacramento Bee In major move, Mormon apostles call for statewide LGBT protections Salt Lake Tribune (Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) LDS Apostle Dallin H. Oaks Jeffrey R. Ho...

» Blizzard 2015: New England Buried, NYC Lifts Travel Ban - NBCNews.com
27/01/15 18:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. NBCNews.com Blizzard 2015: New England Buried, NYC Lifts Travel Ban NBCNews.com The coast of New England was clobbered on Tuesday by a blizzard every bit as ferocious as forecasters fe...

» Heavy Fighting Drains Ukraine Government's Options and Finances
27/01/15 18:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. Ukrainian troops beat off fresh attacks by pro-Russia militants on a crucial rail hub Tuesday, part of recent heavy fighting that is sapping the Ukrainian administration of options and...

» Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine
27/01/15 18:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. A weekend of fierce fighting in Ukraine’s embattled Donbass region continued Monday as pro-Russian insurgents encircled Ukrainian government troops in a new advance. The war of words heated up,...

» WorldViews: Michelle Obama forgoes a headscarf and sparks a backlash in Saudi Arabia
27/01/15 18:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. Barack Obama was in Riyadh on Tuesday to pay his respects to the late Saudi King Abdullah. His visit, for which he cut short ...

» Litvinenko lawyer accuses Putin of running 'mafia state' - video
27/01/15 18:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news + Video | The Guardian. The lawyer representing Alexander Litvinenko's family, Ben Emerson, tells a public inquiry in London the former KGB spy was killed for trying to expose links between the ...

» Russian grocery stores found to be plumping up prices
27/01/15 18:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Investigations reveal shops making unjustified price increases – such as cabbage up by 353% – following state ban on import of western foods Investigations of grocery stores across R...

» Russia tried to learn how to use high-speed trading to rock market, US says - MarketWatch
27/01/15 18:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. MarketWatch Russia tried to learn how to use high-speed trading to rock market, US says MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Russia sought to use spies to get more information about...

» CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 2-Russia buys more gold reserves ... - Reuters
27/01/15 18:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 2- Russia buys more gold reserves ... Reuters (Corrects headline as well as first three paragraphs to say that the Netherlands did not ...

» Can Consumer Drones Become a Serious Threat?
27/01/15 18:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. White House security was breached again Monday when a small remote-controlled ‘quad copter’ crashed on its lawn. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating, but drone experts say there is n...

» Yemen Rebels Release Kidnapped Presidential Aide
27/01/15 18:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Yemen's Houthi movement has freed the presidential chief of staff, whom it seized on January 17 during a power struggle with then-President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Houthi official Ali al-...

» Remember Russia? It's still doomed. - Washington Post (blog)
27/01/15 18:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Billboard Remember Russia ? It's still doomed. Washington Post (blog) President Obama might have a future as a credit rating analyst. During his State of the Union, you might remember...

» Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's
27/01/15 18:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. A new study by U.S. researchers has found that common, over-the-counter drugs - including those to promote sleep and treat allergies - may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s di...

» Gotham in the Russian-American SpyWar
27/01/15 18:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The InterpreterThe Interpreter. Yesterday brought front-page news of the FBI’s arrest of a Russian businessman in the Bronx who, according to the information released by the Department of Justice , had bee...

» Houthis Seek Peaceful Transition in Sanaa, Leader Says
27/01/15 18:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The leader of Yemen's Houthis, who control Sanaa, said Tuesday that his group was seeking a peaceful transfer of power after the resignation of President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, and he u...

» EU Heads Call for More Russia Sanctions - Wall Street Journal
27/01/15 18:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal EU Heads Call for More Russia Sanctions Wall Street Journal “We note evidence of continued and growing support given to the separatists by Russia , which underline...

» Ruble's dramatic drop inflicts economic pain in Russia - CBC.ca
27/01/15 18:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. CBC.ca Ruble's dramatic drop inflicts economic pain in Russia CBC.ca Svetlana Onike, a 36-year-old mother of three, lets out a long sigh, her shoulders droop, she's near tears. Sittin...

» Ukrainian Pilot Being Held Hostage in Russia on Verge of Death, Lawyer Says
27/01/15 18:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. A Ukrainian female army pilot may die in detention in Russia where she is on hunger-strike, her lawyer said Monday, calling on President Vladimir Putin to release her.

» Americanization of Russian Language and Culture Threatens National Security, Moscow Military Writer Says
27/01/15 18:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble             Staunton, January 27 – For more than 150 years, the Anglo-Saxon world has been the main compet...

» The Campaign Against “Leviathan” in Russia - The New Yorker
27/01/15 17:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. The New Yorker The Campaign Against “Leviathan” in Russia The New Yorker Andrey Zvyagintsev is known as one of Russia's leading filmmakers, but his latest movie, “Leviathan,” has been...

» US still considering military option against Russia: Analyst - Press TV
27/01/15 17:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. US still considering military option against Russia : Analyst Press TV The United States is still considering the military option against Russia over Ukraine, according to an analyst ...

» Президент Латвии Андрис Берзиньш решил не ехать в Москву на 9 мая - Коммерсантъ
27/01/15 17:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. DELFI.lv Президент Латвии Андрис Берзиньш решил не ехать в Москву на 9 мая Коммерсантъ Президент Латвии Андрис Берзиньш решил отказаться от участия в мероприятиях, посвященных праз...

» What the Credit Downgrade to 'Junk' Means for Russia - ABC News
27/01/15 17:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Financial Times Reuters What the Credit Downgrade to 'Junk' Means for Russia ABC News Russia has seen its credit grade cut to "junk" status for the first time in over a decade, a big ...

» Putin blames politics for Russian ratings downgrade
27/01/15 17:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russian news, all the latest and breaking Russia news. Vladimir Putin has blamed political meddling after Standard and Poor's cut Russian government debt to "junk" status

» США говорят о новых инструментах давления на Россию
27/01/15 17:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Голос Америки. США говорят о новых инструмен...

» Turkic Peoples of Caucasus Seek to Avoid Circassians’ ‘Mistake,’ Kumyk Leader Says
27/01/15 17:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, January 27 – The Turkic peoples of the North Caucasus – including the Kumyks,...

» Alexander Litvinenko 'assassinated to stop him exposing Vladimir Putin's links to organised crime'
27/01/15 17:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russian news, all the latest and breaking Russia news. Russian president Vladimir Putin described as 'nothing more or less than a common criminal dressed up as a Head of State' by barrister for Litvinenko ...

» Circus Cutbacks Mean Mass Layoffs for Russian Crocodiles
27/01/15 17:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. How does a circus cut costs in an economic crisis? Answer: Find out which crocodiles are slacking, and fire them.

» Airlines Suspend Baghdad Flights After Jet Shooting
27/01/15 17:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Several airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad's international airport after a passenger jet from Dubai came under gunfire Tuesday. The flight, run by budget carrier Dubai Aviation, k...

» Gastarbeiter Exodus from Russia Marks Final Demise of Soviet Empire, Novoprudsky Says
27/01/15 17:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, January 27 – Russia’s attraction of gastarbeiters from the former Soviet repu...

» Глава ПА ОБСЕ Илкка Канерва предлагает России закрыть границу с Украиной - Коммерсантъ
27/01/15 17:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Комсомольская Правда в Украине Глава ПА ОБСЕ Илкка Канерва предлагает России закрыть границу с Украиной Коммерсантъ Как сообщает пресс-служба ОБСЕ,председатель Парламентской ассамб...

» Who Killed Litvinenko? Perhaps Not Russia After All
27/01/15 17:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . It has taken more than eight years. But finally, at 10am on Tuesday 27 January, the doors to court 73 at London’s Royal Courts of Justice will swing open; the barristers, solicitors, reporters, and a ho...

» Litvinenko 'poisoned by Russian mafia state,' family's lawyer claims - BBC News
27/01/15 17:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. BBC News Litvinenko 'poisoned by Russian mafia state,' family's lawyer claims BBC News Ex- Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was murdered for trying to "expose the corruption"...

» UN Says Mariupol Attack Was War Crime
27/01/15 15:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. The deadly rocket attacks on the government-held port city of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine last weekend were a war crime because they intentionally targeted civilians, a senior...

» Former blogger now Greek finance minister
27/01/15 15:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis ready to remodel harsh fiscal landscape imposed by bail-out

» Greeks rebuff EU call for more Russia sanctions
27/01/15 15:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Fears growing that new ruling coalition in Athens is seeking closer ties with Moscow

» Владимир Путин призвал увеличить экспорт вооружения в Африку, Азию - Российская Газета
27/01/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Владимир Путин призвал увеличить экспорт вооружения в Африку, Азию Российская Газета Наша страна подтвердила свои позиции одного из мировых лидеров по поставкам вооруже...

» Russian Defense Ministry Releases Trove of Secret Auschwitz Documents
27/01/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. As the world reflected on the horrors of the Nazi regime on Tuesday - International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Russia seized the opportunity to emphasize the Red Army's role ...

» Russian spies caught in New York 'complained their work was not like James Bond films'
27/01/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russian news, all the latest and breaking Russia news. FBI recordings show inept trio tried but failed to recruit young female graduates before audacious plot to secure US economic intelligence went awry

» В Нью-Йорке раскрыта российская шпионская сеть
27/01/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Голос Америки. В Нью-Йорке раскрыта российск...

» Putin ordered Alexander Litvinenko murder, inquiry into death told
27/01/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Opening day hears Russian president called a ‘common criminal’ as lawyers lay out case surrounding former spy’s death Vladimir Putin is “a common criminal dressed up as a head of sta...

» Moscow condemns arrest of 'spy' Yevgeny Buryakov as 'anti-Russian move'
27/01/15 15:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. VEB Bank employee arrested in New York and charged with gathering ‘economic intelligence’ along with two others who left the US Moscow has condemned the arrest of a Russian man in Ne...

» West questions Kremlin’s Ukraine strategy
27/01/15 15:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Putin’s opportunistic approach is giving way to fixed goals

» Русские шпионы в Нью-Йорке
27/01/15 15:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Радио Свобода. Русские шпионы в Нью-Йорке Как...

» Russia Demands U.S. Release Suspected Spy
27/01/15 15:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Russia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday demanded that U.S. authorities release a Russian state banker arrested in New York on suspicion of spying as bilateral ties, already strai...

» Mafia's wall of silence broken: Victim of Cosa Nostra's extortion rackets in its Corleone heartland co-operates with authorities for the first time ever
27/01/15 15:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. The wall of silence that has protected the Mafia for decades is finally cracking, even in its Sicilian heartland.

» Russia's Foreign Intelligence May Have Influenced Billion-Dollar Aerospace Deal
27/01/15 15:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Russia's intelligence services may have pressured a Western labor union during negotiations with a major aerospace company in 2013 to win favorable terms for a state-owned Rus...

» Nine Ukrainian soldiers killed in 'tense' eastern conflict: Kiev military - Reuters Canada
27/01/15 15:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Nine Ukrainian soldiers killed in 'tense' eastern conflict: Kiev military Reuters Canada KIEV (Reuters) - Nine Ukrainian servicemen have been killed in fighting Russian-backed se...

» Analysis: For Putin's Russia, the Syriza win comes in handy.
27/01/15 15:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News | Breaking US News and International News Headlines - GlobalPost. Analysis: For Putin's Russia, the Syriza win comes in handy. Jan 23, 2015 3:07 pm Greek anti-austerity Syriza party gears up for...

» WorldViews: The first time a U.S. president met a Saudi King
27/01/15 15:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. On Tuesday, President Obama will travel to Riyadh to pay his respects to the late King Abdullah and meet the new Saudi king, ...

» Armenian President Warns Of 'Preventive' Strikes On Azerbaijan
27/01/15 15:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian said his country is prepared for any eventuality in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and warned Azerbaijan he would use "asymmetrical" res...

» Timelapse video shows snow and frost piling up in New York's Times Square
27/01/15 15:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by ODN. Timelapse Time lapse video shows snow and frost piling up in New York's Times Square A time lapse video shows the accumulation of snow and frost in New York's Times Square over five hours o...

» Alexander Litvinenko death gives rise to issues of ‘utmost gravity’
27/01/15 15:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Sir Robert Owen opens inquiry into Russian dissident’s killing eight years ago, vowing to carry out full and independent investigation Follow live updates from the Alexander L...

» Jailed Azerbaijani Journalist's Pretrial Detention Prolonged
27/01/15 15:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. A court in Azerbaijan has prolonged the pretrial detention period for Khadija Ismayilova, a jailed investigative journalist and contributor to RFE/RL.

» Georgian Media, Rights Groups Say Bill Would Stifle Free Expression
27/01/15 15:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Twenty Georgian media freedom and human rights groups joined more than a dozen news outlets in condemning a government-proposed bill criminalizing "strife-inciting calls."

» Google Translate under fire for offering offensive and homophobic words including 'poof' and 'queen' when people use service for word 'gay'
27/01/15 15:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. Web giant Google has come under fire after offering a string of offensive, homophobic insults whenever someone uses their translation service ñ on the word ëGAY.í See swns story SWGAY. ...

» Death count rises to 11 in military jet crash at Spanish base - Kathimerini
27/01/15 15:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Kathimerini Death count rises to 11 in military jet crash at Spanish base Kathimerini The death toll from the crash of a Greek F-16 at a Spanish military base during an elite NATO pilo...

» Gunmen Storm Libyan Hotel, Kill 3 Guards
27/01/15 15:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Gunmen attacked a hotel in Libya's capital Tuesday, setting off a car bomb outside the building and killing at least three guards. Security officials said the attackers stormed the Corint...

» Saudi Arabia carries out first beheading under the rule of King Salman
27/01/15 15:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. Mandatory Credit: Photo by AY-COLLECTION/SIPA/REX (4381522f) Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron offering his condolences to Saudi Arabia's new King Salman Dignitaries in Riyadh Foll...

» Putin's Fantasy Island
27/01/15 15:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Does Putin believe his own hype? If he does, then we're in a very dangerous place.

» Shiite rebel official: Abducted aide to Yemen's leader freed - STLtoday.com
27/01/15 15:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Shiite rebel official: Abducted aide to Yemen's leader freed STLtoday.com SANAA, Yemen (AP) — An official representing Yemen's Shiite rebels says an abducted presidential aide has been...

» Litvinenko poisoned twice, inquiry told
27/01/15 15:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News. Circumstances of death brings into focus issues of ‘upmost gravity’, says public inquiry chairman

» Pope Francis holds private meeting with transsexual man and his fiancée
27/01/15 15:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. Pope Francis met with Diego Neria Lejárraga, 48, from Plasencia, Spain after phoning him on Christmas Eve following a letter Mr Neria wrote about how he feels like an outcast in his loc...

» New Islamic State video demands prisoner exchange within 24 hours - The Japan Times
27/01/15 15:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. New Islamic State video demands prisoner exchange within 24 hours The Japan Times The Islamic State group posted a new video with a still image of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto on ...

» Britain would be BETTER with fewer migrants, says David Cameron
27/01/15 15:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. The Prime Minister insisted he did not regret his pledge to cut net migration to the ‘tens of thousands’ and claimed immigration at 1980s levels would stop it being a major political is...

» Disturbing Videos Raise War-Crimes Concerns In Ukraine
27/01/15 15:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. As Russian-backed rebels make gains in eastern Ukraine, battlefield videos are raising concerns that war crimes are being committed.

» 'I Don't Trust US Politics,' Fidel Castro Reportedly Writes - NPR (blog)
27/01/15 15:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. 'I Don't Trust US Politics,' Fidel Castro Reportedly Writes NPR (blog) Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban revolution, has remained silent ever since the the U.S. and Cuba anno...

» Battles Continue Outside Syria's Kobani after Kurds Claim Victory
27/01/15 15:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Kurdish forces battled Islamic State fighters outside Kobani on Tuesday, a monitoring group said, a day after Kurds said they had taken full control of the northern Syrian town following ...

» Bergdahl To Be Charged With Desertion, Report
27/01/15 15:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is to be charged with desertion over his 2009 disappearance from an Afghan base, a report says.

» Security questions over drone landing - New Zealand Herald
27/01/15 15:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Security questions over drone landing New Zealand Herald A hapless United States government worker was apparently responsible for a small drone that crashed on the White House gr...

» Russia's 2014 arms sales top $15 billion: Putin
27/01/15 15:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia sold more than $15 billion worth of arms in 2014, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, adding that new signed orders stood at nearly $14 billion.

» Governors lift snowstorm-related travel bans in New York City, New Jersey - Washington Post
27/01/15 15:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. 1011now Governors lift snowstorm-related travel bans in New York City, New Jersey Washington Post NEW YORK — Governors lift snowstorm-related travel bans in New York City, New Je...

» Islamic State Affiliate Says It’s Behind Assault on Libyan Hotel
27/01/15 15:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. The attack, which killed as many as five people, was the most significant in a string of terrorist assaults against Western interests and institutions in Tripoli since the ouster of Col. Mu...

» Turkish police fire tear gas to stop people entering Syrian Kurdish town
27/01/15 15:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish police fired tear gas on Tuesday to stop people trying to cross into the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani, after Kurdish forces drove out Islamic State milita...

» Egypt confirms jail terms for leading liberal activists
27/01/15 15:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court upheld three-year jail sentences on Tuesday for three prominent liberal activists, judicial sources said, after days of violence around the annivers...

» New York teen killed when snowtube hits light pole - Detroit Free Press
27/01/15 15:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Detroit Free Press New York teen killed when snowtube hits light pole Detroit Free Press HUNTINGTON, N.Y. – Police say a 17-year-old boy snow-tubing down a New York street with f...

» Save the New Ukraine - NYTimes.com
27/01/15 13:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . A NEW Ukraine was born a year ago in the pro-European protests that helped to drive President Viktor F. Yanukovych from power . And today, the spirit that inspired hundreds of thousands to gather in the Maida...

» Redefining Mental Illness - NYTimes.com
27/01/15 12:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . TWO months ago, the British Psychological Society released a remarkable document entitled “Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia.” Its authors say that hearing voices and feeling paranoid are ...

» Diagnosis: The View of the Psychiatric Association
27/01/15 12:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . To the Editor: Re “ Redefining Mental Illness ,” by T. M. Luhrmann (Op-Ed, Jan. 18): While many experiences — such as hearing voices — can occur without illness, a psychiatric diagnosi...

» New York City Is Spared Worst Effects of Snowstorm
27/01/15 12:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . The winter storm, predicted to be one of the worst ever to hit New York City, failed to deliver much of a blow. But it still brought the city to a halt. As travel bans were lifted and transit services gradual...

» Saudi Succession Hints at Shift in Foreign Role
27/01/15 12:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the interior minister of Saudi Arabia , arrived at a meeting of security chiefs from across the Arab world in Marrakesh, Morocco, last March to deliver ...

» Obama defends complicated Saudi relationship
27/01/15 12:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from CNN.com - World. In an exclusive interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, President Barack Obama defended the need for the U.S. to maintain a close alliance with Saudi Arabia.

» New York shuts down as winter storm blasts US
27/01/15 12:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by AFP news agency. New York shuts down as winter storm blasts US "Historic" winter storm pounds the northeastern United States hitting tens of millions of people and forcing a halt to pu...

» Ukraine Parliament Calls Russia 'Aggressor State,' Seeks More Aid, Sanctions
27/01/15 12:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Ukraine's parliament has adopted a statement branding Russia an "aggressor state," a move that deputies hope will pave the way for punishment under international law.

» President Obama Talks Religion, Race in India Farewell - ABC News
27/01/15 12:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. ABC News President Obama Talks Religion, Race in India Farewell ABC News On his final day in India, President Obama declared U.S. relations with the world's largest democracy "one...

» Advocate For Azerbaijani Rights Activist Attacked In Baku
27/01/15 12:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. A jailed Azerbaijani human rights activist's social defender and supporter has been attacked in Baku.

» Obama Arrives in Saudi Arabia
27/01/15 12:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in the Saudi capital to offer condolences to the family of the late king and to begin building a diplomatic relationship with his successor.

» Russian PM Says 'Junk' Credit Rating Driven By Politics
27/01/15 12:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says an international agency's decision to cut Russia's credit rating to junk level was driven by politics.

» Bowe Bergdahl to face desertion charges: NBC
27/01/15 12:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . WASHINGTON Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:00am EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who disappeared from his base in Afghanistan in 2009 but was released last year in a prisoner swap with the Tal...

» Bowe Bergdahl to face desertion charges: NBC - Reuters
27/01/15 12:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Reuters Bowe Bergdahl to face desertion charges: NBC Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who disappeared from his base in Afghanistan in 2009 but was...

» The Latest on the Northeast Snowstorm - ABC News
27/01/15 12:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Detroit Free Press The Latest on the Northeast Snowstorm ABC News 8:30 A.M. EST. Motorists can get back on the roads in New Jersey and New York City, and subways and buses restar...

» Erdogan settles in as Turkey's strongman, constitutional change or not
27/01/15 12:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. ANKARA (Reuters) - A grand new palace, toothless opposition and fawning ruling party have helped Tayyip Erdogan craft a powerful role as Turkey's head of state; but elections may yet d...

» Worried About Moscow, Belarus's Lukashenka Drifts Toward Brussels
27/01/15 12:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. As relations between Minsk and Moscow are strained by Russia’s policies in Ukraine, is President Alyaksandr Lukashenka looking to bolster ties with the European Union?

» Russia dismisses U.S. espionage charges against alleged NYC spy ring
27/01/15 12:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday dismissed charges by the U.S. against three men for their alleged involvement in a Russian spy ring operating in New York City.

» Obama Administration Outlines Plans to Reform How Medicare Pays Doctors ... - Tech Times
27/01/15 11:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Tech Times Obama Administration Outlines Plans to Reform How Medicare Pays Doctors ... Tech Times The Obama administration has announced reforms to Medicare's method of paying do...

» 'We Were Conned,' Chechens Who Fought With IS Tell Russian Media
27/01/15 11:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Two Chechens who say they fought with the Islamic State (IS) group have expressed negative attitudes about the militants and say they regret their decisions to go to Syri...

» Alexander Litvinenko had survived another poisoning attempt, inquiry told
27/01/15 11:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Public inquiry into Russian dissident’s 2006 death, which he blamed on Putin, hears he was poisoned only two weeks before fatal attempt Alexander Litvinenko was the victim of ...

» Do common drugs really cause dementia?
27/01/15 11:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Media reports of a recent study suggesting a wide variety of common drugs can increase the chances of getting dementia are more sensationalism than science If you looked at th...

» U.S. and India Share Sense of Unease Over China
27/01/15 11:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. President Obama finds that his concerns are closely aligned with those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders agree to a joint statement chiding Beijing.

» World Briefing: Israel: Dissident Reservists Dismissed
27/01/15 11:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. The military on Monday terminated the service of 43 reservists who in September signed a letter refusing to participate in “actions against Palestinians” for moral reasons.

» The shady history of Argentina’s Intelligence Secretariat
27/01/15 11:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Agency, which President Fernández wants to dissolve, runs domestic spying on a scale to rival the Communist bloc On Monday night, Argentina’s president, Cristina Fernán...

» Argentine Leader Attacks Spy Agency Amid Furor Over Prosecutor’s Death
27/01/15 11:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Argentina’s president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, accused rogue factions of trying to sabotage a deal with Iran to investigate a 1994 bombing that the prosecutor, Alberto Nisman, was l...

» US Warns of More Sanctions Against Russia; Ukraine Waiting for ‘Lethal’ Aid
27/01/15 11:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The United States is echoing concerns from Western allies about Russia’s continued interference in eastern Ukraine. U.S. military officials say Moscow’s support for separatists is “troubl...

» Argentine president calls for dissolution of spy service
27/01/15 11:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. BUENOS AIRES — In her first speech since the mysterious death of a top prosecutor, Argentina’s President Cristina Fernández d...

» Saudi Succession Hinting at Shift in Foreign Role
26/01/15 23:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the interior minister who has tried to prop up allies and dismantle perceived foes, has been named deputy crown prince, making him second in line to the throne.

» Fidel Castro appears to lend support to Cuba talks with U.S
26/01/15 23:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. HAVANA (Reuters) - Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro on Monday appeared to lend his support to Cuba's talks with the United States with a statement that addressed his longtime adversar...

» World Briefing: WikiLeaks Assails Google and the U.S.
26/01/15 23:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Lawyers acting for WikiLeaks said Monday that they were exploring possible legal action against the American government and Google over the seizure of emails.

» Police, prosecutors and the courts are 'still failing victims'
26/01/15 23:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News | Mail Online. File photo dated 04/10/11 of Baroness Helen Newlove, whose husband Garry was killed by a gang vandalising his car, has called for less secrecy surrounding hearings that decide on the ea...

» S&P downgrades Russia's sovereign credit rating to 'junk' - Reuters
26/01/15 23:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Reuters S&P downgrades Russia's sovereign credit rating to 'junk' Reuters The rouble weakened to 68.65 against the dollar RUBUTSTN=MCX, more than 6 percent lower than the previous...

» Russian credit rating cut by Standard & Poor’s
26/01/15 23:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Ratings agency reports decision to downgrade sovereign credit rating due to Russia’s weakened economic growth prospects Russia’s sovereign credit rating has been cut to below investm...

» Russia downgraded to junk status for first time in decade
26/01/15 23:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. S&P says downgrade caused by reduced flexibility to cut interest rates and weakening of financial system as oil price drops Russia has been downgraded to junk status for the firs...

» Russia downgraded to junk status for first time in decade - The Guardian
26/01/15 23:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. The Guardian Russia downgraded to junk status for first time in decade The Guardian Russia has been downgraded to junk status for the first time in a decade due to the collapsing oil ...

» 3 Charged With Working as Agents for Russia in New York - New York Times
26/01/15 23:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. ABC News 3 Charged With Working as Agents for Russia in New York New York Times In a case full of intrigue and clandestine communications, three Russians were charged on Monday with w...

» FBI Agent Explains How Russia's Foreign Spy Operations Work - Business Insider
26/01/15 23:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Business Insider FBI Agent Explains How Russia's Foreign Spy Operations Work Business Insider The FBI announced on Monday that it has identified three individuals believed to have bee...

» White House Grapples With Yemen Counterterrorism Strategy
26/01/15 23:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Reports say the U.S. has carried out a drone strike on suspected militants in Yemen, the first after President Barack Obama offered reassurances the U.S. is continuing its counterterroris...

» FBI Breaks Up Russian Spy Ring in New York City
26/01/15 22:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says federal agents have broken up an alleged Russian spy ring in New York City where three suspects tried to recruit U.S. residents. The FBI arrested Ev...

» UN Urges Moscow to Press for End to Separatist Violence in Ukraine
26/01/15 22:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The U.N.’s political chief urged Russia on Monday to use its influence among separatist rebels in Ukraine to stop hostilities. The appeal comes as the situation has escalated over the pas...

» Russia’s Emerging Holy War
26/01/15 22:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The InterpreterThe Interpreter. At the beginning of this week, President Barack Obama explained that Russia, hit hard by Western sanctions, is losing in its confrontation with the West and NATO caused by V...

» Ex-CIA Officer Reportedly Convicted In New York Times Leak Case
26/01/15 22:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. A former CIA officer has been convicted of leaking classified information to a New York Times reporter about a secret U.S. operation aimed at deterring Iran’s nuclear amb...

» World Briefing: Spain: 10 Die in Greek-NATO Jet Crash
26/01/15 22:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Europe. A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other planes on the ground during a NATO training program in southeastern Spain on Monday, killing at least 10 people, Spain’s Defense Ministry said.

» Russia Rating Slips to Junk, and the Ruble Takes a Beating - Wall Street Journal
26/01/15 22:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal Russia Rating Slips to Junk, and the Ruble Takes a Beating Wall Street Journal Russia's fractured economy suffered another potential blow Monday after credit-ratin...

» Russia Warns Exclusion From Swift Tantamount To “War” - PYMNTS.com
26/01/15 22:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. PYMNTS.com Russia Warns Exclusion From Swift Tantamount To “War” PYMNTS.com Andrei Kostin, chief executive of Russia's second-largest bank VTB, warned Friday that keeping his country ...

» Shock Waves From Insurgency Commanders' Defection To IS Felt Beyond North Caucasus
26/01/15 22:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The decision late last year by several prominent North Caucasus insurgency commanders to retract their oath of allegiance to Caucasus Emirate leader Aliaskhab Kebekov (Sh...

» Rebels Advance in Ukraine, Moscow Faces New Sanctions Threats
26/01/15 22:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Russian-backed rebels pushed forward Monday with a new offensive that has brought all-out war back to eastern Ukraine after a five-month ceasefire.

» Эксперт: НАТО на Украине является воюющей стороной - ИА REGNUM
26/01/15 22:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. СЕГОДНЯ Эксперт: НАТО на Украине является воюющей стороной ИА REGNUM «Можно с уверенностью говорить, что НАТО не просто имеет отношение к войне на Украине, фактически Альянс — одна...

» Russia Adds 70 New Aircraft to Military District Around Crimea - Newsweek
26/01/15 22:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Newsweek Russia Adds 70 New Aircraft to Military District Around Crimea Newsweek Russia has purchased 70 new army jets and helicopters which will be stationed across the annexed Crime...

» Amazing pictures of Moscow taken with a drone by photographer Amos Chapple
26/01/15 21:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russian news, all the latest and breaking Russia news. Stunning pictures of the Russian capital taken with a drone

» Киев превратил свою армию в натовский легион - Российская Газета
26/01/15 21:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Киев превратил свою армию в натовский легион Российская Газета Украинская армия - это уже не армия, это иностранный легион, в данном случае иностранный натовский легион...

» Приказ Киева: прорываться к Донецку любой ценой - Вести.Ru
26/01/15 21:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Вести.Ru Приказ Киева: прорываться к Донецку любой ценой Вести.Ru Украинская тяжелая артиллерия возобновила массированные обстрелы Донецка. В нескольких районах города поврежден га...

» Нефтяной рынок и смена власти в Саудовской Аравии
26/01/15 21:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Голос Америки. Нефтяной рынок и смена власти в Саудовской Аравии Неопределенность сохраняется, нефть остается дешевой Originally published at - http://www.golos-ameriki.ru/media/video/saudi-oil/...

» NATO chief: Russia is behind Ukraine rocket attack - USA TODAY
26/01/15 20:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. USA TODAY NATO chief: Russia is behind Ukraine rocket attack USA TODAY NATO's chief said Monday that a weekend rocket attack in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol came from areas controll...

» Top Russian Official Suing New York Times
26/01/15 20:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The head of state-owned Russian Railways says he filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on January 26 in a Moscow court.

» S&P Downgrades Russia Credit Rating To Junk
26/01/15 20:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Standard & Poor's has cut Russia’s credit rating to junk level, putting it below investment grade for the first time in a decade.

» Cease-Fire in Shreds, Ukraine Sees Heaviest Fighting in Months
26/01/15 20:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Europe. Regular attacks from pro-Russian separatist forces have has the Ukrainian military struggling to rebound from losses at the Donetsk airport last week.

» Эстония в ближайшие дни предложит ЕС обсудить санкции против России - РБК Украина
26/01/15 20:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РБК Украина Эстония в ближайшие дни предложит ЕС обсудить санкции против России РБК Украина Эстония в ближайшие дни внесет предложение странам-членам Европейского союза начать диск...

» S&P downgrades Russia to junk
26/01/15 20:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Country battered by collapse in oil prices and western sanctions

» S&P Downgrades Russia Foreign Currency Rating to Junk - Wall Street Journal
26/01/15 20:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal CNBC S&P Downgrades Russia Foreign Currency Rating to Junk Wall Street Journal Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Monday cut its credit rating on Russia...

» Nato lashes out at Russia over Ukraine
26/01/15 20:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. As crisis worsens Putin calls Kiev’s army a ‘foreign legion’

» US Accuses Three of Spying for Russia - Wall Street Journal
26/01/15 20:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. ABC News US Accuses Three of Spying for Russia Wall Street Journal Prosecutors allege that Evgeny Buryakov, Igor Sporyshev and Victor Podobnyy were sent to New York by SVR, the Russia...

» Radicalisation: The making of a French jihadi
26/01/15 20:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Since the Paris attacks, France’s jails are under pressure to find ways of tackling Islamist extremism

» Russia downgraded to ‘junk’ by S&P
26/01/15 19:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Shift underscores dramatic economic deterioration

» В Нью-Йорке предъявлено обвинение трем предполагаемым российским шпионам - Газета.Ru
26/01/15 19:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости В Нью-Йорке предъявлено обвинение трем предполагаемым российским шпионам Газета.Ru Как сообщается, обвиняемых зовут Евгений Буряков, Игорь Спорышев и Виктор Подобный. О...

» US charges Russian 'spies' suspected of trying to recruit New Yorkers
26/01/15 19:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Evgeny Buryakov, Igor Sporyshev and Victor Podobny allegedly conspired to gather intelligence on behalf of Russia and to recruit Americans Federal prosecutors in New York have unveil...

» More Democrats Urge Assembly Speaker SIlver to Step Down
26/01/15 19:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . ALBANY — Sheldon Silver was fighting for survival as speaker of the New York Assembly late on Monday, as a growing number of his fellow Assembly Democrats sought his ouster after his arrest last week on...

» Journalist Who Reported on Argentine Prosecutor’s Death Flees to Israel
26/01/15 19:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . JERUSALEM — Damián Pachter, the first journalist to report the suspicious death of an Argentine prosecutor, has fled to Israel , saying that he feared for his life in Argentina. In an account publi...

» Government Employee Crashes Small Drone at White House
26/01/15 19:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . WASHINGTON — The small drone that crashed into a tree on the South Lawn of the White House early Monday morning was operated by a government employee who has told the Secret Service that he did not mean...

» 3 Charged With Working as Agents for Russia in New York
26/01/15 19:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . In a case full of intrigue and clandestine communications, three Russians were charged on Monday with working secretly in New York as agents for Russian intelligence, the federal authorities said. Two of the ...

» FBI: We Found Three Russian Spies In New York City - Business Insider
26/01/15 19:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Business Insider FBI: We Found Three Russian Spies In New York City Business Insider The US and Russia have experienced a number of spying spats over the years. In 2013, Russia expell...

» U.S. charges three in alleged Russian spy ring in NYC
26/01/15 19:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . By Jonathan Stempel and Nate Raymond NEW YORK Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:50pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Monday unveiled criminal charges against three men for their alleged involvement in a Russ...

» Feds charge three in alleged Russian spy ring
26/01/15 18:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (Photo: Pool, Getty Images) WASHINGTON -- Federal authorities announced charges Monday against three Russian nationals, accused of spying on behalf of their government and at...

» FBI: We Found Three Russian Spies In New York City
26/01/15 18:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Politics. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The FBI announced on Monday that it had busted a Russian spy ring that was allegedly focused on obtaining economic information including details about U.S. markets and san...

» Three Russians charged with spying, one arrested in New York — RT USA
26/01/15 18:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from RT - Daily news. Published time: January 26, 2015 20:05 Edited time: January 26, 2015 21:12 Reuters/Chip East Federal prosecutors in the United States have announced charges against three Russian men who a...

» three russian spies - Google Search
26/01/15 17:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . In the news FBI: Three Russians charged with spying, one arrested in New York RT ‎ - 49 mins ago Federal prosecutors in the United States have announced charges against three Russian  ... FBI: We B...

» U.S. Charges Three In Russian Spy Ring
26/01/15 17:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. United States federal prosecutors have announced charges against three men it said were part of a Russian spy ring in New York.

» Famous Greek Singer Demis Roussos Dead at 68
26/01/15 17:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Renowned Greek singer, Artemios "Demis" Roussos, whose operatic pop ballads and serenades made him a household name in the 1970s and 1980s around the world, has died in Athens at the age ...

» Папа римский: Молюсь за всех пострадавших на Украине - Главная | Deutsche Welle
26/01/15 17:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Главная | Deutsche Welle Папа римский: Молюсь за всех пострадавших на Украине Главная | Deutsche Welle Папа римский призвал стороны украинского конфликта прекратить боевые действия...

» Ангела Меркель осудила обстрел Мариуполя - BBC Russian
26/01/15 17:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. УНИАН Ангела Меркель осудила обстрел Мариуполя BBC Russian Тем временем президент Франции Франсуа Олланд в воскресенье провел переговоры с президентом Украины Петром Порошенко и гл...

» New Sanctions on Russia Threatened After Rebels Attack Mariupol
26/01/15 17:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. U.S. President Barack Obama has blamed Russia for an attack by Ukrainian separatists that left dozens dead in the port of Mariupol and cast further doubt on the viability of last year’s c...

» Глава МИД Израиля обсудит в Москве проблемы Ближнего Востока и Иран - РИА Новости
26/01/15 17:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Глава МИД Израиля обсудит в Москве проблемы Ближнего Востока и Иран РИА Новости Авигдор Либерман обсудит с Сергеем Лавровым ситуацию в Сирии, переговорный процесс с Ира...

» US blames Russia after rocket attacks in Ukraine kill at least 30
26/01/15 17:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. The US placed the blame for recent violence in the Ukraine firmly on Russia on Sunday, hours after British efforts to agree a UN Security Council statement condemning the rebel forces we...

» Сотрудник нью-йоркского магазина расстрелял коллегу и покончил с собой - НТВ.ru
26/01/15 17:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. НТВ.ru Сотрудник нью-йоркского магазина расстрелял коллегу и покончил с собой НТВ.ru Сотрудник магазина стройматериалов Home Depot в центре Нью-Йорка застрелил своего менеджера, по...

» Президент Израиля отказался встречаться с Обамой - НТВ.ru
26/01/15 17:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. НТВ.ru Президент Израиля отказался встречаться с Обамой НТВ.ru Президент Израиля Реувен Ривлин объяснил, что слишком занят для встречи с Бараком Обамой. До этого стало известно, чт...

» Obama 'to Address' Russian-Backed Aggression as Rebels Press in Ukraine
26/01/15 17:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Pro-Moscow rebels, backed by what NATO says is the open participation of Russian troops, have pressed on with their offensive on Sunday after restarting the war in eastern Ukr...

» Russia's Patriarch Kirill Slams Charlie Hebdo's Mockery of Christians
26/01/15 16:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Patriarch Kirill has said cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were "childish" compared to offenses it had dished out to Christians.

» charlie hebdo caricatures jesus - Google Search
26/01/15 16:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Charlie Hebdo cartoon of Muhammad reveals double ... <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/.../" rel="nofollow">www.cleveland.com/.../</a> charlie _ hebdo _ cartoon _of_muh... Cached The Plain Dealer ...

» Germany Reports More Than $1 Million Damages Paid To Afghans
26/01/15 16:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Germany has paid out $1.1 million (900,000 euros) in compensation for damage it caused during fighting in Afghanistan.

» New Rule For Russian Visas Comes Into Effect
26/01/15 15:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has issued a reminder through Russian media that a new rule for foreign tourists comes into effect as of January 26, ob...

» Malaysia Airlines Website Hacked
26/01/15 15:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The official Malaysia Airlines website has been hacked by a group claiming to support the terror group Islamic State, also called ISIS. The airline's site was changed, at first displaying...

» Russia Update: Will West Remove Russia from SWIFT After Mariupol?
26/01/15 15:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The InterpreterThe Interpreter. Welcome to our column, Russia Update , where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic po...

» Golden Dawn: Extreme Nazi-inspired group could be third biggest political party after Greek elections
26/01/15 15:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. The spectre of Neo-Nazism is no longer haunting Greece - it looks like it is here to stay.

» Russian Ruble Falls After Tensions Flare Over Ukraine
26/01/15 15:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. The ruble and Russian stocks fell sharply The Russian ruble fell sharply on opening on Monday, following a return to full-scale warfare weekend of violence in eastern Ukraine ...

» Obama Seeks To Increase Pressure On Russia After Ukraine Offensive
26/01/15 15:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States is considering all options short of military action to turn up the pressure on Russia after Moscow-backed separatists l...

» Опрос: большинство россиян осудили теракты в Париже - РИА Новости
26/01/15 15:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Опрос: большинство россиян осудили теракты в Париже РИА Новости Согласно результатам опроса Всероссийского центра изучения общественного мнения (ВЦИОМ), большинство опр...

» Seven Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
26/01/15 15:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Ukraine's military said Monday seven of its soldiers have been killed in the past day during fighting in the separatist, war-torn eastern region. Officials say at least 24 soldiers have b...

» Мариуполь после обстрела
26/01/15 15:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Радио Свобода. Мариуполь после обстрела Так через сутки после обстрела из "Градов" выглядел микрорайон "Восточный" в Мариуполе. Жертвами атаки стали... From: Радио Свобода Views: 301 7 19 0 rati...

» Azerbaijan, Armenia Trade Accusations Of Cease-Fire Violations
26/01/15 15:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Azerbaijani and Armenian officials have exchanged fresh accusations of violations of a 1994 cease-fire.

» Лавров винит Киев в "срыве мирного процесса" в Донбассе - BBC Russian
26/01/15 15:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РБК Лавров винит Киев в "срыве мирного процесса" в Донбассе BBC Russian Министр иностранных дел России Сергей Лавров заявил, что власти Украины "пытаются решить"...

» Новости политики: Порошенко обеспокоил односторонний отказ от минских переговоров ополченцев Донбасса - Актуальные новости - периодическое издание о событиях в мире
26/01/15 15:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Forbes Ukraine Новости политики: Порошенко обеспокоил односторонний отказ от минских переговоров ополченцев Донбасса Актуальные новости - периодическое издание о событиях в мире Оп...

» Dashboard camera footage captures heavy shelling in Mariupol that kills 30 people
26/01/15 15:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. Shocking dashboard camera footage has emerged showing the moment a driver was lucky to escape with his life after heavy shelling hit a residential area in south-east Ukraine last week.

» Armed Men Surround Crimean Tatar Television Channel
26/01/15 15:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Armed, masked men in unmarked military clothing have surrounded the headquarters of the only television channel broadcasting in the Crimean Tatar language on the annexed ...

» Lithuanian Prime Minister In Georgia For Talks On Ties, Western Integration
26/01/15 15:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevicius is in Georgia for talks on issues including Georgia's efforts to integrate with NATO and the European Union.

» Russia Urges West Not to Back Kiev After Violence Spikes in Ukraine
26/01/15 15:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Russia blamed Kiev on Monday for a surge in violence in southeastern Ukraine and urged the West not to show its support with actions such as imposing new sanctions on Moscow.

» Лавров: Россия готова задействовать "квартет" посредников для арабо-израильского урегулирования - Вести.Ru
26/01/15 15:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Вести.Ru Лавров: Россия готова задействовать "квартет" посредников для арабо-израильского урегулирования Вести.Ru Российско-израильское взаимодействие имеет особое значение в ближн...

» Ruble hit as Obama slams Russia 'bullying' - CNBC
26/01/15 14:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. CNBC Ruble hit as Obama slams Russia 'bullying' CNBC The greenback appreciated to 65.5660 against the Russian currency in morning trade on Monday after ending Friday's session at 64.0...

» U.S. 'Cannot Stop' Russian Nuclear Missiles - Deputy Prime Minister
26/01/15 14:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. U.S. missile defense "cannot stop" Russia's nuclear weapons, a top minister said, in an apparent reversal of Moscow's policy of slamming U.S. anti-missile capability as a dire...

» Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine - Reuters
26/01/15 14:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Reuters Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia blamed Kiev on Monday for a surge in fighting in Ukraine and warned the West that any atte...

» Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine - Yahoo News
26/01/15 14:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Voice of America Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine Yahoo News " Russia has never agreed with such threats and such threats and blackmail have never led to anythi...

» Russia Defiant After More Threats From West Over Ukraine - U.S. News & World Report
26/01/15 14:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. U.S. News & World Report Russia Defiant After More Threats From West Over defiant after threats from West over Ukraine U.S. News & World Report That confrontational rhetoric c...

» Ukraine Live Day 343: Russian-Backed Forces Resume Attacks In Mariupol Area
26/01/15 14:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The InterpreterThe Interpreter. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here . An archive of our liveblogs can be found here . For an overview and analysis of this developing s...

» Demis Roussos dead: Famous Greek singer dies aged 68
26/01/15 14:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. Demis Roussos, the internationally acclaimed Greek singer, died early on Sunday morning aged 68.

» Польша призвала жестко ответить России на обострение кризиса на Украине - РБК
26/01/15 14:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Комсомольская правда РБК Польша призвала жестко ответить России на обострение кризиса на Украине РБК Президент Польши Бронислав Коморовский призвал рассмотреть возможность ужесточе...

» Poll: 39% of Russians 'Understand' Logic of Charlie Hebdo Attackers
26/01/15 14:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Thirty-nine percent of Russians familiar with the recent shootings at French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo said they "understood" how the gunmen could have perpetrated the ac...

» Kremlin Cries Blackmail As West Presses Russia To Rein In Rebels
26/01/15 14:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Western governments stepped up pressure on Moscow to rein in Russian-backed separatists as the casualty toll mounted on January 26 after the rebels announced a new offens...

» 'Young, Talented' Russian Actor Reportedly Dies Fighting For IS
26/01/15 14:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. For the past two days, Russian mainstream, Muslim, and social media have been abuzz with the news that a popular 31-year-old Russian actor has been reported killed fighti...

» U.S., Europe Threaten Russia With Costs as Violence Spirals in Ukraine
26/01/15 14:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Russian-backed rebels pushed forward on Monday with a new offensive after a five-month cease-fire, bringing U.S. and European threats of tighter Western financial sanctions ag...

» Глава МИД Израиля прибыл в Россию с официальным визитом - ИА REGNUM
26/01/15 14:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Глава МИД Израиля прибыл в Россию с официальным визитом ИА REGNUM В ходе визита Либерман встретится с главой МИД России Сергеем Лавровым. Стороны обсудят вопросы урегулирования пал...

» Suspected US Drone Strike Kills Al-Qaida Militants in Yemen
26/01/15 14:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. A suspected U.S. drone strike on attacked a car in eastern Yemen killed three men believed to be al-Qaida militants on Monday, officials said, suggesting U.S. security operations are cont...

» Is Greek government debt really 177% of GDP?
26/01/15 14:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. None

» Security Forces Raid Crimean Tatar TV Station
26/01/15 14:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. In Crimea, armed, masked security forces raided the headquarters of the only TV station on the Russian-controlled peninsula broadcasting in the Tatar language. ATR televi...

» Orthodox Churches Rapidly Giving Way to Mosques in Russia’s North Caucasus
26/01/15 14:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, January 26 – The Russian Orthodox metropolitanate of Stavropol and Nevinnomys...

» Independent Greeks: Who are Syriza's right-wing coalition partners and what do they want?
26/01/15 14:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. Socialist party Syriza might have won a surprising victory in Greece’s elections but it will only be able to govern with the help of the Independent Greeks, an unlikely coalition partner...

» EU terror chief warns on returning jihadis
26/01/15 14:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Wholesale jailing of returnees an ‘invitation to radicalisation’, says official

» Under New Belarus Law, 'Little Green Men' Would Mean War
26/01/15 13:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Belarus has adopted legislation under which the appearance of armed foreign forces on the country's soil will be considered an act of aggression regardless of whether the...

» News Analysis: How Syriza's Win Could Change EU Policy On Russia
26/01/15 13:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The electoral victory by Greece's far-left Syriza party is already shaking up Europe's financial markets, but the impact on EU foreign policy could be equally important.

» chechen battalion ukraine - Google Search
26/01/15 13:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Chechens Terrorists Arrested in France with Ukraine ... <a href="http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f75_1421848989" rel="nofollow">www.liveleak.com/view?i=f75_1421848989</a> Cached LiveLeak Loading......

» French Police Suspect Ukraine Volunteer Battalion Origin of Charlie Hebdo Massacre AK-47's
26/01/15 13:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . French Police have asked their Ukrainian counterparts for information regarding the potential Ukrainian origin of AK-47 weapons used in the recent Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris France. The request comes aft...

» Ukraine rebels move to encircle government troops in new advance
26/01/15 13:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . KIEV/ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Russian-backed rebels advanced to encircle a Ukrainian army garrison town on Monday in a new offensive that has again unleashed all-out war after a five-month ceasefire and brou...

» Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine
26/01/15 12:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . By Gabriela Baczynska MOSCOW Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:48am EST MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia blamed Kiev on Monday for a surge in fighting in Ukraine and warned the West that any attempt to increase economic pressure o...

» Ruble hit as Obama slams Russia 'bullying'
26/01/15 12:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Getty Images President Barack Obama delivers remarks on December 11, 2014 in Washington. The price of the Russian ruble fell sharply against the U.S. dollar Monday after fighting increased in the eastern part...

» US, EU Threaten New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine - Voice of America
26/01/15 12:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Voice of America US, EU Threaten New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Voice of America President Barack Obama and European leaders are threatening new sanctions on Russia after pro- Russ...

» Oligarch died owing UK £46m, court told
26/01/15 12:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe News. Insolvency order made against estate of Boris Berezovsky

» Demis Roussos - Forever and Ever - YouTube
26/01/15 12:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Uploaded on Feb 10, 2009 Title: Forever and Ever Artist: Demis Roussos Album: Forever and Ever Track: 1 Year: 1973 Genre: Pop Ever and ever forever and ever You'll be the one That shines on me Like the mornin...

» Once Extremely Popular In U.S.S.R., Singer Roussos Dead At 68
26/01/15 12:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. World-renowned Greek singer Demis Roussos died in Athens at the age of 68.