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Kerry: Russia Has Lied About Its Activities in Ukraine
ABC News "Russia is engaged in a rather remarkable period of the most overt and extensive propaganda exercise that I've seen since the very height of the Cold War," Kerry told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. "And they have been persisting in their ... Sanctions On SWIFT Could Hit Russia Where It Hurts MostInvestopedia Sec. Kerry: Russia has lied repeatedly about UkraineCBS News John Kerry Admits Russia Lied About Troops in Ukraine: 'Propaganda Works'Breitbart News Reuters-Business Insider all 100 news articles » |
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Voices: Russia has radically transformed in one year
USA TODAY Today, hundreds, if not thousands, of Russians are fighting and dying in eastern Ukraine in a covert war against Ukraine's new government, even as the Kremlin continues to deny aiding separatist rebels. Russia's economy has been crippled by a triple ... Russia's scared neighbors are beefing up their securityQuartz Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin says war with Russia would represent ...The Independent Ukraine Rebels Praise the Lord While Russia Passes the AmmunitionDaily Beast Telegraph.co.uk-NBCNews.com -Aljazeera.com all 3,055 news articles » |
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he expects to know soon whether Iran will agree to an acceptable and verifiable deal on curbing its disputed nuclear program.
Rebels in war-torn eastern Ukraine said they have begun pulling back heavy weapons from the frontlines, as required by an internationally brokered cease-fire.
Rights Activist Detained In Azerbaijanby noreply@rferl.org (RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service)
Another human rights defender has been detained in Azerbaijan.
I hope that Jonathan Steele’s excellent critique of Richard Sakwa’s book Frontline Ukraine (Review, 21 February) will be widely read. It is the first piece I have discovered in the UK press to provide a realistic synopsis of the background to current events.
The real ending of the cold war was in 1986, when the USSR leadership resolved on a five-year programme to move to parliamentary democracy and a market economy. The intention in Moscow was to use that period to achieve a progressive convergence with the EU.
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15 Years Later, Questions Remain About Death Of The Man Who Made Putinby noreply@rferl.org (Viktor Rezunkov, Tatyana Voltskaya)
Anatoly Sobchak, the man credited with launching Vladimir Putin’s political career, died 15 years ago of a reported heart attack. Some have speculated that Putin was involved in his death -- conjecture that is likely to be stoked by a new book.
Urgent attempts to stop the fragile ceasefire in Ukraine from shattering have continued amid continuing uncertainty over a key plank of the peace deal.
New Study Suggests Reforms to UN Peacekeeping Operationsby webdesk@voanews.com (William Eagle)
A new study suggests reforms to help improve United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world. It includes the better matching of mandates with mission capacity and resources, and clarifying expectations surrounding UN troop deployments. The goal of the report is to provide input to a UN review that will update peacekeeping operations. It sought feedback on potential reforms from stakeholders - including governments and policy makers -- in Africa and other world regions. New risks Among their concerns are new challenges to traditional peacekeeping, including the spread of international criminal networks and jihadists who cross poorly guarded borders, especially in Africa. The author of the report is Jair van der Lign, head of peace operations research at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Van der Lijn said there are steps that can be taken in UN missions like that in Mali, where improved explosive devices and suicide bombers have put peacekeepers at risk. “Only last year," he said, "I think about 30 peacekeepers were killed due to such attacks in Mali alone. That’s about three-fourths of all deaths as a result of all attacks in total. If you look at all the incidents, most of the fatalities are the result of the IED's that kill people because the vehicles they were traveling in were not IED-proof. So just making sure that particularly Chadian soldiers travel in Mali with the required armed personnel carriers would already save a lot of lives.” The use of force Van der Lijn said African stakeholders consulted for the study support robust peacekeeping operations that include the use of force to protect civilians. He said many emerging nations - including China, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Indonesia, India and Brazil - are reluctant to accept robust missions in their own regions, but are supportive of the use of force in Africa. They benefit from African stability for trade and access to the continent’s natural resources. But he said they and other nations that contribute troops sometimes have second thoughts about putting their own forces at risk. “That’s why you see some operations remain passive," he said, "even though the mandate is robust and says you should protect civilians. [It’s] not because the force commander of the peace operation does not want to do it, but because the troop contributor decides they think it is too dangerous to protect civilians. " "The force commander of the UN peace operation should be in charge," he continued, "but in practice, there is a second line of command…and that’s their own capitals. That is a problem the UN is aware of and trying to find solutions.” Missions and mandates Van der Lijn said the UN must make clear the mandates of UN peace operations. For example, he said civilians have been confused about whether the mandate includes a blanket guarantee to protect everyone, or only some - as he says is the case in Mali, South Sudan, and the Eastern Congo. He said troops must also be well-enough equipped to carry out the mission's mandate. He gave the example of the mission in Kivu Province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “The mission was not sufficiently equipped to protect all civilians," said van der Lijn. "So what should a mandate do and how do you manage expectations? You should explain to the population what you will do and what you’re not going to do. Are you going to protect all civilians of the whole country? That’s what people expect now in DRC, and that’s why people are quite often angry at UN peacekeepers because they are not protected everywhere.” Cooperation versus sovereignty Some stakeholders consulted by the study suggested that because of porous borders, peace operations should be deployed in several countries of a region at a time. But van der Lijn said this is not likely to take place since most states do not want to give up sovereignty. They want to be able to influence operations deployed in their own country rather than working together with neighboring states in dealing with a single UN command. He said it’s also not likely that the influence of large regional powers would be accepted by smaller or weaker neighboring countries. They fear more powerful countries could manipulate peace operations for their own interests. However, Van der Lijn said the report does suggest that a comprehensive strategy for peace operations include broad cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union and sub-regional organizations. And he said there should be better coordination between different missions in countries where the activities of the EU, the AU and the UN are following varying agendas. Alleviating friction The study also revealed tensions between nations that finance operations and often make the decisions, mostly Western industrialized countries, and middle and low-income states that provide troops. He says the troop providers are critical of financing nations who in turn often criticize the performance and training of the forces. Van der Lijn suggests that countries that provide funding also provide more troops, while those who traditionally send troops should find ways to increase their financial contributions. This would increase understanding between the two groups of countries. He said the dispute has been calmed over the last year by increased financial reimbursements to low-income countries providing soldiers. There are 16 peace operations with 120,000 UN personnel around the world. Nine of them, with about 81,000 personnel members, are in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Russia's scared neighbors are beefing up their security
Quartz Russian president Vladimir Putin may be assuring the world that he is working to secure peace in Ukraine and that it is “unlikely” he will wage war with the country, but events on the ground tell the real story. Kremlin-backed rebels ignored a ... Voices: Russia has radically transformed in one yearUSA TODAY Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on RussiaHuffington Post Britain cites option of cutting Russia from SWIFT bankingYahoo News RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Press TV -Fox News all 429 news articles » |
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The effect of oil prices and sanctions on Russia's economy
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Canada quietly tiptoes into Ukraine-Russia war: Walkom
Toronto Star A tank carrying pro-Russian separatists rides on a road in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday. As Western countries prepare to send military advisers to the region, the possibility of a collision with Russian forces cannot be ruled out, writes Thomas Walkom. Kerry: Russia Has Lied About Its Activities in UkraineABC News Sanctions On SWIFT Could Hit Russia Where It Hurts MostInvestopedia Sec. Kerry: Russia has lied repeatedly about UkraineCBS News Breitbart News -Reuters all 100 news articles » |
Mistrust Threatens Turkey-Kurd Peace Effortsby webdesk@voanews.com (Dorian Jones)
Tension and angry rhetoric continue to escalate between Turkey's ruling AK Party and the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) as the effort to end a four-decade insurgency by the Kurdish rebel group PKK comes under increasing strain. February 15, the anniversary of the capture of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan by Turkish forces, was reportedly the date for both sides to issue a joint statement laying out the next steps in the peace process. Among the expectations was that Ocalan would declare a permanent cease-fire, but Kurdish leaders accuse the government of failing to offer concrete concessions. International relations expert Soli Ozel of Istanbul’s Kadir Has University said the process is under duress. "I think it is under a barrage of bombardment, quite frankly," he said. "Will it survive it? ... The trust that is necessary to carry on with this has gone, but we will see." The PKK leadership, based in Iraqi Kurdistan, released a communique this month warning that the peace process was at risk of ending. Kurdish suspicions about the sincerity of the government have been heightened by a proposed security bill that would significantly enhance police powers. Critics say the measure would turn the country into a police state. The co-leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Selahattin Demirtas, said the legislation threatened to blow up the peace process. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu reiterated Monday his commitment to introduce the legislation and said the parliament would approve it, regardless of what was necessary. Analysts say the secrecy surrounding the talks is the main factor behind the growing distrust. Since the talks began, they have centered on imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan, and access to government-selected, pro-Kurdish politicians has been strictly controlled. Kadri Gursel, who writes about Kurdish affairs for the Milliyet newspaper and the Al Monitor website, said the process has to become more transparent if it is to make progress. "I think the whole negotiations between Ocalan and Erdogan through emissaries, through intelligence services, through HDP delegations, et cetera, it must be made transparent, and this is what [the Kurds] demand," Gursel said. The government rejects such calls, and it is not clear how enthusiastic Ocalan is about creating a more inclusive process. Gursel warned that distrust, along with increasing concerns over the state of democracy in Turkey, could lead many Kurds to question whether a peaceful resolution can be found. With Turkey in turmoil and with no hope of joining the European Union, "would then the world suggest to the Kurdish party to stay within this Turkey, if there would be an Islamic authoritarian rule in Turkey?" he said. The government is insisting that by March 21, the Kurdish new year, the PKK announce a permanent cease-fire and disarmament — a demand that is expected to put more pressure on the peace process. Observers say any such PKK announcement is unlikely in the current climate of distrust, and that with a general election due in June, political tensions are expected to rise further.
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Florida Companies Push US to License Ferry Services to Cubaby webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)
Catamaran builder Brian Hall is too young to remember when ferries plied the route between Florida and Cuba in the 1950s, but he has plans to be among the first to revive the once-popular route. Boosted by President Barack Obama's policy of seeking to normalize relations with the Communist-ruled island after decades of U.S. isolation, Hall hopes to offer a high-speed catamaran service between the Florida Keys and Havana, perhaps as soon as this year. "My partners and I are ready to start operating as soon as we get the go-ahead," said Hall, 49, president of CubaKat, an offshoot of Fort Lauderdale-based catamaran builder, KonaCat. He is not alone. At least half a dozen Florida companies are seriously considering ferry ventures, with plans to seek licenses from the U.S. Treasury Department. The United States and Cuba announced on Dec. 17 their intention to restore diplomatic relations. Last month, the Obama administration made some moves to loosen some travel and trade restrictions. While charter airlines already run scheduled services to the island, no licenses for ferry service to Cuba have been issued, according to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which enforces sanctions. U.S. officials have not commented on the status of requests for ferry licenses. Granma, Cuba's official Communist Party newspaper, published an article on Feb. 11 by two Cuban foreign ministry officials saying Obama could use his executive authority to permit ferry services between the two countries. Overnight Ferry to Cuba One company looking at a ferry service is Miami-based United Americas Shipping Services. It is part of a major shipping group with passengers and cargo operations, including Baja Ferries on Mexico's west coast, and Unishipping, a privately-owned, Paris-based company. United Americas President Joe Hinson said the company has met with officials from south Florida's three main ports in Miami, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. It plans to offer a 10-hour, overnight service with sleeping cabins and dining facilities. Another Florida company, Key West Express, already runs a daily ferry service between Fort Myers Beach and Key West, and has expressed interest in extending the route to Havana. The once-popular ferry service between Florida and Cuba was stopped in the early 1960s when communist Fidel Castro took power. U.S and Cuban officials are due to hold a second round of talks on Friday in Washington to discuss restoration of diplomatic relations. Hall is banking on a big increase in travel to Cuba under the policy opening. Last year some 650,000 people visited Cuba from the United States, a figure some experts predict will race past 1 million in the next few years. He plans for CubaKat to leave from a private marina in Marathon key, about 135 miles (217 km) from Havana, offering a high-speed $338 round-trip ferry service with a capacity for about 190 people, as well as some vehicles. The ferry routes could compete with existing charter flights which cost $460 round-trip and have high fees for excess baggage. A former U.S. Air Force C-130 pilot from Atlanta with a catamaran business in Fort Lauderdale, Hall is based in Jacksonville, Florida, where his family also owns two pizza restaurants. He said he flew his own plane to Havana in January without a Treasury license, risking arrest and fines, to meet Cuban port officials. "We were met with open arms," Hall said.
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В Турции разбились два истребителя
НТВ.ru Катастрофа произошла во время выполнения истребителями разведывательного полета в горах Акдаг. Как сообщают местные СМИ, спасатели и военные уже прибыли на место авиакатастрофы. Зона падения расположена в труднодоступном регионе. В кабинах каждого самолета ... Два самолета ВВС Турции потерпели крушение, пилоты погиблиVSE42 Новости Происшествия: В Турции во время учений погибли четверо пилотовАктуальные новости - периодическое издание о событиях в мире В Турции разбились два военных самолетаГудок NEWSru.co.il -Федеральное агентство новостей No.1 -Коммерсантъ Все похожие статьи: 53 » |
A group of politicians and journalists is trying to buy a Hungarian restaurant long favored by London’s political left despite the acknowledged shortcoming of its menu. 
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СМИ: Польша реанимировала дело о крушении самолета Качинського в РФ
Красноярские новости - krasnews.com МИД Польши направил внешнеполитическому ведомству России ноту с запросом вернуть обломки разбившегося 10 апреля 2010 года под Смоленском самолета - на борту был президент Лех Качиньский с супругой и более 90-а польских политиков и деятелей культуры. Как отмечается ... Польша вновь просит у России обломки самолета, на котором разбился КачинськийОбозреватель Польша просит Россию вернуть обломки разбившегося под Смоленском президентского самолетаРадиостанция ЭХО МОСКВЫ Польша в который раз просит Россию вернуть обломки самолета КачиньскогоУкраинское национальное информагентство Все похожие статьи: 40 » |
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On March 1, an “anti-crisis march” organized by Russian opposition leaders is set to be held in Moscow. Its goal is to protest against the war in Ukraine and to show people’s frustration with the economic crisis. Organizers estimate that as many as 100,000 people will participate in the march. Levada Center sociologist Denis Volkov examines the character and potential of Russia’s protest movement.
Argentine Spy in Nisman Case Accused of Smugglingby webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)
The Argentine spy at the center of a scandal over last month's death of a state prosecutor was accused Tuesday of importing metric tons of contraband merchandise during his final years as head of the country's counterintelligence office. Antonio "Jaime" Stiusso was forced out of the SI intelligence service in December, weeks before state prosecutor Alberto Nisman accused President Cristina Fernandez of trying to cover up Iran's alleged involvement in a deadly 1994 bombing. The government says Nisman, who was found shot dead Jan. 18, was manipulated by Stiusso into leveling the accusation as a way of smearing Fernandez. Nisman's mysterious death has brought long-simmering questions about the integrity of the Argentine justice system to a boil, prompting the opposition to take to the streets to demand answers. In its latest accusation against Stiusso, the government Tuesday said he secretly imported metric tons of unidentified goods whose destination remains unknown. "We have concluded that in 2013 and 2014, contraband imports were received totaling 94 tons. These goods did not go to the SI, nor did they serve any function of the agency,'' national intelligence chief Oscar Parrilli said in a televised address. "Much of this merchandise entered the country under the name Antonio Stiusso,'' he added. Some customs agents have also been implicated in the illegal import operations, he said. Stiusso left Argentina last week after making a statement to the prosecutor investigating Nisman's death. Judges have been assigned to look at the evidence against Fernandez and that against Stiusso, to make sure the allegations are not simply a case of smear and countersmear by warring factions in the murky world of Argentine intelligence. The 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires killed 85. The Argentine courts pinned the crime on agents of Iran, which denies any involvement. Stiusso had long been at odds with Fernandez over her proposal to form a "truth commission'' with Tehran aimed at resolving the crime, according to sources who were familiar with the investigation and asked not to be named. Nisman said Fernandez also took the illegal step of secretly offering immunity to the Iranian suspects in order to put through a grains-for-oil deal with Tehran. The day after he died, Nisman was scheduled to outline his case before Congress. State prosecutors joined opposition figures and tens of thousands of citizens in a march last week, protesting what they described as government meddling in the courts. Polls show that Fernandez, her image already dented by an ailing economy, has lost popularity because of the Nisman scandal. She is constitutionally barred from running for a third term in the October election.
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From Russia Without Love: Russians Parade A Mock Ballistic Missile for Obama.
Forbes This year, Russia stepped up its nationalistic and patriotic efforts and the Army day was marked by the return of military glory. The holiday is gaining its original purpose: to promote the servicemen and the army. Russia – according to its people and ... Sec. Kerry: Russia has lied repeatedly about UkraineCBS News Kerry: Russia Has Lied About Its Activities in UkraineABC News Sanctions On SWIFT Could Hit Russia Where It Hurts MostInvestopedia Breitbart News-The Japan Times-euronews all 138 news articles » |
US Can't Fight Violent Extremism 'On the Cheap,' Kerry Tells Senators by webdesk@voanews.com (Mary Alice Salinas)
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday called the threat posed by Islamic State and violent extremism “the challenge of a generation,” as he presented his case to a Senate panel for funding to carry out the Obama administration’s foreign policy. The nation’s top diplomat told the Senate Appropriations Committee that brutal extremist groups like Islamic State represent “a horrendous step backwards in the context of the world’s march toward civility and the rule of law.” The State Department is seeking $3.5 billion to counter Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, to bolster regional security and provide humanitarian aid to those in the region. However, the threat, he added, extends beyond the group to all violent extremists, and it will take a comprehensive strategy to eliminate it. “They have threatened the world with their vision of how they want to live and how they want to impose their life on other people,” said Kerry. “They destroy schools, they destroy books, they rape young girls, they sell people into slavery, they cut off heads in public, they burn people alive.” Obama administration officials last week hosted a summit on countering violent extremism that brought together more than 60 nations and community and religious leaders from around the world. President Barack Obama called on nations to address core issues that may create an environment ripe for extremism, such as poor governance, oppression, poverty, and lack of jobs, education and opportunity. On Tuesday, Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana suggested the “root cause” of violent extremism “is more than jobs and governance, but comes back to ideology.” Kerry answered, “Well, it is, but why does somebody fall prey to that ideology? Why does somebody think going and cutting off somebody’s head is a good idea?" The secretary of state said his department’s funding request before Congress includes financing for social media and other efforts to counter sophisticated and effective propaganda being distributed by Islamic State through YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and other venues to lure more recruits. “There’s no one-size-fits-all shoe that’s going to solve this. It has to be a holistic approach,” Kerry told the panel. “We have to step up and do more, and we have to view it holistically, and we have to understand it’s a whole bunch of things. And if we work at it holistically, we’re going to win,” Kerry continued. “And if we make the wrong judgments, though, about what is going to make a difference, then we’re going to take a lot longer to do what we need to do.” In addition, Kerry said, funding will pay for continuing military efforts to combat terrorists in Iraq and Syria. So far, that has included 2,500 airstrikes to help partners on the ground push back militants and retake territory, like the northern Syrian town of Kobani, taken back by Kurdish fighters in January. The diplomat said the U.S. is leading in the fight against violent extremism but it needs more resources to carry out its goal. “The simple fact is we cannot lead, we cannot do what we need to do in the world, on the cheap,” he said.
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Monitors of Ukraine Conflict Seek Helpby By SOMINI SENGUPTA
Those in charge of the United Nations-mandated monitoring say more drones, radar systems and access to key areas are needed.
As Lawmakers Face Off, US Braces for Homeland Security Shutdown by webdesk@voanews.com (Cindy Saine)
Members of the U.S. Congress are locked in another partisan showdown, this time over a $40 billion bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, known as DHS. House Republicans have linked DHS funding to a measure to block President Barack Obama’s executive action delaying deportations of some undocumented immigrants, a delay Democrats support. VOA’s Cindy Saine reports.
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Australia Pleads for Mercy for Drug Traffickers Facing Execution by webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)
Australia's foreign minister appealed to Indonesia's president on Wednesday to show mercy for two Australian drug traffickers due to executed in Indonesia, expressing disappointment that their latest legal appeal had been rejected. President Joko Widodo has denied clemency to 11 convicts on death row, including the Australian nationals, ratcheting up diplomatic tensions amid repeated pleas for mercy. Indonesia's attorney general said on Wednesday the executions, to be carried out by firing squads, would not be delayed or canceled in the face of diplomatic pressure, but declined to specify a date. “No matter how much pressure we face, we will keep going. I have said previously, this is about enforcing the law consistently,” Attorney General H.M. Prasetyo told reporters. About 90 percent of the preparations for the executions were completed, he said. Officials just needed to coordinate the prisoner transfers and prepare the firing squads, Prasetyo said, adding that the executions would be carried out as soon as possible. Widodo, who took calls from Brazil, France, and the Netherlands this week - who have nationals on death row in Indonesia - has warned these nations against interfering in Indonesia's sovereign affairs. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told Sky News Australia respects Indonesia's sovereignty and legal system. “What we are asking is that President Widodo show mercy to these two young Australians,” she said. “He is a generous and forgiving man.” Indonesia has harsh penalties for drug trafficking and resumed executions in 2013 after a five-year gap. On Tuesday, a court in Jakarta threw out an appeal by the two Australians, Myuran Sukumaran, 33, and Andrew Chan, 31, against Widodo's rejection of their request for presidential clemency. Lawyers for the members of the so-called Bali Nine group of Australians, convicted in 2005 as the ringleaders of a plot to smuggle heroin out of Indonesia, have said they plan to appeal. They have two weeks to file an appeal. The Australian government has stressed that Sukumaran and Chan have been rehabilitated in prison, where they mentor younger inmates. “They are making a contribution to the Indonesian prison system and in fact the story of their rehabilitation is something of which Indonesia can be proud,” Bishop said. “We believe their lives should be spared and they should be given a second chance.” Bishop has previously said Australia would consider recalling its ambassador to Indonesia in protest if the executions are carried out. Brazil and the Netherlands have already withdrawn their ambassadors after Indonesia executed their citizens on drug offenses last month.
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French and German leaders still hope to salvage the shaky truce between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists in the east. But officials in the United States and Britain are accusing Russia of working to further destabilize the region. Zlatica Hoke reports that lawmakers in both countries are discussing how to respond to what they call Russia's aggressive plans.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said Russia was lying when it said there are no Russian troops or equipment in Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists are fighting government troops.
A Texas man was sentenced February 24 to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted of murdering the U.S. Navy Seal whose story inspired blockbuster movie "American Sniper."
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Amnesty International увидела растущую угрозу правам человека в России
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The U.S. State Department and FBI have announced a $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Russian Yevgeny Bogachev, the highest bounty U.S. authorities have ever offered in a cyber case.
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Guilty Verdict for Killer of Famed 'American Sniper'by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)
A jury in Texas has convicted a man in the shooting death of a former U.S. Navy SEAL whose life story was turned into the current hit movie “American Sniper.” Eddie Ray Routh was found guilty Tuesday night of murder in the deaths of Chris Kyle and Kyle's friend, Chad Littlefield, at a shooting range and resort in February 2013. Jurors deliberated for less than three hours. Since prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case, the 27-year-old Routh received an automatic life sentence without parole. Kyle and Littlefield had taken the former Marine to the shooting range as a means of helping Routh, who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq and in Haiti during the humanitarian response to the 2010 earthquake. His attorneys said Routh was suffering from mental illness at the time of the shootings, and believed Kyle and Littlefield were going to kill him during the outing. Chris Kyle was credited with over 100 confirmed kills during his four deployments during the U.S.-led Iraq war. The movie based on his autobiography was nominated for this year's Academy Award for Best Picture, and has earned more than $300 million in box office receipts.
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Ukraine PM to Russia: 'Get out of our land'
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US Demands Islamic State Release Assyrian Hostagesby webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)
The United States demanded Tuesday that Islamic State militants release a group of more than 90 Assyrian Christians they kidnapped during raids in northeastern Syria. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki condemned the attacks and said the militants must release all civilians they are currently holding. "ISIL's latest targeting of a religious minority is only further testament to its brutal and inhumane treatment of all those who disagree with its divisive goals and toxic beliefs," she said, using an acronym for the group. "ISIL continues to exact its evil upon innocents of all faiths, and the majority of its victims have been Muslims." Psaki also highlighted ongoing violence by Syrian forces, saying the U.S. remains committed to finding a political solution to the country's nearly three-year civil war that has left more than 200,000 people dead. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors violence in Syria, said Islamic State militants abducted scores of local residents after clashes in the Khabur area of Hassakeh province on Monday. The Syriac Military Council, a local militia, reported several fighters were killed when the Assyrians joined forces with the Kurdish People's Protection Units, known as the YPG, to counter the advance of Islamic State militants. Nuri Kino, head of the activist group A Demand For Action, which focuses on religious minorities in the Middle East, told the Associated Press another 3,000 people fled the violence to the nearby Kurdish-controlled cities of Hassakeh and Qamishli. Monday's abductions marked the second high-profile attack by IS militants on Christians this month. Early last week, Islamic State allies in Libya publicized a video showing the beheadings of Egyptian Coptic Christian workers who had been held hostage. Assyrians, many of whom live in the diaspora, are using social media to draw attention to the case, using the hashtag #WeAreAllKhabour. On Twitter, one user writes: "We've been getting ethnically cleansed for years and the world just wants to see us disappear #WeAreAllKhabour."
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U.S. Demands IS Militants Release Kidnapped Assyrian Christians by noreply@rferl.org (RFE/RL)
The United States has condemned Islamic State militants "in the strongest possible terms" for attacking Assyrian Christian villages in Syria and abducting civilians "including women, children, priests, and the elderly."
The UN says more than one-third of Afghans detained on allegations related to the conflict in the nation reported they were tortured or mistreated.
George Osborne urged to stick to two per cent Nato target for military as a message to Russia
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Сталин или Запад: кто виноват в том, что 70 лет назад победители Второй мировой перессорились? Стоит ли сегодня из-за украинского кризиса Европа на пороге нового долгого противостояния? Мнения историков расходятся.
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BUDAPEST/PRAGUE - Thwarted in one attempt to build a gas pipeline to southeast Europe, the Kremlin is working with a small circle of allies to lay the groundwork for an alternative that would help it maintain leverage in its rivalry with the West.
Ukraine's Ministry of Information Policy has called on its citizens to enlist in the country's "information forces" to battle against online propaganda spread by Russian trolls and pro-Kremlin media.
trust
trəst/
noun
noun: trust
- 1.firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something."relations have to be built on trust"
synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, certainty, assurance, conviction, credence; "good relationships are built on trust"- acceptance of the truth of a statement without evidence or investigation."I used only primary sources, taking nothing on trust"
- the state of being responsible for someone or something."a man in a position of trust"
synonyms: responsibility, duty, obligation "a position of trust" - literarya person or duty for which one has responsibility.plural noun: trusts"rulership is a trust from God"
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