Obama, Merkel reiterate no easing of sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, speaking by phone on Wednesday, reiterated their agreement that there will be no easing of sanctions imposed on Russia over its support for Ukrainian separatists until i…
Russia’s gas talks with Turkey underway: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s gas talks with Turkey are underway and the Kremlin is hoping for mutually acceptable outcome, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said on Wednesday.
Foul stench in rebel-held east Ukraine as war hits water treatment
DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Fighting in east Ukraine has interfered with water treatment, producing a foul stench from the taps that aid workers say could bring health risks.
U.S. does not recognize Russia’s treaty with rebel Georgia region: State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States does not recognize legitimacy of the treaty signed on Wednesday between Russia and Georgia’s rebellious South Ossetia region, a U.S. State Department spokeswoman said.
Bosnian, U.S. officials discuss deportations over war crimes
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Bosnia’s state prosecutor and U.S. officials on Wednesday discussed the issue of Bosnian migrants facing deportation from the United States over their alleged involvement in war crimes during the Balkan country’s 1992-95 war.
Canada to extend, expand its mission against Islamic State: PM
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Reuters) – Canada plans to extend and expand its mission against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Wednesday, saying Ottawa would provide more details next week.
Russian treaty with South Ossetia breaks international law: NATO
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia’s new treaty with Georgia’s breakaway South Ossetia region breaks international law and hampers efforts to strengthen regional security, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
NATO intercepts Russian fighters over Baltic Sea
VILNIUS (Reuters) – A NATO patrol intercepted Russian fighter jets over the Baltic Sea, Lithuanian authorities said on Wednesday, as Moscow marks the anniversary of its takeover of Crimea with one of its largest military drills in years.
U.S. wants Assad out, Germany says talks with him may be necessary
ISTANBUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – The United States still wants a negotiated political settlement in Syria that excludes President Bashar al-Assad, according to a senior U.S. envoy, but Washington’s close ally Germany said talks with the Damascus government …
U.S., allies conduct 13 air strikes in Iraq, Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and coalition forces conducted 11 air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Iraq during a 24-hour period, while U.S. forces led two air strikes in Syria, the U.S. military said on Wednesday.
