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Ukraine: Torn between Russia and the West
Ukraine, sandwiched between Russia and the European Union, has since independence in 1991 been torn between its former Soviet master...
Israeli strikes kill six near Damascus: monitor
At least six pro-government fighters, including Syrian troops, were killed in Israeli air strikes Thursday targeting positions held by Iran-backed...
China accuses US of raising tensions on Ukraine issue
China on Wednesday accused the United States of "raising tensions" and "creating panic" over the Ukraine crisis, shortly after Washington...
NATO warns Russia readying for ‘full-scale attack’ on Ukraine
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that Russian forces continue to prepare for a potential attack on Ukraine after Moscow...
EU agrees sanctions that will ‘hurt’ Russia
EU members on Tuesday agreed a package of new sanctions against Russia that aims to inflict severe damage on the...
Ukraine urges ‘tough sanctions’ after Putin orders troops into rebel regions
Ukraine on Tuesday urged its Western allies to hit Russia with "tough sanctions" after President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway...
Morocco creates new military zone along Algeria border
Morocco has established a new military zone bordering Algeria, a Moroccan military publication said Monday, amid mounting tensions between the...
West voices fears of Russia-China axis
Western leaders on Saturday said Russia and China were seeking to "replace the existing international rules" with their own order,...
What we know about Russia’s troop deployment near Ukraine
Russia in recent days has announced several drawdowns of troops from Ukraine's borders, raising hopes that a devastating military escalation...
China may take advantage of Ukraine crisis: US general
China may take advantage of the Ukraine crisis and do something "provocative" in Asia while Western powers are focused on...
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