Jan 12 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea said Wednesday its leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful flight test of a hypersonic missile he claimed would remarkably increase the country’s nuclear “war deterrent.”… Continue reading
Jan 11 Russia-led security group to pull out troops, says Kazakh leader By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The president of Kazakhstan has announced that a Russia-led security alliance will start pulling out its troops from the Central Asian country in two days after completing its mission. Continue reading
Jan 11 Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine By Dasha Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations. Continue reading
Jan 10 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid talks with Russia By Associated Press Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks Monday aimed at defusing tensions over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this week. Continue reading
Jan 10 No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks. Continue reading
Jan 09 Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Most of the deaths — 103 — were in Almaty, the country's largest city, where demonstrators seized government buildings and set some afire, according to the ministry… Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 4:11 Kazakhstan: Crackdown on protests continue as Russian troops arrive By PBS NewsHour Kazakhstan’s former chief of intelligence was arrested on Saturday after being charged with trying to overthrow the government. The Central Asian country has seen widespread protests, which its president has blamed on terrorists. Meanwhile, the Russian military arrived after requests… Continue watching
Jan 08 Former anti-terror chief arrested over Kazakhstan protests By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Authorities say security forces killed 26 demonstrators in this week’s unrest and that 18 law-enforcement officers died. More than 4,400 people have been arrested, the Interior Ministry said Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. and NATO reject Russian demand that alliance not admit new members By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The United States and NATO are roundly rejecting Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks ahead of meeting with Russia By Associated Press The United States and NATO on Friday roundly rejected Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance. Continue reading