Jul 28 EU, U.S. to impose new Russia sanctions By Julie Pace, Associated Press The United States and European Union plan to impose new sanctions against Russia this week, including penalties targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, the White House said Monday. Continue reading
Jul 28 Russia plans to fight $50 billion lawsuit over former oil giant By Andrew Troast With more than $50 billion on the line, Russia will appeal an international court ruling that handed down the biggest compensation package to date. Continue reading
Jul 28 Report: Millions forced from their homes due to religious beliefs By Larisa Epatko Last year saw the largest displacement of religious communities from their homes in recent memory, according to a new U.S. government report assessing countries’ religious freedoms in 2013. Continue reading
Jul 28 Rebels still manipulating MH17 crash site, Ukraine says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ukraine's foreign minister said Monday that pro-Russian separatists are continuing to try to manipulate the wreckage of the Malaysian airliner that the United States and others have accused the rebels of shooting down. Continue reading
Jul 28 Obama confers with European leaders for next steps on Ukraine By Associated Press The White House says Obama held a joint call Monday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande (frahn-SWAH' oh-LAWND'), British Prime Minister David Cameron and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch As temporary truce breaks down, Israeli police stop car with explosives near Jerusalem By PBS News Hour Israel resumed its attacks in Gaza on Sunday after Hamas rejected a cease-fire offer. Hamas later offered its own temporary truce. Amid the breakdown of the temporary cease-fire, Israeli police say they stopped a car filled with explosives at a… Continue watching
Jul 27 U.S. claims rockets fired from Russia into Ukraine, releases satellite images By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The United States released satellite images Sunday that it says back up its claims that rockets have been fired from Russia into eastern Ukraine and heavy artillery for separatists has also crossed the border. Continue reading
Jul 27 Second American tests positive for Ebola in Liberia By Xander Landen A second American citizen working to treat Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the deadly virus, an international aid organization reported Sunday, amid the outbreak that has ravaged West Africa since March. It was reported Saturday that a… Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch Gaza 'bombarded' as signs of cease-fire between Israel and Hamas fade By PBS News Hour International efforts to create a lasting cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appear to have broken down, with more Israeli shelling of Gaza and new Hamas rocket fire into Israel on Sunday. For more about the situation on the ground in… Continue watching