Four-way Ukraine talks set for Jan.26 in Paris: source
MOSCOW — Political advisers from Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany will meet in Paris on Jan. 26 xjmtzywfor a fresh round of talks on resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine, …
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NATO outlines ‘deterrence’ plan as tensions with Russia soar
BRUSSELS — Tensions soared Monday between Russia and the West, with NATO outlining a series of potential troop and ship deployments and Ireland warning that upcoming Russian war games off …
Read MoreWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins first stage in effort to appeal U.S. extradition
LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won the first stage of his effort to appeal a U.K. ruling that opened the door for his extradition to U.S. to …
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s President Kabore being held by mutinous soldiers
OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO — Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is being held by mutinous soldiers, two of the rebellious soldiers told The Associated Press by phone early Monday. …
Read More‘Slackest government in living memory’: Anthony Albanese slams Scott Morrison
Anthony Albanese will commit $440m towards better ventilation, building upgrades and mental health in schools if he wins the election, labelling it something Scott Morrison should have already done. The …
Read MoreNATO sends ships and fighter jets east, Ireland rejects Russia drills
BRUSSELS — NATO said Monday that it’s putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues its troop build-up near Ukraine. …
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NATO sends ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe
BRUSSELS — NATO said Monday that it’s putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues its troop build-up near Ukraine. …
Read MoreEU trumpets unity as Ireland rejects Russian war games
BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers sought Monday to show a fresh display of resolve in support of Ukraine, as Ireland warned that new Russian war games off its coast …
Read MoreFirst Nations children’s health impacted by poor housing conditions, study says
A study on indoor air quality and housing characteristics in isolated First Nations communities found elevated rates of respiratory infections and wheezing in young children, which authors associate with poor …
Read MoreU.K. court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s bid to prevent U.S. extradition
LONDON — Britain’s High Court is set to rule Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can take his fight against U.S. extradition to the U.K. Supreme Court. The decision …
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