Tear Gas and Flares: Ferguson Erupts Again as Night Falls
FERGUSON, Mo. — Chaos erupted in Ferguson, Missouri, Sunday night as the city prepared for a state-imposed curfew almost a week after the police-involved killing of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old. Tear gas, armored vehicles, and flares were being used on demonstrators. “We kept... read more »
Crisis talks on Ukraine prove difficult but ‘some progress’ mad...
Ukraine crisis talks in Berlin Sunday were “difficult” but made “some progress”, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said after meeting with his Ukrainian, Russian and French counterparts. “Difficult talks, but I think and I hope that we have made some... read more »
Obama plans return to WH for Iraq, Ferguson meetings
President Obama’s somewhat mysterious return to the White House from his Martha’s Vineyard vacation starts late Sunday night. The president is scheduled to have meetings at the White House on Monday and Tuesday, including Monday sessions devoted to the Iraq military operation and the... read more »
Obama: Air strikes on Iraq dam ‘to protect US interests’
US air strikes in support of Iraqi forces’ efforts to retake the country’s largest dam are aimed at protecting US interests there, President Obama says. The failure of Mosul dam may put US staff and facilities, including the US embassy in Baghdad, at risk, Barack Obama warned Congress... read more »
