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Friday, May 23, 2014

Putin speech suggests he will respect Ukraine election

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, May 23 (UPI) --Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated Friday we would work with the winner of this weekend's presidential election in Ukraine. Speaking at a St. Petersburg economic forum -- typically a showcase for Russian investment opportunities, but this year is filled... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Russia, China block U.N. war crimes resolution on Syria

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (UPI) --China and Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution to investigate Syrian war crimes on Thursday. The French-sponsored resolution -- to allow the International Criminal Court to begin investigating and prosecuting alleged war crimes committed during... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Obama on VA waiting times: 'It is dishonorable, it is disgraceful

WASHINGTON, May 21 (UPI) --President Obama had harsh words for the Department of Veterans affairs Wednesday, issuing deadlines and ultimatums, but falling short of firing Secretary Eric Shinseki. "If these allegations prove to be true, it is dishonorable, it is disgraceful, and I will not tolerate... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Judge in Oscar Pistorius trial outlines his mental assessment plan

PRETORIA, South Africa, May 20 (UPI) --Oscar Pistorius will spend 30 days in Weskoppies psychiatric hospital as an outpatient to determine whether he was mentally incapacitated at the time of the shooting. Judge Thokozile Masipa outlined his assessment plan Tuesday morning. It will begin at the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

EU to observe Egyptian elections

BRUSSELS, May 19 (UPI) --The European Union announced Monday it would monitor Egypt's presidential elections next week, contrary to earlier reports it would play a more limited role. The EU suggested, over the weekend, that delays by Egypt in providing telecommunications equipment and services to... Sign in to see full entry.

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