Britain Backs Polish Leader for Top European Council Job
David Cameron supports his Polish counterpart to take Herman Van Rompuy’s job.
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Egyptian, Emirates Jets Bomb Islamists in Libya
Without informing their American allies, Egypt and the UAE carry out airstrikes near Tripoli.
Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity “Essential”: Merkel
While others have acquiesced in Russia’s annexation, Germany insists the Crimea belongs to Ukraine.
Russian Trucks Cross Border, Ukraine Denounces “Invasion”
Ukraine condemns as a “flagrant violation of international law” what Russia claims is a humanitarian effort.
European Powers to Supply Weapons to Iraq’s Kurds
France and the United Kingdom give weapons to the Kurds, who are fighting an Islamist insurgency.
Ukrainian Troops Enter Rebel Stronghold, Jet Shot Down
Ukraine says its forces entered the separatist redoubt of Luhansk after a fighter jet was shot down in the area.
Ukraine Claims Destroyed Russian Armored Column
Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian armored personnel carriers that crossed into its territory.
Russia Sends Aid Convoy to Ukraine, NATO Fears Invasion
As trucks supposedly carrying aid depart for Ukraine, NATO warns there is a “high probability” Russia will invade.
Iraq’s Maliki Refuses to Stand Down After Successor Named
Iraq’s president asks Haider al-Abadi to form a new government but Nouri al-Maliki refuses to stand down.
America Intervenes in Iraqi Civil War, Reluctantly
President Barack Obama orders airstrikes but is reluctant to get deeply involved in Iraq’s sectarian conflicts.
Dutch Suspend Ukraine Plane Crash Investigation
Mark Rutte says it is too dangerous for investigators to do their work.
Supported by Iraqi Air Force, Kurds Battle Islamists
In a remarkable turnaround, Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki supports a Kurdish offensive against radical Islamists insurgents.
Ukraine Pushes Offensive in East, Rebels in Disarray
The speed of the Ukrainian army’s offensive seems to have taken the rebels’ leaders by surprise.
Dutch Hold Off on Military Mission to Ukraine Crash Site
The Netherlands fear military intervention would get in the way of repatriating the victims.
Australians, Dutch Send Military Police to Ukraine Crash Site
The two countries send military police to secure the Malaysia Airlines crash site in Ukraine.