Dutch Abandon Ruling Parties in Local Elections
Dissatisfied with Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s economic policy, Dutch voters punish the coalition parties.
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Ukraine Fears Invasion as Russia Stages Military Drills on Border
Russia stages large military exercises on Ukraine’s border as Germany warns of “catastrophe” unless it withdraws.
Renzi Announces Tax Cuts as Parliament Approves New Voting Law
Italy’s new prime minister promises to reduce business and income taxes.
Russia Undeterred by NATO Deployments in Eastern Europe
The alliance deploys reconnaissance and fighter planes to reassure its Eastern European member states.
Congress, Pentagon Tussle Over Defense Spending Priorities
Republicans criticize defense cuts, but they were the ones who imposed limits on military spending.
Russia Expands Occupation, Ukraine Mobilizes Troops
Russian forces appear to be tightening their grip on the peninsula. Ukrainian troops mobilize in response.
Maduro Accuses America of Plotting to Destroy Venezuela
Hugo Chávez’ successor seems oblivious to his own government’s responsibility.
West Refuses to Acknowledge Crimea Referendum
Western leaders refuse to recognize the Crimea’s wish to join Russia.
Putin Denies Troops in Crimea, Says Force “Last Resort”
The Russian leader denies that his soldiers have taken control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.
Top North Korean Party Official Reportedly Arrested
If Choe Ryong-hae is purged, it could signal that Kim Jong-un is concentrating power in his own hands.
Putin Claims Authority to Invade Ukraine, Troops Seize Crimea
Vladimir Putin claims a mandate to invade Ukraine where his troops already control the Crimea.
Russian Troops Move into Crimea as Tensions with West Rise
Russian aircraft deliver hundreds of troops to the Ukrainian peninsula.
Military Cuts Meet Resistance from Lawmakers
Chuck Hagel warns Congress that further cuts will degrade America’s armed forces.
Report Warns Afghanistan Security Force Must Not Shrink
If Afghan forces are to provide security, they must be sustained at their current levels.
Syrian Factions Fight Proxy War in Neighboring Lebanon
Radical Sunni groups target Hezbollah, which supports the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad.