Ukrainian authorities arrest key suspect in slaying of high-profile journalistKIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian security officials say they have arrested a top suspect who has been at large for nine years and charged with the slaying of an investigative journalist. Biden rejects Russian sphere of influence over former Soviet nations such as Georgia, UkraineTBILISI, Georgia — Washington rejects the Kremlin’s claim to a sphere of influence over former Soviet nations, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden declared Wednesday before receiving a hero’s welcome in Georgia. Biden heads to Georgia to demonstrate US support for the former Soviet stateKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden rejected the Russian push for a sphere of influence over former Soviet nations, saying as he headed to Georgia on Wednesday that no nation could veto another country’s choices. Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election expected to strengthen incumbent’s hold on powerBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — This Central Asian nation that hosts a key U.S. military air base votes Thursday in a presidential election that is almost certain to tighten the incumbent’s grip on power in the former Soviet republic. Biden tells nervous Ukraine it can choose its own allies regardless of Kremlin’s viewsKIEV, Ukraine — Vice President Joe Biden assured a nervous Ukraine that its interests won’t be sacrificed as the United States tries to mend ties with Moscow. Concerns raised Myanmar may be moving toward nuclear status with North Korean helpBANGKOK — The recent aborted voyage of a North Korean ship, photographs of massive tunnels and a secret meeting have raised concern that one of the world’s poorest nations may be aspiring to join the nuclear club — with help from its friends in Pyongyang. Georgia seeking US help in monitoring boundaries with South Ossetia and AbkhaziaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia urged the United States on Tuesday to help monitor the boundaries with its two Russian-supported breakaway regions, and a U.S. official said it was a possibility. Russia’s Medvedev announces plans for religion classes, with ethics available as alternativeBARVIKHA, Russia — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced a pilot project Tuesday that will require schoolchildren to take classes in religion or secular ethics. Yushchenko tells Biden that Ukraine wants US investment to upgrade its gas pipeline networkKIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine wants American investment to help modernize its creaky but strategic natural gas pipeline system, the country’s president told U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Biden: US supports Ukraine’s NATO bid, Kiev free to choose its alliancesKIEV, Ukraine — Washington supports Ukraine’s bid to join NATO, and the former Soviet republic is free to choose its allies regardless of what other nations want, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told Ukraine’s president on Tuesday. Biden meets with Ukraine’s president to reaffirm US support for former Soviet republicKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on Tuesday to reaffirm Washington’s support for Kiev’s pro-Western course despite opposition from Moscow. Biden meets with Ukraine president to reaffirm US support for Kiev’s pro-Western courseKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko Tuesday as part of a visit expected to reaffirm Washington’s support for Kiev’s pro-Western course over opposition from Moscow. Biden meets with Ukraine’s president to reaffirm US supportKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko Tuesday as part of a visit expected to reaffirm Washington’s support for Kiev’s pro-Western course over opposition from Moscow. Joe Biden to meet with Ukraine’s leaders and opposition to reaffirm US supportKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is expected to reaffirm Washington’s support for Ukraine’s pro-Western course in a series of meetings Tuesday with leaders and opposition representatives. With North Korean help, is Myanmar moving toward nuclear status?BANGKOK — The recent aborted voyage of a North Korean ship, photographs of massive tunnels and a top secret meeting have raised alarm bells that one of the world’s poorest nations may be aspiring to join the nuclear club — with help from its friends in Pyongyang. No one expects military-run Myanmar, also known as Burma, to obtain an atomic bomb anytime soon, but experts have the Southeast Asian nation on their radar screen. Ahead of Biden visit, Georgian leader proposes electoral reforms, more TV clout for oppositionTBILISI, Georgia — Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili offered his opponents electoral reforms Monday, and called for political unity in the face of a common enemy — referring to Russia as an occupying foe with forces a few dozen kilometers (miles) from the capital. Russia’s Medvedev eases restrictions on rights groups, other nongovernmental organizationsMOSCOW — The Kremlin says President Dmitry Medvedev has signed legislation easing restrictions on human rights groups and other non-governmental organizations. Ruble jumps as fresh Russian statistics show rise in capital investment, real incomeMOSCOW — Russia’s ruble rose sharply Monday against the dollar, spurred by higher oil prices and upbeat data suggesting the country may be past the fiercest phase of its recession. Fresh Russian statistics show rise in capital investment, real incomeMOSCOW — Capital investment and real income in Russia rose strongly in June, the Federal Statistics Agency reported on Monday, suggesting the country may be past the fiercest phase of its recession. Biden lands in Ukraine to pledge continued US supportKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Kiev on Monday to pledge continued support for Ukraine and was expected to calm fears that Washington’s efforts to improve relations with Russia may come at the expense of ex-Soviet nations. Officials: 5 foreign terrorists killed in Tajikistan checkpoint clash near Afghan borderDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Five militants were killed in a gunfight at a remote military checkpoint near Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan, officials said Monday. Biden due in Ukraine to pledge continued US support despite reset with RussiaKIEV, Ukraine — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is due in Kiev for a three-day visit to pledge continued support for Ukraine’s westward drive, despite Washington’s efforts to improve relations with Russia. Tajikistan says 5 foreign militants killed after attack on checkpoint near Afghan borderDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Authorities in Tajikistan say five militants have been killed in a gunfight at a remote military checkpoint near the border with Afghanistan. Adviser: Georgian President to unveil democratic reforms before visit by US Vice PresidentTBILISI, Georgia — Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili is to announce a series of democratic reforms two days before a visit by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, an adviser to Saakashvili told the Associated Press on Monday. Ukraine, Georgia look to Biden’s visit for expanded US support, amid tensions with MoscowKIEV, Ukraine — Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Georgia and Ukraine starting Monday, meeting leaders eager for further reassurance that Washington still supports their joining NATO and that its effort to warm relations with Russia won’t come at their expense. Thousands of ethnic Uighurs rally in authoritarian Kazakhstan to protest China clashesALMATY, Kazakhstan — More than 5,000 ethnic Uighurs rallied in Kazakhstan’s largest city on Sunday to protest China’s use of deadly force to quash Uighur protests this month. After years of Soviet triumphs, US moon landing dimmed Russian space program’s blazing starMOSCOW — When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon, it was a first for the Soviet Union — the first time the U.S. had beaten the U.S.S.R in the space race. 15 dead after civilian helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, Russian news agencies sayKABUL — A civilian helicopter crashed at southern Afghanistan’s largest NATO base Sunday, military officials said. Russia’s air transportation agency reported 15 people died. Russian news agencies says crash at Afghan base kills 15; NATO does not immediately confirmMOSCOW — An official in Russia’s air transportation agency is telling local news agencies that a helicopter crash at NATO’s largest base in southern Afghanistan has killed 15 people. Report: Human rights group to suspend work in Chechnya after activist kidnapped, killedMOSCOW — The respected Russian human rights group Memorial is stopping work at its office in the republic of Chechnya after the kidnapping and killing of one of its most daring activists, a Russian radio station quoted an official of the group as saying Saturday. |
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