Georgia asks Biden for advanced US weapons, observers; US makes no promises on military aidTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday for advanced U.S. weaponry, military aid and unarmed observers to monitor a cease-fire along the boundaries of two Moscow-backed breakaway regions, a senior U.S. official said. Biden to Georgia, Ukraine: US will not recognize Russian ’sphere of influence’ claimTBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged support for efforts by Ukraine and Georgia to break free of Russia’s orbit, saying Washington would not recognize Kremlin claims to an exclusive sphere of influence over former Soviet states. Biden assures Georgia that America ’stands with you’TBILISI, Georgia — The Obama administration firmly supports Georgia, but President Mikhail Saakashvili must further encourage democracy, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday. Georgia crowds greet Biden with flags, pleas for continued US supportTBILISI, Georgia — Hundreds of flag-waving Georgians lined streets in the capital to welcome U.S. Vice President Joe Biden following his arrival in the former Soviet republic a year after its war with Russia. Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Georgia in show of support a year after war with RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Georgia to show support for the former Soviet republic a year after its war with Russia. Former Ukrainian official arrested in slaying of high-profile investigative journalistKIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities have arrested a former intelligence official in the slaying of an investigative journalist who was kidnapped and decapitated nine years ago, officials said Wednesday. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Biden trip to Ukraine, Georgia seeks to build on partnershipsWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine and Georgia was designed to build on the United States’ relationship with the countries while not annoying Russia, his national security adviser said Friday. EU calls for more natural gas storage to counter future Russian energy cutoffBRUSSELS — The European Union called Thursday on member nations to ramp up natural gas storage and build more pipelines to cope with any future cutoff in energy supplies from Russia. Ukraine bans Baron Cohen’s hit movie ‘Bruno’ as immoralKIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s Culture Ministry says it has banned Sacha Baron Cohen’s new hit movie “Bruno” because it is immoral. Demjanjuk charged with death camp crimes as Germany once again confronts Nazi-era demonsMUNICH — The legal saga of John Demjanjuk neared its final chapter Monday as prosecutors set the stage for one of Germany’s highest-profile war crime trials in years — formally charging the retired U.S. auto worker with involvement in the murder of 27,900 people at a Nazi death camp. Retired auto worker John Demjanjuk charged with 27,900 counts of acting as accessory to murderMUNICH — The legal saga of John Demjanjuk neared its final chapter as prosecutors set the stage for one of Germany’s highest-profile war crime trials in years — formally charging the retired U.S. auto worker with involvement in the murder of 27,900 people at a Nazi death camp. Analysis: Is adding Biden to diplomacy mix a good use of Obama bench or creating confusion?WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, the vice president who might have been secretary of state, is widening his role as globe-trotting diplomat, drawing praise on some fronts and puzzlement on others. American’s how-to guide for toppling dictatorships finds it way to Iranian protestersEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Poland wants to talk to Michigan man about WWII atrocities; he says ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’TROY, Mich. — An 88-year-old man living in Michigan who is now the subject of a criminal investigation in Poland into allegations he shot Jews while working in a Nazi-controlled police unit during World War II insists he did nothing wrong. Vice President Joe Biden heading to Georgia, Ukraine in JulyWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Georgia and Ukraine in July. EU’s Barroso warns of new gas supply crisis if Ukraine can’t pay Russia for importsBRUSSELS — European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso warned EU countries Friday to prepare for another natural gas supply crisis if Ukraine can’t pay for gas imports from Russia. Ukraine seeks $4 billion loan from European banks to pay for Russian gas importsKIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine is seeking a $4 billion loan from European banks to pay for natural gas imports from Russia this year, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said Tuesday. Ukraine to spend $1.3 bln to shore up top 3 banks as IMF official says loan program on trackKIEV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government will spend $1.3 billion to shore up three leading banks devastated by the global financial crisis as part of a $16.4 billion rescue loan program with the International Monetary Fund, the prime minister said Wednesday. |
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