…And the World: We begin today in Crimea, where voters there in an election result fitting a former Soviet region voted overwhelmingly to join Russia. Given the turnout and measures taken to ensure the proper result, this poll is simply no credible. Yes, it would
…And the World: We begin today in Russia, which is trading diplomatic entreaties with the United States. Secretary of State John Kerry may, or may not, be on his way to Moscow, but that seems up the air. The Kremlin rejected one US proposal and
…And the World: We begin today in the Ukraine, where Russian-backed forces are issuing ultimatums to Kiev-controlled forces in Crimea. Among them is that Ukrainian forces swear allegiance to the separatist Crimean government. The head of the Ukrainian navy has defected, but subordinate officers have
…And the World: We begin today in the Ukraine, where Opposition Parties now control the government, stabilize the country and seek the arrest of effectively deposed and on the lam President Viktor Yanukovych. Russia has lashed out at the West and Opposition parties for their
…And the World: We begin today in the Ukraine, where fresh eruptions of protests have turned violent, after efforts at reaching an amnesty agreement failed. At least eighteen have died so far in fresh clashes. Russia has released some funds from loans, which could buoy
…And the World: We begin today in Switzerland, where a new law passed restricting European immigration through the famously neutral country. The result will likely complicate the country’s relationship with the EU, The Guardian says. It has the rest of the continent buzzing, but it
…And the World: We begin today, in Thailand, where elections went ahead as scheduled although without violence as feared. However, results are not complete and more voting appears necessary as many polling stations were blocked by protesters. Israel and Turkey seem close to mending ties
UPDATED 8:30PM: For Viriginia State Senate update and Ukraine story update. …And the World: We begin today in Syria, where a plan to allow aid to reach the beleaguered city of Homs appears to be on the rocks. Media outlets report that the government is not
…And the World: We begin today in Switzerland…sorta. The United Nations invited and then quickly rescinded Iran’s invitation to talks between the Assad regime and rebels in Syria. The United States lobbied hard to disinvite the Islamic Republic, but Russia and Iran fumed with the
UPDATED 1/15/14 10:44AM: For additional comments from Councilor Fenton SPRINGFIELD—A new City Council tackled a modest, but significant agenda Monday night, the first full meeting since its reorganization and swearing in last week. Despite rather lonely dissents on a couple of issues the tone and