Tagged: Russia


Gallery: Protest in Support of Ukraine

By Hannah Hekhuis | Feb. 28, 2022, 5:13 p.m. | In Photo »

On Sunday, 02/27/22, thousands of protestors gathered outside of the White House to encourage President Biden to impose sanctions upon Russia.


World Cup groups announced

By Nate Bodner | Dec. 3, 2017, 6:08 p.m. | In Professional »

The draw results from Friday, December 1 in Moscow are out, and every team now knows the groups for the 2018 World Cup. There is no clear "Group of Death" this year, but there are a number of contentious groups, and a host of new tournament teams ready to make their mark on the world stage in Russia next year.


Trump backtracked on plan to partner with Putin on cyber security unit

By Absa Fall | Aug. 8, 2017, 4:25 p.m. | In International »

On July 9, Donald Trump tweeted about his exchange with Vladimir Putin regarding a cyber security unit at the G20 summit. Several hours after the tweets were posted Trump backed off the idea after being faced with ridicule from policymakers.


"Pitch Perfect 2" sings

By Maximillian Foley-Keene | May 20, 2015, 12:31 a.m. | In Movies »

"Pitch Perfect," a quirky comedy about all-girls a capella group the Barden Bellas, took critics by aca-amazement by becoming one of the biggest hits of 2012, fueling a renaissance of collegiate a capella enthusiasm. Now the Barden Bellas are back, and they're better than ever. "Pitch Perfect 2" is a hilarious and worthy sequel, filled to the brim with gags and female empowerment.


Violence continues in Ukraine despite ceasefire agreement

By Amalia Chiapperino | March 8, 2015, 6:55 p.m. | In International »

Fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists continues in some areas of Ukraine, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in February.


International News Roundup for May 1 to May 8

By Sarah Trunk | May 9, 2014, 12:52 p.m. | In International »

Updates from Ukraine, Nigeria, South Korea and Syria for the week of May 1 to May 8.


The meeting not to abandon

By Rohan Oprisko | Aug. 22, 2013, 7:38 a.m. | In Op/Ed »

After spending a month in a Moscow airport, Russia granted Snowden one year of asylum. Because of this action, the Obama administration cancelled a scheduled meeting with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in which they would have talked about important issues relating to both countries.


News Chips: The Syrian solution?

By Grace Hill | May 9, 2013, 11:14 p.m. | In News Blog »

President Obama indicated last August that if the Assad regime in Syria utilized chemical weapons against rebel groups or any other civilians, it would cross a "red line."


TechnoLogical: On the lookout for meteors

By Urvi Banerjee | Feb. 18, 2013, 11:02 p.m. | In News Blog »

On Friday, a ten-ton meteor shattered over Russia's Ural Mountains.


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