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British envoy heads to Moscow to try to ease Ukraine crisis

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top diplomat heads to Moscow on Wednesday to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia's military buildup near Ukraine, warning that an invasion would bring “massive consequences for all involved.” “Russia has a choice here. We strongly encourage them to...

US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East warned senators Tuesday that if Russian invades Ukraine, as many fear, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria. But he was clear that Iran remains the key threat to...

US and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China in the U.N. Security Council on Monday over the usefulness and impact of U.N. sanctions, which are currently imposed on countries from North Korea to Yemen and Congo as well the al-Qaida and Islamic State...