Fighting slackens in eastern Ukraine amid fragile cease-fire
A long sought cease-fire appears to hold in eastern Ukraine, raising hopes for peace between Ukrainian national forces and Russian backed separatists. OSCE reports no Ukrainian fatalities this week and a drop in fighting to the lowest level in over a year.
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Michael Bociurkin
OSCE
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Moscow
Associated Press
Russia
Crimea
Partment
NATO
John Herbst
U.S
Vladimir Putin
Bergdahl Desertion Case Heads to San Antonio Hearing
The public hearing in San Antonio will consider probable cause to proceed to a court martial on desertion and other charges against Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. His attorney urges an open mind as witnesses may be cross examined and evidence presented by both sides.
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Washington State
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Afghanistan
Bergdahl
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San Antonio
Eugene Fidell
Cody Full
Susan Rice
Chael Barbero
501St Parachute Infantry
No Credible Threats Seen Ahead of Francis US Visit
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy said there are no credible threats ahead of Pope Francis US trip. A massive security operation will span the East Coast from Washington to New York, timed with the UN General Assembly and arrivals of 160 heads of state.
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Pope Francis
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Secret Service
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United Nations General Assembly
New York
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U.S
Islamic State
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ISIS
Attacks threaten California fiber optic backbone
Federal officials report at least 16 fiber optic cable cuts in California over a year, with two new attacks near Livermore. FBI says no terrorism motive confirmed. AT&T offers a 250000 reward. Investigators note the lines are vulnerable yet crucial to Internet infrastructure.
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FBI
Livermore
San Francisco Bay Area
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Richard Doherty
New York
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