Several central and Eastern European countries on Thursday began marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc.
Several central and Eastern European countries on Thursday began marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc.
Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea by a panel of U.N. experts. The Security Council resolution sponsored by the United States would have extended the mandate of the panel for a year, but Russia’s veto will halt its operations.
When a Russian fuel tanker docks east of Havana this week, it will be welcome relief for Cuban officials trying to stymie growing unrest.