A woman passes pro-Russian troops in Perevalne, Ukraine. (AP)
The comments come after the Russian president offered a vigorous defense of intervention in Ukraine, saying the former government was illegally overthrown.
The former Eastern bloc sees the ghost of the Cold War, while other nations — including Britain and Germany — condemn Russia’s actions but have one eye on shared economic interests.
The president unveils an ambitious budget blueprint that seeks more than $600 billion in fresh spending to boost economic growth but also pledges to tame the debt by raising taxes on the rich.
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D.C.'s proposal to decriminalize marijuana goes further than most other states in the nation.
Possession of up to an ounce will be a civil fine of $25, while smoking in public remains a misdemeanor.
Too much meat and cheese in middle age could raise the risk of diseases, researchers find.
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The former defense secretary says Republicans should “tone down” criticism of the president on Ukraine.
Having stifled open debate in Russia, he may actually believe his own propaganda.
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Russian troops and pro-Russian militants take up positions around the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine.
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Some perennial favorites will return and a few new commissions, like “Little Dancer,” will join the lineup.
Mayor Gray calls downtown road closures for visiting dignitaries an “unacceptable” sign of disrespect.
In a season in which little has gone right, the Wizards’ rookie made the most of his minutes vs. the Grizzlies.
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In space, the U.S. and Russia need one another, and geopolitical tensions are far away.
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