Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital. By Maria Varenikova and Kim Barker ...

In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift? By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Amber Bracken The Old ...