Sergey Lavrov
The VICE News Guide to the World — Week of December 4
“We know that North Korea wants first of all to speak with the United States about its security guarantees. We are ready to support it."
The US has 'evidence' that Russian airstrikes hit an aid convoy in Syria
US officials said Tuesday that airstrikes on a Red Crescent aid convoy that killed about 20 people appear to have been carried out by Russian jets.
The US Just Told Assad He Needs to Start Giving Up Power in Syria by August — Or Else
Secretary of State John Kerry just drew a new red line in Syria, warning the Syrian president that if he doesn't begin a transition from power by August 1, the US will find a "very different track" toward ending the five-year-old war.
Why The Hell Did Turkey Shoot Down a Russian Fighter Jet?
The Turkish Air Force just shot down a Russian fighter jet. Syria is such a big mess that, its a wonder this hasn't happened sooner; now there's no telling what comes next.
Russia and NATO Trade Barbs as Pro-Russia Forces Gain Ground in Ukraine
Russia will review its military strategy in response to a new “readiness action plan” devised by NATO, as rebels erase recent gains by the Ukrainian army.
Ukraine Conflicts Escalate as Crimea Referendum Looms
Crimea will vote on whether it wants to join Russia on Sunday. Tensions are ratcheting up both on the streets and in diplomatic circles.
Word Clouding the General Assembly
Instead of writing a column attempting to analyze all the rhetoric thrown around at the UN, I have created a series of word clouds for nine of the most important, hyped, and just plain interesting speeches that have occurred so far during the General...