European powers warned Russia it risked fresh sanctions if a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the 10-month war between Ukraine troops and pro-Moscow rebels was not implemented. The agreement to end the nearly year-long conflict, which has killed thousands and ratcheted East-West tensions to highs not seen since the Cold …

 Fierce fighting raged on Friday in east Ukraine between government troops and Russian-backed separatists as the warring sides attempted to bolster their positions ahead of a weekend cease-fire deadline. Combat persisted in the first hours after the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France signed a peace deal on Thursday …

Boko Haram militants attacked a village on the shore of Lake Chad early on Friday, marking the first such violence against the neighbour contributing the most military might to the regional fight against the Nigeria-based terror group. The assault took place in the village of Ngouboua, according to Army Col. …