Putin Poised for New Assault Upon Ukraine and other top stories.

• Putin Poised for New Assault Upon Ukraine

  

  This article was first published on the Atlantic Council site. Russian President Vladimir Putin may be preparing a new offensive in Ukraine. Try Newsweek: Subscription offers Russia has prepared an excuse for a military incursion to connect Crimea with rebel-held areas of the Donbass in eastern Ukraine. Fighting along the corridor has already heated up; the Ukrainian military reports that on the night of August 8 more than 200 artillery and mortar rounds fell on Shyrokyne, on the Azov Sea co..

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• Europe|French Prime Minister Supports Burkini Bans, Urges Calm

  

  PARIS — France's Socialist prime minister is expressing support for local bans of burkinis, saying the swimwear is based on the "enslavement of women" and therefore incompatible with French values.The burkini, a wetsuit-like garment that covers the torso, limbs and head, has prompted a growing national discussion about Islam and women's bodies, even though it's only worn by a handful of Muslims.Three French Mediterranean towns have banned the garment on beaches this summer, citing security con..

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• UPS chief urges passage of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement

  

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