Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande are trying to broker peace in Ukraine. The German and French heads of government have flown to Kiev and Moscow to try and broker a peace. According to the Financial Times, it may be due to Washington’s shifting strategy, and growing calls to arm the Ukrainian government. The treasurer of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff’s political party is embroiled in Petrobras’ crisis. The growing scandal engulfing Brazilian oil giant Petrobras hit the ruling Workers’ Party close to home Thursday as treasurer Joao Vaccari Neto was detained over allegations of involvement in a multi-billion-dollar kickback scheme. …read more
Source: Business Insider
