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The US Embassy in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, has been hit by a grenade attack by an unknown assailant, who subsequently blew himself up with another explosive device. 10 h Govt. of Montenegro ✔ @MeGovernment At 00:30, in front of the @ USEmbassyMNE building in # Podgorica , # Montenegro an unknown person committed suicide with an explosive device. Immediately before, that person threw an explosive device from the intersection near the Sport Center into the US Embassy compound. (1 of 2) Govt. of Montenegro ✔ @MeGovernment (2 of 2) Most probably, the device was a hand grenade. Police investigation and identification is under way directed by the prosecutor. Police Administration of Montenegro 04:57 - 22 Feb 2018 51 116 people are talking about this Twitter Ads information and privacy The US embassy also issued a warning urging people to avoid the area. Cafe del Montenegro @cafemontenegro #

On February 20, 2015 forces of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics won a large battle against the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) in the  area of Debaltsevo in eastern Ukirane. The main fighting took place in the period between February 14 and February 18 when local militias surrounded and defeated units of the UAF deployed in the Debaltsevo area. As a result of the fighting, the UAF was forced to withdraw suffering significant casualties. The video below provides a drone look at the pocket following the figihting. Video Player 00:00 00:54

Written by  Prof. James Petras ; Originally appeared at  Global Research The US empire spans the globe; it expands and contracts, according to its ability to secure strategic assets, willing and able to further military and economic power to counter emerging adversaries. The map of empire is a shorthand measure of the vectors, reach and durability of global power and wealth. The map of empire is changing — adding and subtracting assets and liabilities, according to the successes and retreats of domestic and overseas power centers. While the US empire has been engaged in intense conflicts in the Middle East , the imperial map has been enlarged elsewhere at lower cost and greater success. Enlarging the Empire The US empire has substantially increased its scope and presence in several regions, especially in Latin America . The additions and enlargements include Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Central America, Peru and the Caribbean. The most important asset redrawing the