US vows more sanctions after Russia takes Crimea (via AFP)

The White House vowed on Tuesday to level more sanctions against Russia for its moves to take over Crimea. “We condemn Russia’s moves to formally annex” Crimea, White House spokesman Jay Carney said, noting that there had already been sanctions…

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