Lydia Tomkiw

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Lydia Tomkiw is a journalist focused on international affairs with a regional specialization in Eastern Europe. She has recently reported from Ukraine and is fluent in Ukrainian and French. Prior to joining IBT, Lydia was a Google Journalism fellow at the Committee to Protect Journalists where she focused on press freedom in Europe and Central Asia. From 2011-2012 she was a Princeton in Asia journalism fellow at The Jakarta Globe in Indonesia where she worked as a journalist and web editor. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University.

South Ossetia To Join Russia? Crimea-Style Referendum Proposed By President Of Self-Declared Republic

The breakaway region, internationally considered part of Georgia, has been under effective Russian control since 2008.

China Mobile Ltd Slowdown? World's Largest Carrier Faces Lower User Growth

With increased competition and fewer new subscribers, the world's largest telecom, China Mobile Ltd., posted lower than estimated profits.

Mexico Drug Trafficking Update: US Cuts Millions In Aid For Drug War Over Human Rights Concerns

In a quiet move, the U.S. State Department cut millions in funding to Mexico tied with the drug war over the Mexican government's failure to improve human rights conditions.

Pegida Anniversary 2015: Germany Prepares For Large Anti-Islam, Anti-Immigration Rally

German leaders denounced Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West ahead of what is expected to be a large rally on its anniversary Monday.

Russia NATO Relations 2015: Amid Russian Aggression, Largest Military Exercise In More Than A Decade Begins

NATO's Exercise Trident Juncture will test out the alliance's rapid response forces at a moment of continued Russian aggression in Europe.

Indonesia Muslim Christian Conflict: Aceh Churches Destroyed As Sectarian Tension Rises

Three houses of worship were destroyed Monday in the province of Aceh, as hardline Muslim groups called for 10 more churches to be destroyed.

Is NATO Expanding Despite Putin's Threats? Montenegro Could Become Newest Member

A small country once bombed by NATO could become the alliance's newest member as nations in Europe grow anxious about Russian aggression.

China Cyberespionage: Hague Website Hacked Over South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines and Vietnam remain vulnerable to Chinese cyberattacks, as the smaller nations challenge China's claims in the South China Sea.

Ukraine Wins UN Security Council Seat Setting Up Showdown With Russia

Ukraine won a nonpermanent U.N. Security Council seat Thursday, setting up future shouting matches and possible calls for veto reform.

Russian Airstrikes In Syria Force Pentagon To Rethink Strategy In Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Russia's aggression has caused the Pentagon to re-examine its strategy in Europe, including cyberwarfare and nuclear deterrence.

China's Economic Slowdown Hits Luxury Brands Burberry And Louis Vuitton

Sales of Burberry trench coats and Louis Vuitton handbags have been hit by the economic slowdown in China, with sales down from last year.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: $3B Debt Paves Path For 'Legal War'

Ukraine bought a $3 billion bond from Russia right before former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown in 2014.

Paid-Family-Leave Benefits Explained After Hillary Clinton's Statement At Democratic Debate

Three Democratic presidential candidates argued for the policy during Tuesday night's debate, as only three states offer it.

UK Unemployment Rate 2015: At 5.4%, British Workforce At Lowest Rate Since 2008

Despite global economic uncertainty, the U.K. saw its unemployment rate fall with the highest number of people working since 1971.

Who Is Jim Webb? Democratic Presidential Candidate And Former Virginia Senator Is 'Not A Career Politician'

The Democrat, a former U.S. senator from Virginia, is polling at only 2 percent. But he has a long background of public service.

NYPD Muslim Spying Lawsuit Reinstated: Targeting Islam Is Like Going After Japanese-Americans During World War 2, Court Writes

An appeals court said Tuesday that the NYPD's surveillance program targeting Muslims was similar to how Japanese-Americans were targeted during World War II.

Who Shot Down MH17? Russia's Air-To-Air Ukraine Missile Claim Debunked In New Report

Where did the missile come from that brought down MH17? That and other questions remained unanswered following an official report released Tuesday.

Putin Says US Has 'Mush For Brains': Amid Airstrikes In Syria, Russian President's Fears Over Proxy War Increase

The Russian president accused the U.S. of not wanting to share intelligence or cooperate over the conflict and Syria.

Wage Gains For Small Businesses? Some Managers Plan To Raise Compensation

While some small businesses are planning wage increases, the majority are worried about taxes and a poor business climate in the U.S.

MH17 Update: Families File Lawsuits Over Malaysia Flight Downed During Ukraine War

Two different lawsuits are trying to bring justice to the families of MH17 by going after the people who shot down the plane and the Ukrainian government that left its airspace open.

Russian Airstrikes Rerouting Airplanes? Regulators Warn Airlines Over Missiles In Syria

Russian missile strikes in Syria have caused aviation regulators to issue warnings about potential danger over Iran, Iraq and the Caspian Sea.

Russia RT News Network Budget Slashed? Government Hits Kremlin 'Mouthpiece'

Faced with an economic downturn prompted by low oil prices and sanctions, Russia slashed the TV network's budget.

Donald Trump Calls Obama 'Terrible' Over Prioritizing Climate Change Leadership

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who does not believe climate change is real, took to Twitter Sunday to criticize President Obama's stance on climate leadership.

Obama Says Hillary Clinton Made A 'Mistake' With Private Email Server

President Barack Obama said Hillary Clinton should have been more sensitive to how she handled private information but her private email server did not threaten national security.

Obama Says US Won't Change Syria Policy, Denies Putin Is Challenging Him

President Barack Obama said the U.S. would try to use diplomatic channels to work with Iran and Russia to pressure Syrian President Bashar Assad for a “transition.”

Cop Shooting: Fourth Police Officer Shot And Killed In Memphis In Four Years

A police officer was shot and killed Sunday in Memphis at a moment of increased tension over gun control in the U.S.

Israel-Palestine Update: 28 Dead In 12 Days Of Violence

Twenty-four Palestinians and four Israelis have died in a new wave of attacks in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip that could spiral into another intifada, or uprising.