7 Policemen Among 18 Killed In Ukraine Riots As Kiev City Center Burns -- RT
At least 18 people have been killed in Kiev as the Ukrainian capital plunges back into chaos. Rioters have attacked police, seized buildings, torched vehicles, and burned tires. Seven policemen are among the dead, all of whom died from gunshot wounds.
At least 11 protesters died in the riots, according to local officials. “As of 11 pm local time 221 people have sought medical attention, 114 of them were hospitalized. There were 11 fatalities,” Ukraine’s Health Ministry said in a statement.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian media says army regains control of village where rebels accused of killing Alawites. Syria army captures village in Hama province.
US left with no point man in Syria after 'moderate' rebels fire commander.
Israeli Premier meets wounded Syrians, blames Iran. Syrian wounded flee to hospitals in Israel.
Israeli ‘drone crashes’ on Blue Line with Lebanon.
Iraq violence: Wave of blasts 'kills many'. Car bombs target Baghdad, Hilla. Bomb attacks in Baghdad and southern Iraq city kill 49.
Iran, world powers seek long-term nuclear deal. Nuclear talks with Iran headed for collision in Austria.
Iranian leader predicting failure before six nations nuke talks even start.
Pakistan warns Iran not to send in troops after guards kidnapped.
Nine dead, 14 troops seized after south Yemen clash.
Turkey's Gul approves law tightening Internet controls.
A first for conservative Saudi Arabia: a female newspaper editor.
ASIA
China concerned at Japan holding weapons-grade plutonium.
Kerry worried about Asia’s sea disputes, citing moves by China.
Roadside bombing kills 6 Afghan army soldiers in eastern Afghanistan.
Afghan Taliban seeking peace talks with Karzai government shot dead in Pakistan's northwest.
Thai police, protesters battle in Bangkok.
'Abundant evidence' of crimes against humanity in North Korea, panel says.
Kim Jong Un spends more money on luxury goods than his father, UN report finds.
China rejects sending N. Korea to world rights court. China rejects U.N. criticism in North Korea report, no comment on veto.
China likely to veto UN push to prosecute North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
China sends top envoy to N.Korea after purge: official.
China ships in disputed waters: Japan coastguard.
Musharraf makes court appearance in Pakistan.
Manus Island: One dead, 77 injured and person shot in buttock at Australian asylum center.
AFRICA
Libyan militia to lawmakers: Resign or risk arrest. Libyan militias threaten to dissolve parliament, protesters close airport.
Egypt militants warn tourists to leave country or face attack.
South Sudan ceasefire 'ends' amid Malakal fighting. Military: Fresh fighting breaks out in South Sudan; rebels attack town in oil-producing state.
Nigerian Governor: Boko Haram better armed than military. Governor: Nigeria losing war on terrorists.
French troops move west in Central African Republic.
No. 2 leader of Lord's Resistance Army believed dead.
West African Defense Chiefs to meet over Guinea Bissau security.
'Israeli intelligence agents' charged in Egypt.
EUROPE
Ukraine protests: live
Ukraine police storm main Kiev 'Maidan' protest camp. Ukraine police charge protesters after nation's bloodiest day.
In violent turn, Ukraine fighting kills at least 13. Ukraine explodes in violence. Kiev protests turn deadly as thousands clash.
Russia blames west for escalating Ukraine crisis as Kiev clashes continue.
Sochi 2014: Live
Pussy Riot members detained in Sochi. Two members of anti-Putin punk band reportedly released after being detained in Sochi.
Russia finally signs border treaty with Estonia.
Italian president asks Renzi to form government.
Merkel urges patience with Swiss after immigration vote.
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden elected student representative at Scottish university.
AMERICAS
Venezuelan protest leader taken into custody. Protesters flood streets as Venezuela opposition leader arrested.
Obama adminstration denies U.S. responsibility for violence in Venezuela.
US and Mexico set to relax border controls for 'trusted' business travellers.
Canada, Mexico sign deals to boost trade, growth, air travel. Canada-Mexico direct flights to open after new air-travel deal.
Argentina tries to delay $1.3bn repayment to creditors.
Former US congressman arrested in Zimbabwe.
N Korean ship seized with Cuban weapons returns to Cuba.
United States' press freedom ranking drops sharply, report says.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Lebanon's would-be teenage jihadi.
Ansar Jerusalem claims tourist bus bombing in Egypt's Sinai.
US seeks new bases for drones targeting al-Qaida in Pakistan.
Sinai terrorist group targets Egypt's tourist industry.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold demand softens by 15% globally as economic recovery heats up.
Pimco’s Gross tries again to soothe clients.
Samsung’s new Galaxy is said to feature bigger, sharper display.
Actavis to buy Forest Labs in $25 billion deal.
Iran's largest private bank sues UK government for $4bn damages.
China removes $8bn from money markets to control lending.
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