Ukraine: 'Deadly' Clashes As Protests Demand Parliament Vote -- BBC
Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and police in central Kiev, with Ukrainian opposition sources saying at least three people have died.
Police used rubber bullets and stun grenades to stop thousands of protesters marching on parliament, where politicians had been due to debate constitutional changes.
Crowds also forced their way into the headquarters of the governing party
The changes are aimed at curbing President Viktor Yanukovych's powers.
The opposition had repeatedly warned that failure to act would further inflame mass anti-government protests - and these have reignited after a period of relative calm.
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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.
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.
ASIA
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.
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 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
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
Sochi 2014: Live
Pussy Riot members detained in Sochi. Two members of anti-Putin punk band reportedly released after being detained in Sochi.
Kiev protests turn deadly as thousands clash.
Russia blames west for escalating Ukraine crisis as Kiev clashes continue.
Russia finally signs border treaty with Estonia.
Italian president asks Renzi to form government.
Merkel urges patience with Swiss after immigration vote.
AMERICAS
US and Mexico set to relax border controls for 'trusted' business travellers.
Fears of more protest clashes high in Venezuela. Fourth person dies in Venezuelan political unrest.
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
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
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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