World News Briefs -- February 20, 2014 (Evening Edition)

<div style="text-align: center;"><object data="http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=280447334&edition=BETAUS" height="259" id="rcomVideo_280447334" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="460"> <param name='movie' value='http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=280447334&edition=BETAUS'></param><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true'></param><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always'></param><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><embed src='http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=280447334&edition=BETAUS' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' allowScriptAccess='always' width='460' height='259' wmode='transparent'></embed> </object></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Harrowing Footage Emerges Of UNARMED Protesters Being Cut Down By Sniper Fire On A Day Of Violence In Kiev That Has Brought Today's Death Toll To At Least 70 -- Daily Mail</b></span></div><br />* Ukrainian Health Ministry said 88 police, six journalists and four foreigners were among those hospitalised<br />* Ukraine's Interior ministry says 67 police troops have been captured by protesters in Kiev<br />* At least 50 people have died in clashes in Kiev that came just days after the crisis in the Ukraine seemed to be over<br />* President Barack Obama condemned violence, warning 'there will be consequences' for Ukraine if it continues<br />* Several thousand protesters remained on Independence Square in Kiev and clashed with police on Thursday<br />* Ukrainian skier Bogdana Matsotska will not take part in Friday's women's slalom in protest at Ukraine government<br /><br />Tossing firebombs, protesters advanced upon police lines Thursday in Ukraine's embattled capital. Government snipers shot back, killing at least 70 people and wounding hundreds of others, according to a protest doctor.<br /><br />Video footage on Ukrainian television showed shocking scenes today of protesters being cut down by gunfire, lying on the pavement as comrades rushed to their aid. Trying to protect themselves with shields, teams of protesters carried bodies away on sheets of plastic or planks of wood.<br /><br />One of the wounded, volunteer medic Olesya Zhukovskaya, sent out a brief Twitter message - 'I'm dying' - after being shot in the neck. Dr Oleh Musiy, the medical coordinator for the protesters, said she was in serious condition after being operated on.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2563609/Truce-Kiev-collapses-hours-official-day-mourning-28-people-killed-protests-erupts-violence.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MIDDLE EAST</b></span></div><br />Rebels' grip on border region weakens <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/rebels-39-grip-border-region-weakens-under-syrian-110005647.html">under Syrian Army assault</a></b>.<br /><br />U.N. Syria aid vote likely Friday, <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-syria-crisis-russia-aid-idUSBREA1J08420140220">Russia or China support unclear</a></b>.<br /><br />Mortar attack on crowded market <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/mortar-attack-crowded-market-iraqi-town-kills-20-174017965.html">in Iraqi town kills 20.</a></b><br /><br />World powers and Iran make 'good start' <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-iran-nuclear-idUSBREA1H0S620140220">towards nuclear accord</a></b>. EU: Next Iran nuclear talks <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/iran-agreement-reached-on-further-nuclear-talks/1855289.html">to be held March 17</a></b>.<br /><br />Russia FM talks weapons, Syria <b><a href="http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Feb-20/247940-russias-lavrov-says-us-syria-policy-aids-terrorism.ashx#axzz2tsM7fGXR">during Iraq visit</a></b>.<br /><br />Kerry 'determined' to get<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/kerry-39-determined-39-middle-east-peace-deal-193120492.html"> Middle East peace deal</a></b>.<br /><br />Kerry to meet Abbas again <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/kerry-to-meet-abbas-again-in-peace-talk-push/1855326.html">in peace talk push</a></b>.<br /><br />Turkey's embattled Erdogan seeks <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-turkey-government-idUSBREA1J0S820140220">wider powers for spy agency</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ASIA</b></span></div><br />New highly radioactive leak at <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/highly-radioactive-leak-japan-39-fukushima-plant-045324842--finance.html">Japan's Fukushima plant</a></b>.<br /><br />NATO head: Afghan security pact <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nato-head-afghan-security-pact-elections-205133498.html">after elections.</a></b><br /><br />Afghanistan troop cuts will likely lead to Taliban surge,<b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/20/afghanistan-troop-cuts-taliban-surge-pentagon-study"> study warns</a></b>.<br /><br />Afghan Taliban repudiates hoped-for <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/19/us-afghanistan-taliban-idUSBREA1I1CS20140219">olive branch to government</a></b>.<br /><br />Pakistani military airstrikes<b><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/19/world/asia/pakistan-violence/"> targeting militants kill 15</a></b>. Pakistan bombs<b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/pakistan-army-bombs-militant-targets/1855431.html"> militant targets</a></b>.<br /><br />Thai protesters take to Facebook to <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-thailand-protest-idUSBREA1J0BM20140220">target businesses linked to PM</a></b>.<br /><br />Indian government clashes with southern state <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-india-gandhi-idUSBREA1J0Z520140220">over Gandhi killers</a></b>. Rajiv Gandhi murder: India court <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26269476">suspends plotters' release.</a></b><br /><br />Nationalistic remarks from Japan lead <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/20/world/asia/nationalistic-remarks-from-japan-lead-to-warnings-of-chill-with-us.html?ref=world">to warnings of chill with U.S.</a></b>.<br /><br />China aims for Nanjing's history <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-china-japan-nanjing-idUSBREA1J0SZ20140220">to speak loudly on Japan</a></b>.<br /><br />North and South Koreans <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26252563">hold rare family reunions</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AFRICA</b></span></div><br />UN chief urges deployment of <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/un-chief-urges-deployment-3-000-extra-troops-204539636.html">3,000 extra troops to CAR.</a></b><br /><br />Congo security forces scatter <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/congo-security-forces-scatter-attempted-rally-kabila-rival-183254666.html">attempted rally by Kabila rival</a></b>.<br /><br />Feeble turnout by Libyan voters points<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/feeble-turnout-libyan-voters-points-deep-disillusionment-210413158.html"> to deep disillusionment</a></b>.<br /><br />115 killed, 1,500 buildings razed <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/115-killed-1-500-buildings-razed-nigerian-town-214848296.html">in Nigerian town.</a></b><br /><br />South Sudan oil state capital divided,<b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-southsudan-unrest-idUSBREA1J15S20140220"> crude output down</a></b>. South Sudan denies losing <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/south-sudan-denies-losing-malakal-town-to-rebels/1855063.html">‘Malakal Town’ to rebels.</a></b><br /><br />Ethiopia accused of using spyware <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/ethiopia-accused-of-using-spyware-against-citizens-living-abroad/1855312.html">against citizens living abroad</a></b>.<br /><br />France, Germany to send parts of<b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140219/DEFREG01/302190033/France-Germany-Send-Parts-Joint-Brigade-Mali"> joint brigade To Mali.</a></b><br /><br />The Muslims of the Central African Republic<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/muslims-central-african-republic-face-deadly-purge-080003782.html"> face a deadly purge.</a></b><br /><br />Blasts shake five polling stations in Libya,<b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-libya-vote-blasts-idUSBREA1J0W020140220"> no one hurt</a></b>. Libyans vote for constitution body <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-libya-vote-idUSBREA1J0ZP20140220">amid bombs, tensions.</a></b><br /><br />Nigeria central bank head <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26270561">Lamido Sanusi ousted</a></b>.<br /><br />Women bear brunt of South Sudan conflict,<b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/south-sudan-un-women-rape-unrest-violence/1855125.html"> UN official says</a></b>.<br /><br />184 million Africans <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/malaria-risk-20feb14/1855382.html">at risk for malaria</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>EUROPE</b></span></div><br />Ukraine <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26269221">truce collapses: Live</a></b><br /><br />EU hits Ukraine with sanctions, <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-ukraine-eu-idUSBREA1J1WW20140220">threatens more</a></b>.<br /><br />EU seeks peace as <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-ukraine-idUSBREA1G0OU20140220">Ukraine death toll hits 75</a></b>. Medic: 70 protesters killed, <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/medic-70-protesters-killed-500-wounded-kiev-173145105.html">500 wounded in Kiev</a></b>.<br /><br />Deadly violence <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/02/clone.of.deadly-violence-shatters-ukraine-truce-20.html">shatters Ukraine truce</a></b>.<br /><br />Kiev mayor quits ruling party <b><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140220/187724983/Kiev-Mayor-Quits-Ruling-Party-Amid-Deadly-Clashes.html">amid deadly clashes</a></b>.<br /><br />Russia calls Western sanctions against <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-ukraine-russia-sanctions-idUSBREA1J0T820140220">Ukraine officials 'blackmail'</a></b>.'Don't be doormat' <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-ukraine-russia-signal-idUSBREA1J0Y820140220">Russia warns cash-starved Kiev</a></b>.<br /><br />Basque separatists Eta set to take historic step<b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/20/basque-separatist-eta-historic-weapons-mariano-rajoy"> by handing over weapons</a></b>.<br /><br />Less than a third of Scots plan to <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/02/19/world/europe/19reuters-scotland-independence-poll.html?ref=world">vote for independence: Poll</a></b>.<br /><br />Russians split on <b><a href="http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140218/187653530/Russians-Split-on-Military-Draft--Survey.html">military draft – survey</a></b>.<br /><br />Pope tells cardinals to tackle divisive <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-pope-family-debate-idUSBREA1J0VD20140220">family issues with courage</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AMERICAS</b></span></div><br />White House considers sanctions on Ukraine <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/rferl-ukraine-protesters-police-in-tense-standoff-after-deadly-clashes/1854693.html">as EU talks continue</a></b>. Obama under pressure to wield more <b><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/02/20/obama-under-pressure-to-bring-more-than-rhetoric-to-ukraine-crisis/">than 'rhetoric' in Ukraine crisis</a></b>.<br /><br />Number of US farms declines,<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/number-us-farms-declines-farmers-getting-older-182609347--politics.html;_ylt=AwrBJR9tSgZTHlsAuEHQtDMD"> farmers getting older.</a></b><br /><br />Obama, Canadian and Mexican leaders wrap up one day summit,<b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-canadian-and-mexican-leaders-wrap-up-one-day-summit-discuss-ukraine/1855288.html"> discuss Ukraine</a></b>.<br /><br />Murder charges against Venezuela <b><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/20/world/americas/venezuela-protests/">opposition leader dropped</a></b>. Jailed leader channels <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/jailed-leader-channels-venezuelans-ire/2014/02/19/d4eb20ee-997f-11e3-b1de-e666d78c3937_story.html">Venezuelans’ ire.</a></b> Venezuelan opposition leader Lopez <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-26263274">'to stay in custody'</a></b>.<br /><br />Venezuela's violent crime<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/venezuela-39-violent-crime-fuels-death-business-100517869.html"> fuels the death business</a></b>.<br /><br />Colombia's 'zero tolerance' for corruption <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/colombia-39-39-zero-tolerance-39-corruption-spurs-182852506.html">spurs major Army shakeup</a></b>.<br /><br />Panama Canal expansion work to resume <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-spain-panama-idUSBREA1J18020140220">after deal with consortium</a></b>.<br /><br />Argentina tries to delay <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26225135">$1.3bn repayment to creditors</a></b>.<br /><br />Mexico’s drug cartels are standing in the way <b><a href="http://qz.com/178986/mexicos-drug-cartels-are-standing-in-the-way-of-a-fracking-bonanza/">of a fracking bonanza</a></b>.<br /><br />Record U.S. gun production as <b><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-20/record-u-s-gun-production-as-obama-demonized-on-issue.html">Obama ‘demonized’ on issue</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR</b></span></div><br />Report demands US probe<b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/02/new-report-urges-us-probe-yemen-drone-strike-2014219222512481454.html"> Yemen drone strike</a></b>.<br /><br />US warns airlines of <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-warns-airlines-of-possible-shoe-bomb-threat/1855223.html">possible shoe bomb threat</a></b>.<br /><br />Bulgaria says identified third suspect <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-bulgaria-bombing-suspect-idUSBREA1J0NJ20140220">in Burgas bus bombing</a></b>.<br /><br />Guantanamo prisoner <b><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-02-20/guantanamo-prisoner-goes-before-military-tribunal">pleads guilty in bombing</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS</b></span></div><br />G20 has failed to fulfil its promise of <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/20/g20-economy-promise-failure-crisis">collaboration amid hostility.</a></b><br /><br />Apple Contractor Foxconn seeks wider reach<b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/apple-contractor-foxconn-seeks-wider-reach-after-china-flaps/1855273.html"> after China flaps</a></b>.<br /><br />Facebook to pay <b><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304914204579393452029288302?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304914204579393452029288302.html">$19 billion for WhatsApp</a></b>.<br /><br />Wal-Mart reports fall <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26274055">in quarterly profits</a></b>.

World News Briefs -- February 20, 2014 (Evening Edition)

Harrowing Footage Emerges Of UNARMED Protesters Being Cut Down By Sniper Fire On A Day Of Violence In Kiev That Has Brought Today's De...

Read more »