Sad news: Ondo state House Speaker dies

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ondo_speaker.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ondo_speaker" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-250529" height="241" src="http://www.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ondo_speaker.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><header class="entry-header"><br /></header><br /> Reports from sources in the  Ondo State house of Assembly says the Speaker of the house,  Samuel Adesina Ajayi has passed away.<br /> It was gathered  that Ajayi reportedly died last night at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos.<br /> The speaker’s absence from the state parliament became a source of worry for over three months.<br /> <a href="http://saharareporters.com/news-page/ondo-state-house-speaker-samuel-adesina-dies" target="_blank">Sahara Reporters</a> say:<br /> <blockquote> <em>The speaker has been battling with cancer for several months before his death.</em><br /> <em> SaharaReporters could not immediately confirm Mr. Adesina’s age, as the Ondo State governor’s spokesperson Eni Akinsola said he could not confirm the death of the speaker.</em><br /> <em>The late Adesina represents Odigbo constituency ii in the state house. He is also a member of the Labour Party.</em></blockquote>

Sad news: Ondo state House Speaker dies

Reports from sources in the  Ondo State house of Assembly says the Speaker of the house,  Samuel Adesina Ajayi has passed away. It was gat...

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Man escapes death after his Bible blocks two bullets (PICTURED)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wagoner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wagoner" class="aligncenter wp-image-250499" height="508" src="http://www.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wagoner.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div class="entry-content"><div style="text-align: center;"></div>A man in Ohio is a sign that miracles happen after he escaped death as a result of a Bible which was inside his pocket.<br /> 49-year-old bus driver Rickey Wagoner was attacked and shot thrice after being waylaid by three thugs.<br /> Two of the three bullets went into the bible while a third struck Wagoner in the hip.<br /> NY Daily <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ohio-bus-driver-saved-copy-bible-stops-bullets-article-1.1700485#ixzz2uKHmRYYD" target="_blank">reports</a>:<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /> <blockquote><em> An Ohio bus driver can thank the words of God for saving his life Monday after he was shot at three times — but two of the bullets were stopped by a contemporary version of the Bible the man had in his front chest pocket.</em><br /> <br /> <em> Wagoner, 49, had to stop his Dayton city bus around 5:20 a.m. Monday after an electrical problem. When he pulled over to the curb to investigate, three goons approached the driver and blasted away.</em><br /> <br /> <div><em> <img alt="Rickey Wagner had to stop his Dayton, Ohio, bus early Monday after an electrical problem, and was ambushed by three goons. Here, emergency responders at the scene." height="194" src="http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1700484.1393288986%21/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/bible25n-1-web.jpg" width="400" /> </em> <div itemprop="description"><em>Rickey Wagner had to stop his Dayton, Ohio, bus early Monday after an electrical problem, and was ambushed by three goons. Here, emergency responders at the scene. </em></div></div><em> “I’ve been hit in the leg,” Wagoner told an emergency dispatcher, <a href="http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/crime-law/police-investigate-shooting-involving-rta-bus-driv/ndZWp/" target="_blank">the Dayton Daily News reported</a>. “My chest feels like I’ve been hit with a sledgehammer.”</em><br /> <br /> <em> But Wagoner will likely survive after a copy of “The Message,” a contemporary version of the New Testament, stopped two shots. He was also hit in the hip.</em><br /> <br /> <em> “The two bullets were stopped by the New Testament book in his chest pocket,”<a href="http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/crime-law/police-investigate-shooting-involving-rta-bus-driv/ndZWp/" target="_blank">Sgt. Michael Pauley told the newspaper.</a> “There was obviously some kind of intervention involved in this incident, because he probably should not be here.”</em><br /> <br /> <div><em> <img alt="Bus driver Rickey Wagoner, 49, was saved Monday morning when he was shot at three times and two bullets were stopped by a Bible in his chest pocket." height="400" src="http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1700483.1393288985%21/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/bible25n-2-web.jpg" width="300" /> </em><div itemprop="description"><em>Bus driver Rickey Wagoner, 49, was saved Monday morning when he was shot at three times and two bullets were stopped by a Bible in his chest pocket. </em></div></div><em> After the first two shots, Wagoner fought back and worked to wrangle the pistol out of the suspect’s grasp. The gun went off as the two struggled and a second suspect stabbed the bus driver in the left arm.</em><br /> <br /> <em> The tenacious Wagoner picked a pen out of his own pocket and stabbed one of the suspects in the leg, causing the attacker to drop the gun.</em><br /> <br /> <em> Wagoner picked up the dropped pistol and fired after the fleeing suspects, who appeared to be in their late teens.</em><br /> <br /> <div><em> </em><div itemprop="description"></div><div itemprop="description"><em>‘The Message’ is a version of the New Testament of the Bible written in ‘contemporary language.’ </em></div></div><em> Wagoner, who wasn’t robbed, told cops he thought the shooting was a gang hit. One of the men told the shooter to slay Wagoner “if you want to be all the way in the club,” <a href="http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/crime-law/police-investigate-shooting-involving-rta-bus-driv/ndZWp/" target="_blank">the Dayton Daily News reported.</a></em><br /> <br /> <em> “Amazingly, his injuries are not life threatening,” Pauley told the newspaper. “He basically said he fought for his life.”</em><br /> <br /> <em> “The Message,” which according to its Amazon page has sold eight million copies, is described as a version of the New Testament in “contemporary language.”</em><br /> <br /> <em> The fact the book saved Wagoner’s life proves “God’s on Rick’s side,” his friend of 20 years, Lillie Brown, <a href="http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/crime-law/police-investigate-shooting-involving-rta-bus-driv/ndZWp/" target="_blank">told the Dayton Daily News.</a></em><br /> <br /> <em> “Rick is a great guy, you couldn’t ask for anybody better than Rick,” she told the newspaper. “He’s a great friend and terrific dad.”</em></blockquote></div>

Man escapes death after his Bible blocks two bullets (PICTURED)

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Pastor arrested for raping church member ‘to cleanse her of bad luck’

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Nigeria-rape1-todays-nigeria-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Nigeria-rape1 todays nigeria" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-249404" height="436" src="http://www.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Nigeria-rape1-todays-nigeria-.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> A policeman who is also a practicing pastor has been arrested and charged to court on charges of rape and corruption in South Africa.<br /> According to a police spokesman, Moses Dlamini, the pastor was said to have raped his victim a 26-year old woman on February 1.<br /> It was gathered that the woman had gone to the pastor’s house at Seshego Zone 5 to seek help with personal problems.<br /> iOL News <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/woman-raped-to-cleanse-bad-luck-1.1652056#.UwzgF_ldW_Q" target="_blank">reports</a>:<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /> <blockquote><em>The officer was said to also be a pastor in the Zion Christian Church who helped people with various problems.</em><br /> <em>“It is alleged that the suspect ordered the victim to undress and to have sexual intercourse with him as this was allegedly part of the church ritual needed to cleanse the victim of bad luck,” Dlamini said.</em><br /> <em>“The victim alleges that the suspect forced himself on her.”</em><br /> <em>Dlamini said the man then allegedly offered his commander a bribe of R3 000 after he had found out about the alleged rape. The bribe was for the commander not to report the matter to Ipid.</em><br /> <em>“It is also alleged that the suspect offered the victim R50 000 to withdraw the case.”</em><br /> <em>A trap was set for the man and he was arrested when he allegedly came to pay off his senior officer.</em><br /> <em>Dlamini said the unit was investigating allegations that other police officers were paid off by the man not to report the rape to Ipid.</em><br /> <em>“He was granted bail of R2000 and the case was postponed to 14 April 2014,” said Dlamini.</em></blockquote><br />

Pastor arrested for raping church member ‘to cleanse her of bad luck’

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Funke Akindele, Osita Iheme, Nse Ikpe-Etim receive AMVCA nominations – See full list of nominees

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.dailypost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Funke-Akindele.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Funke Akindele" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-36835" height="300" src="http://cdn.dailypost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Funke-Akindele-200x300.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://cdn.dailypost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Nse-Ikpe-Etim_Engaged.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Nse-Ikpe-Etim_Engaged" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-52805" height="300" src="http://cdn.dailypost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Nse-Ikpe-Etim_Engaged-200x300.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div id="title-main"> <span class="post-byline"></span>Movie stars, Funke Akindele, Osita Iheme, Nse Ikpe Etim and several others have been nominated for the second edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA).</div>The 1st edition, which held in 2013, had the likes of O.C Ukeje, Mercy Johnson, Tunde Kelani and other notable movie stars as winners of different award categories.<br /> See full nominee list below:<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /> BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA<br /> Stephanie Wilson – Living Funeral (3A)<br />Veronica Waceke – Higher Learning (3B)<br />Nse Ikpe-Etim – Journey To Self (3C)<br />Nkiru Sylvanus – Kiss And The Brides (3D)<br />Ivie Okujaye – The Volunteers (3E)<br /> BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA<br /> <div style="float: left; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0;"> <div id="div-gpt-ad-1390474335980-0"> </div></div>Juma Rajab Rashid – Siri Ya Mtungi (2A)<br />Majid Michel – Somewhere in Africa (2B)<br />Hlomla Dandala – Contract (2C)<br />Majid Michel – House of Gold (2D)<br />Tope Tedela – A Mile from Home (2E)<br /> BEST MOVIE (DRAMA)<br /> Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja (6A)<br />Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life (6B)<br />Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan – Living Funeral (6C)<br />Frank Rajah Arase – The Price (6D)<br />Frank Rajah Arase – Groom’s Bride (6E)<br />Chris Eneaji &  Jumafor Ajogwu – Murder at Prime Suites (6F)<br /> BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY<br /> Hlomla Dandala – Contract (7A)<br />John Okafor – Return of Sheri Koko (7B)<br />Osita Iheme – The Hero (7C)<br />Osita Iheme – The Fighter (7D)<br />Chinedu Ikedieze – The Hero (7E)<br /> BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY<br /> Funke Akindele – The Fighter (8A)<br />Funke Akindele – The Hero (8B)<br />Funke Akindele – The Return Of Sheri Koko (8C)<br />Mary Ogbonna – Clinic Matters (8D)<br />Jackie Appiah – Cheaters (8E)<br />Yvonne Okoro – Contract (8F)<br /> BEST MOVIE (COMEDY)<br /> Uche Jumbo – Lies Men Tell (9A)<br />Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh – Contract (9B)<br />Elvis Chucks – A Wish (9C)<br />Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Fighter (9D)<br />Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Hero (9E)

Funke Akindele, Osita Iheme, Nse Ikpe-Etim receive AMVCA nominations – See full list of nominees

Movie stars, Funke Akindele, Osita Iheme, Nse Ikpe Etim and several others have been nominated for the second edition of Africa Magic ...

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PIC:Man Sells 5months Old Baby To Ritualist For N200,000

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"></h3><div class="post-header"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgZGcGf0cbw776aHmO_ajQ403uDDlbNUOOK0LGXSK7EiQMroZh_h6sVw9xeD6QMOwVnv8gWPze8Cz-kul7iJbuqNygGrjaMLra6i6tsYwTIM3L8IfvkV9KvBPRJWinMRUthnc7mFTNFPd/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgZGcGf0cbw776aHmO_ajQ403uDDlbNUOOK0LGXSK7EiQMroZh_h6sVw9xeD6QMOwVnv8gWPze8Cz-kul7iJbuqNygGrjaMLra6i6tsYwTIM3L8IfvkV9KvBPRJWinMRUthnc7mFTNFPd/s1600/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Delta state Police have arrested a carpenter, Christopher David(pictured above) for allegedly selling his daughter to ritualists.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Christopher was said to have been reported to the police by his wife, Florence after he gave her some part of the N200,000 he was paid for selling his daughter to the ritualists in Lagos.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was gathered that in October 2013, Christopher’s wife, Florence David had given birth to their baby girl but was taken away from her after her husband deceived her that they could not take care of the child due to their poor living condition.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The husband however handed the baby over to a woman identified as Grace (surname withheld).<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">DSP Celestina Kalu, Police spokesperson in the state, confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and would be charged to court after investigations have been completed.</div><div class="linkwithin_text" id="linkwithin_text_0" style="border: 0; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 20px 0 5px; text-align: left;"> </div>

PIC:Man Sells 5months Old Baby To Ritualist For N200,000

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Book Talk and Review: How to Study Public Life

<a href="http://islandpress.org/ip/books/book/islandpress/H/bo8793829.html"><b><i>How to Study Public Life</i></b></a> by Jan Gehl and Birgitte Svarre<br />Island Press, 2013<br />Hardcover, 200 pages<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiept9thOXL5grAsvj9LaqNnncLAX3Y6AWe3JwWZJm9iLwcdktkJxZSU-dC9KcIatWYjn7E3T6C5KsIuxNUa5cqohEeSvzpDXdiggYJa7DaVDxcwv_f5YgYqhR7r-YenXXkrLHi0ffepjca/s1600/9781610914239.jpg" /><br /><br />In the question-and-answer session that followed a book talk given by Jan Gehl and Birgitte Svarre <a href="http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=calendar&evtid=6722">at the Center for Architecture on February 5</a>, Gehl said that politicians in Copenhagen revealed to him quite a compliment: "If you had not made those studies, we would not have tried to make Copenhagen a better city." Those and other public space studies are highlighted in the book he penned with Svarre, yet the evening focused mainly on what can be learned from their home city. How the Danish city has improved in the last five decades – the span of Gehl's career – is obvious to many people, especially those in the packed house at the Center. Nevertheless, Gehl clearly likes to recount how closing streets to cars, promoting bicycling and other measures have made Copenhagen lively, attractive, safe, sustainable, and healthy – the five-fold barometer he uses to gauge how much public space improvements actually improve public life.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/12332450313/" title="How to Study Public Life by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="How to Study Public Life" height="360" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/12332450313_532ac966ef_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />[Jan Gehl. Photo by John Hill]<br /><br />For those who have seen Gehl speak, like myself, the book talk held few surprises. He bashed modernist planning that was the norm when he graduated from college in the early 1960s, most memorably described as the "Brasilia Syndrome" (designing patterns from the air) and 50 years later in the "bird-shit architects dropping their buildings on Dubai." He spoke about the influence of Jane Jacobs, William H. Whyte, and other contemporaries both on himself and other practitioners, admitting that it's been slow to seeing their ideas having tangible impacts on cities. Gehl also spoke about his work with the Bloomberg administration on pedestrianizing Times Square and in the creation of "more bike lanes in NYC in 4 years than Copenhagen made in 50 years." Yet even as these and other stories or statements are repeated in Gehl's talks, they are delivered with such zest and humor that it is easy to get swept along on his ideas aimed at achieving the five-fold improvements that have transformed Copenhagen, Melbourne, New York City, and most recently Moscow through his work around the globe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/12332286233/" title="How to Study Public Life by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="How to Study Public Life" height="424" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/12332286233_d1341acdff_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />[Birgitte Svarre (and a younger Gehl on the wall). Photo by John Hill]<br /><br />Svarre for a little while after Gehl, before he joined her on stage for some questions from the audience. Svarre's talk focused more on what is offered in the book, while Gehl's talk was admittedly a trip from 1961 (Jane Jacobs' book) to 2009 (NYC pedestrian streets). And while Gehl has penned a number of influential books that have been translated into more than 20 languages, his book with Svarre promises to be the most helpful for urban designers and administrators as they attempt to improve their public realms, perhaps inspired to do so by Copenhagen or New York City. As Svarre put it in her talk, "Jane Jacobs created insights but not tools," so their book is like a toolbox ready to be unpacked and used. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/archidose/12332848884/" title="How to Study the Public Life by archidose, on Flickr"><img alt="How to Study the Public Life" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7310/12332848884_22bd795557_c.jpg" width="617" /></a><br />[Svarre and Gehl. Photo by John Hill]<br /><br />In the book's seven chapters, Gehl and Svarre describe: who, what and where to observe; how to count, map, track and observe people in public space; and what to read as precedents. But it is the chapter with research notes that will be the most valuable to practitioners, since the documented studies are fairly diverse in terms of geography, technique and outcome. Most studies are from Gehl's practice, but they are not limited to his work alone, so we also read about Whyte's famous observations in NYC with time-lapse photography as well as newer studies that use GPS and computers to learn about the behavior of people in particular urban spaces. If anything, the variety of the chapter illustrates that while we have core needs and desires that we hope cities fulfill (the five-fold criteria, again), all spaces are different and therefore require some form of observation to determine what, if anything, should change. Thanks to Gehl and Svarre, urban designers have a helpful reference for getting started with the process of getting outside into public spaces to look and learn. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1610914236/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1610914236&linkCode=as2&tag=aweeklydoseof-20" target="_blank"><b>Purchase from Amazon: </b> <img alt="Buy from Amazon.com" border="0" src="http://www.archidose.org/books/buy-from-tan.gif" /></a>

Book Talk and Review: How to Study Public Life

How to Study Public Life by Jan Gehl and Birgitte Svarre Island Press, 2013 Hardcover, 200 pages In the question-and-answer session that fo...

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- February 25, 2014

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGwYzNQGjKWghPCklKS-shzyyORZGgGJn3wiBc_UdB5CeabzX8E4IrlxLXpKlJ9_K4lzfoPEKDnsCCbcpBau4TuMV_WfWCux0qA6G8DAO1JA97EhJPaPLhiIDMPnbF-r93eWbTfT_jbsQ/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGwYzNQGjKWghPCklKS-shzyyORZGgGJn3wiBc_UdB5CeabzX8E4IrlxLXpKlJ9_K4lzfoPEKDnsCCbcpBau4TuMV_WfWCux0qA6G8DAO1JA97EhJPaPLhiIDMPnbF-r93eWbTfT_jbsQ/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A protester holds a placard that reads 'Maidan' outside a courthouse in Moscow February 24, 2014. Tatyana Makeyeva/Reuters</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>After Ukraine's Maidan, A Bigger Crackdown In Moscow? -- Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor</b></span></div><br /><i>Ukraine's Maidan movement has caught the attention of Russians and there are signs the Kremlin is moving to further constrict the country's political space.</i><br /><br />Moscow police carted away about 70 people outside a Moscow district court Monday, charging most of them with holding an unauthorized gathering.<br /><br />It was a fairly regular occurrence in Moscow, where police have zero tolerance for public meetings that haven't been granted explicit permission from the authorities to take place. But as they were being dragged away, some of the protesters shouted something new and potentially incendiary: "Watch out, the Maidan will come here." <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2014/0225/After-Ukraine-s-Maidan-a-bigger-crackdown-in-Moscow">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-crisis-hero-insight-idUSBREA1O0JT20140225">In Ukraine turbulence, a lad from Lviv becomes the toast of Kiev</a> -- Richard Balmforth, Reuters<br /><br /><a href="http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/2/ukraine-nationalistantisemitismneonaziviolence.html">Ultranationalist neo-Nazi parties on the march in Ukraine </a>-- John Batchelor, Al Jazeera<br /><br /><a href="http://www.realclearworld.com/blog/2014/02/how_ukraines_new_government_could_destroy_the_country_110324.html">How Ukraine's New Government Could Destroy the Country</a> -- Alex B. Berezow, The Compass/Real Clear World <br /><br /><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2014/0225/Sevastopol-A-Russian-city-inside-Ukraine-s-borders">Sevastopol: A Russian city inside Ukraine's borders?</a> -- Sabra Ayres, Christian Science Monitor<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/02/25/ozy-russia-ukraine-cia/5805815/">Why Russia is so worried about Ukraine</a> -- John McLaughlin, USA Today/OZY.com <br /><br /><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/situation-in-ukraine-puts-putin-in-a-difficult-spot-a-955604.html">Putin's Difficult Decision: Ukraine Remains a Danger for Russia</a> -- An Analysis by Uwe Klußmann, Spiegel Online<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26336032">Ukraine crisis: Russia's options</a> -- BBC<br /><br /><a href="http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2014/02/24/why_2014_isnt_another_1989_for_eastern_europe.html">Why 2014 Isn't Another 1989 for Eastern Europe </a>-- Yves-Michel Riols, World Crunch<br /><br /><a href="http://nationalinterest.org/article/say-goodbye-taiwan-9931">Say Goodbye to Taiwan</a> -- John J. Mearsheimer, National Interest<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-central-african-republic-president-samba-panza-a-955403.html">Central African Republic President Samba-Panza: 'There Is Still Hope' </a>-- Jan Puhl and Petra Truckendanner, Speigel Online<br /><br /><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/why-spain-39-militant-eta-may-ending-whimper-212600212.html">Why Spain's militant ETA may be ending with a whimper </a>-- Zach Campbell, Christian Science Monitor<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116744/venezuelan-protests-violence-could-have-been-avoided">Venezuela's Bloody Crisis Was Years in the Making—and Could Have Been Avoided</a> -- Rodrigo Linares, New Republic<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-02-25/venezuela-is-no-ukraine">Venezuela Is No Ukraine</a> -- Raul Gallegos, Bloomberg <br /><br /><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/venezuela-crisis/seven-things-know-about-venezuela-crisis-n38556">Seven Things To Know About the Venezuela Crisis</a> -- Mary Murray, NBC<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2014/02/25/Race-Arctic-Oil-Advantage-Russia-vs-US">The Race for Arctic Oil: Advantage Russia vs. U.S. </a>-- David Francis, Fiscal Times

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- February 25, 2014

A protester holds a placard that reads 'Maidan' outside a courthouse in Moscow February 24, 2014. Tatyana Makeyeva/Reuters After Ukr...

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World News Briefs -- February 25, 2014 (Evening Edition)

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bSpEVSoCzvQ" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>No Bluff: U.S. Planning Possible Withdrawal Of All Troops From Afghanistan -- CNN</b></span></div><br />Washington (CNN) -- We're not bluffing, the Obama administration told Afghanistan on Tuesday in announcing it has started planning for the possible withdrawal of all U.S. troops by the end of the year if no security agreement is signed.<br /><br />Statements by the White House and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel showed President Barack Obama's impatience with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's refusal to sign the agreement that would keep several thousand American troops in the country after combat operations conclude this year.<br /><br />In a phone call with Karzai on Tuesday to discuss upcoming elections for a new Afghan leader, Obama made clear that time was running out to properly plan for keeping any U.S. forces in the country beyond 2014, the White House said.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/25/politics/us-afghanistan-troops/">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MIDDLE EAST</b></span></div><br />Syrian opposition prepares <b><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140225/187889910/Syrian-Opposition-Prepares-Spring-Offensive--Moscow.html">‘spring offensive’ - Moscow.</a></b><br /><br />UN: Syrians to be world's<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/un-syrians-world-39-biggest-refugee-group-185915868.html"> biggest refugee group.</a></b><br /><br />Leader of Syrian militant group <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/middleeast/ap-ml-syria-al-qaida.html?ref=world">challenges rivals</a></b>.<br /><br />Official: Iran has studied <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/middleeast/ap-ml-iran-military.html?ref=world">Israeli strike tactics</a></b>.<br /><br />Israeli intel minister reaffirms <b><a href="http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/israel-reaffirms-right-act-iran/">right to act on Iran</a></b>.<br /><br />Iranian oil exports rise markedly <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2014/02/24/iranian-oil-exports-rise-markedly-since-interim-deal/">since interim deal: Report</a></b>.<br /><br />US presses Iraq on reports of <b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG02/302240036/US-Presses-Iraq-Reports-Arms-Deal-Iran">arms deal with Iran</a></b>. US presses Iraq on reports of <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-26335449">Iran arms deal.</a></b><br /><br />Iraqi leaders give conflicting answers <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-iraq-iran-arms-idUSBREA1O1V820140225">on reported Iran arms deal</a></b>.<br /><br />Sunni anger in Lebanon <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/sunni-anger-lebanon-against-army-grows-125950527.html">against army grows</a></b>.<br /><br />Turkey PM Erdogan says 'tapped' <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26336354">phone call to son 'fabricated'</a></b>.<br /><br />Israel hosts German cabinet <b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG04/302240031/Israel-Hosts-German-Cabinet-Jerusalem">in Jerusalem</a></b>.<br /><br />Jordan opposition calls for Israel peace treaty <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/jordan-opposition-israel-peace-treaty-al-aqsa">to be frozen over al-Aqsa debate</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ASIA</b></span></div><br />Eyeing Afghan exit, U.S. intensifies campaign <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/eyeing-afghan-exit-u-intensifies-campaign-against-haqqani-211644376.html">against Haqqani militants</a></b>.<br /><br />India to block U.S. trade probes, <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-india-trade-usa-idUSBREA1O0MH20140225">ready for fight at WTO.</a></b><br /><br />China mulls holidays marking <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26342884">Japanese defeat and Nanjing massacre</a></b>.<br /><br />Philippines says China fired water cannon<b><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG03/302240034/Philippines-Says-China-Fired-Water-Cannon-Disputed-Shoal"> at disputed shoal</a></b>.<br /><br />Pakistan army launches new air strikes <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-pakistan-airstrikes-idUSBREA1O05S20140225">near Afghan border</a></b>. Pakistan air strikes against militants <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26333578">in tribal areas</a></b>.<br /><br />Thai trade slumps alongside tourism as <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-thailand-protest-idUSBREA1M02H20140225">protest violence takes toll</a></b>.<br /><br />North Korean naval boat crosses <b><a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/korea/north-korean-naval-boat-crosses-disputed-sea-boundary-with-south-1.269798">disputed sea boundary with South</a></b>. North Korea 'violates' <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26333574">sea border with South amid drills</a></b>.<br /><br />US-South Korea joint <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-south-korea-begin-joint-military-drills/1857740.html">military drills begin.</a></b> <br /><br />Military drills to test <b><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Military_drills_to_test_inter-Korean_detente_999.html">inter-Korean detente</a></b>.<br /><br />South Korea committee to prepare <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/south-korea-forming-committee-to-prepare-for-reunifcation-with-north-korea/1858571.html">for reunifcation with North</a></b>.<br /><br />China labels Japan <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/asia/ap-as-china-japan.html?ref=world">a 'trouble maker'</a></b>.<br /><br />China rejects Indian politician's <b><a href="http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_rejects_Indian_politicians_expansionism_charge_999.html">expansionism charge</a></b>.<br /><br />Kashmir villagers clash <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/02/kashmir-villagers-clash-with-indian-troops-201422595211803184.html">with Indian troops.</a></b><br /><br />Sri Lanka rejects call <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/southasia/2014/02/sri-lanka-rejects-call-war-crimes-probe-20142254460713165.html">for war crimes probe</a></b>. Sri Lanka rejects UN war crimes probe <b><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/srilanka/10660548/Sri-Lanka-rejects-UN-war-crimes-probe-as-more-bodies-found-in-mass-grave.html">as mass grave discovered</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AFRICA</b></span></div><br />South Sudan conflict deteriorating,<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/south-sudan-conflict-deteriorating-kenya-warns-204540252.html"> Kenya warns</a></b>.<br /><br />Kenya boosts airport defence, <b><a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j3AX8ApRtzqz5aggvbKkU056hBEg?docId=4319bc1c-c1c9-45ea-a8d0-f68513d67234">warning of Islamist threat.</a></b><br /><br />UN voices 'deep concern'<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/un-voices-39-deep-concern-39-over-libya-201502221.html"> over Libya unrest</a></b>.<br /><br />Nigerian Islamists kill 59 pupils in<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nigerian-islamists-kill-59-pupils-boarding-school-attack-181531536.html"> boarding school attack</a></b>. Nigeria school raid <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26338041">'leaves dozens dead'.</a></b> Suspected militants kill 29 <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-nigerian-islamists-kill-29-pupils-in-boarding-school-attack/1858604.html">in northeastern Nigeria</a></b>.<br /><br />Thousands fleeing Boko Haram <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/thousands-fleeing-boko-haram-little-comfort-niger-143056348.html">find little comfort in Niger</a></b>.<br /><br />Nigeria leader defends army's role <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26332968">against Boko Haram</a></b>.<br /><br />France to vote on extending Central African Republic <b><a href="http://rt.com/news/french-extend-car-mission-672/">military mission</a></b>.<br /><br />Algerian opposition parties <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/algerian-opposition-urges-election-boycott/1858673.html">urge election boycott</a></b>.<br /><br />Uganda president:<b><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/24/world/africa/uganda-homosexuality-interview/index.html?hpt=hp_t1"> Homosexuals are 'disgusting'</a></b>.<br /><br />Egypt housing minister <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/02/egypt-housing-minister-form-new-government-2014225123636437550.html">to form new government</a></b>.<br /><br />Pistorius case: Partial televising <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26334682">of trial allowed.</a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>EUROPE</b></span></div><br />Ukraine is not East-West battle:<b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-not-east-west-battle-britain-us-205329712.html"> US, Britain.</a></b><br /><br />Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26333587"> of 'separatism' risk</a></b>. Pro-Russian rally in Crimea <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/pro-russian-rally-crimea-decries-kiev-39-bandits-200048790.html">decries Kiev 'bandits'</a></b>.<br /><br />Ukraine delays announcing <b><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/02/ukraine-announce-interim-government-201422571956775789.html">interim government</a></b>.<br /><br />Russia evokes World War Two <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/russia-evokes-world-war-two-media-blitz-ukraine-143446995--sector.html">in media blitz on Ukraine</a></b>.<br /><br />IMF likely to send technical team <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/imf-likely-send-technical-team-ukraine-soon-lagarde-212316994--business.html">to Ukraine soon: Lagarde</a></b>.<br /><br />Mass arrest of protesters <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26337693">at rallies in Russia</a></b>. Police detain 420 people near Red Square; protesters <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/police-detain-420-people-near-red-square-protesters-fear-post-olympic-crackdown/2014/02/24/1ec7aafa-9d8d-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html">fear post-Olympic crackdown</a></b>.<br /><br />European Commission sees recovery<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26338372"> 'gaining ground'</a></b>.<br /><br />Scottish leader: Opinion polls show <b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-scottish-leader-opinion-polls-show-independence-race-tightening/1857779.html">independence race tightening</a></b>.<br /><br />Pope makes first overhaul <b><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/2014/02/24/pope-takes-step-reform-vatican-finance/VxGFiKn1sYiyczdsqlW41N/story.html?">of Vatican in 25 years</a></b>.<br /><br />IRA suspect walks free after 'reckless' error by prosecution means case against him over <b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567709/BREAKING-NEWS-IRA-suspect-walks-free-case-against-1982-Hyde-Park-bombing-collapses.html">1982 Hyde Park bombing collapses</a></b>.<br /><br />850 Chinese and Russian millionaires <b><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/immigration/10660376/850-Chinese-millionaires-and-Russian-oligarchs-have-bought-British-visa.html">'bought' British visa</a></b>.<br /><br />Spain's Repsol accepts <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/spain-39-repsol-accepts-5b-argentine-unit-203954224.html">$5B for Argentine unit</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AMERICAS</b></span></div><br />US governors discuss economy, jobs,<b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-governors-discuss-economy-jobs-other-issues-with-obama/1858452.html"> other issues with Obama</a></b>.<br /><br />U.S. expels three Venezuelan diplomats, <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-venezuela-protests-diplomats-idUSBREA1O1E820140225">gives them 48 hours to leave.</a></b><br /><br />Venezuela death toll rises to 13 <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-venezuela-protests-idUSBREA1N14E20140225">as protests flare.</a></b><br /><br />Venezuela's Maduro criticised <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-26334703">by party loyalist</a></b>.<br /><br />Costa Rica seeks court ruling on <b><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/costa-rica-seeks-court-ruling-nicaragua-border-dispute-025303941.html">Nicaragua border dispute</a></b>. Costa Rica seeks court ruling on <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-costarica-nicaragua-idUSBREA1O05520140225">Nicaragua border dispute</a></b>.<br /><br />Informants who helped US catch drug lords say rewards<b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/informants-us-catch-drug-lords-rewards-not-paid"> have not been paid.</a></b><br /><br />Judge sets Mexican trial for <b><a href="http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Judge-sets-Mexican-trial-for-El-Chapo-in-motion-5266564.php">'El Chapo' in motion</a></b>.<br /><br />Seven U.S. court districts <b><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/seven-us-court-districts-bring-indictments-against-mexican-drug-lord-guzman/2014/02/24/0af29144-9d82-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html">indict drug lord Guzmán</a></b>.<br /><br />Mysterious polio-like illness <b><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/23/polio-like-illness-california/5703827/">affects kids in California</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR</b></span></div><br />Terror linked to Syrian war is biggest threat to Britain since 9/11, <b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567627/Terror-linked-Syrian-war-biggest-threat-Britain-9-11-security-chief-warns.html">security chief warns.</a></b><br /><br />Iraq: Sunni Arabs turn<b><a href="http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/iraq/articles/20140225.aspx"> on Al Qaeda again</a></b>.<br /><br />Norway in danger from Syria jihadis: <b><a href="http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Norway_in_danger_from_Syria_jihadis_intelligence_agency_999.html">intelligence agency.</a></b><br /><br />British police arrest<b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/25/world/europe/ap-eu-britain-terrorism-arrests.html?ref=world&_r=0"> ex-Guantanamo detainee</a></b>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS</b></span></div><br />Top Bitcoin exchange<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26333661"> MtGox goes offline</a></b>. Bitcoin exchange MtGox offline <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/25/bitcoin-exchange-mtgox-offline-amid-rumours-of-theft">amid rumours of theft</a></b>.<br /><br />Worst drought in decades hits Brazil coffee belt <b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/brazil-drought-threatens-coffee-crops">as buyers brace for price rise</a></b>.<br /><br />Sina Weibo: Profits at <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26333438">'China's Twitter' surge</a></b>.<br /><br />Facebook quietly ends <b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26332191">email address system</a></b>.

World News Briefs -- February 25, 2014 (Evening Edition)

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Kanye West Reveals His Biggest Regret In Life, It May Make You Cry [LOOK]

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrentonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F01%2FKanye-West-The-Trent.jpg&q=90&w=795&zc=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Awww: Kanye West Reveals His Biggest Regret In Life, It May Make You Cry [LOOK]" border="0" class="aligncenter full-media nomargin" height="401" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrentonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F01%2FKanye-West-The-Trent.jpg&q=90&w=795&zc=1" title="Awww: Kanye West Reveals His Biggest Regret In Life, It May Make You Cry [LOOK]" width="640" /></a></div><section class="postbody-wrapper postlayout-default"> <div class="post-column pull-left"> <article class="post-23108 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-celebrity-2 category-pop-of-culture tag-celebrity-news tag-donda-west tag-kanye-west tag-kanye-west-biggest-regret tag-kanye-west-mom tag-kanye-west-mother tag-kanye-west-regret tag-kanye-west-yeezus tag-kanye-west-yeezus-tour tag-north-west entry last_archivepost"> <div class="fb-social-plugin fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/awww-kanye-west-reveals-biggest-regret-life-may-make-cry-look/" data-ref="above-post" data-width="450"><span style="height: 25px; vertical-align: bottom; width: 450px;"></span></div><div id="ssba"><a class="ssba_tooptip" href="http://www.simplesharebuttons.com/" id="ssba_tooptip" target="_blank"></a><span class="ssba_sharecount"><br /></span></div>Kanye West may seem larger than life most of the time, but every once in a while, he reveals that he is, indeed, simply a man.<br /> West put away the theatrics for a moment while performing at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino on Friday (Feb. 21) and got real with the audience, divulging his <a href="http://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/kanye-west-s-biggest-regret-revealed-i-wish-that-my-mother-could-ve-met-my-daughter-35406" target="_hplink">biggest regret in life</a>.<br /> “These past 10 years have been amazing,” he told the crowd. “There’s been some ups and downs. I made some mistakes and I’ve made some accomplishments. There’s only one thing I regret,” he continued. “There’s only one thing I wish I could change out of everything that’s ever happened. I wish that my mother could’ve met my daughter.”<br /> West was raised by his single mother, Donda West, from the age of three, and the two were very close. <a href="http://www.today.com/id/21742159/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/kanye-wests-mom-dies-after-surgery/#.UwyoXvldXtI" target="_hplink">She died in 2007</a>, due to complications from cosmetic surgery, paired with other medical issues.<br /> <br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="EmbedBrand" data-reactid=".r[0].[1]"><div class="EmbedLogo" data-reactid=".r[0].[1].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[0].[1].[0].[0]"></span></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></article></div></section>

Kanye West Reveals His Biggest Regret In Life, It May Make You Cry [LOOK]

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The Crisis Continues In Central African Republic -- News Updates Febraury 25, 2014

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xc3r8pGcq4g" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Armed Groups Surround Thousands In Central African Republic: U.N -- Reuters</b></span></div><br />(Reuters) - Over 15,000 people in Central African Republic, mostly Muslim civilians in makeshift camps, are surrounded and being threatened by armed militia groups, a spokesman for the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday.<br /><br />Adrian Edwards told a news briefing in Geneva that the refugees, dotted around 18 locations in the northwest and southwest of the landlocked country, face a high risk of attack and urgently need better security.<br /><br />France's parliament voted in favor on Tuesday of extending its military mission in Central African Republic, Operation Sangaris, four months after its launch.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-centralafrican-violence-idUSBREA1O1IM20140225">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Crisis In Central African Republic</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/UN-warns-of-new-CAR-bloodbath-20140225-3">UN warns of new CAR bloodbath</a> -- News 24<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/02/24/hundreds-terrified-muslims-seek-refuge-at-catholic-church-in-central-african/">Hundreds of terrified Muslims seek refuge at Catholic church in Central African Republic </a>-- FOX News/AP<br /><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/70-muslims-killed-central-african-republic-town-22649632">70 Muslims Killed in Central African Republic Town</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/24/us-centralafrican-idUSBREA1N15U20140224">Chad troops kill civilians in Central African Republic: residents</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/02/25/official-violence-in-central-african-republic-capital-kills-3-chadian-soldiers/">Official: Violence in Central African Republic's capital kills 3 Chadian soldiers</a> -- FOX News/AP<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/french-mull-prolonged-stay-in-c-african-republic/2014/02/25/6efdb390-9e2b-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">France prolongs troop stay in C. African Republic </a>-- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304834704579405261927493246?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304834704579405261927493246.html">France to Extend Military Campaign in Central African Republic</a> -- Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/french-extend-car-mission-672/">France votes to extend Central African Republic military mission</a> -- RT<br /><a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47218&Cr=Central+African+Republic&Cr1=#.Uw0bzoXPz1o">Central African Republic: UN urges better security, more resources to aid civilians</a> -- UN News Centre<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/140225/the-central-african-republic-the-french-intervention">The Central African Republic since the French intervention </a>-- Global Post/AFP

The Crisis Continues In Central African Republic -- News Updates Febraury 25, 2014

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The Great BITCOIN CRASH

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>BITCOIN BAGHOLDERS!</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iEa_dQ9T8S1McMgSC3YC417DaJhqeBBXRF6XjA7APiNua1LM1Td4IIvZh3pd0-bVgayiF23SpbuJFAobdWfK1OREjC5j1lNLLWON15V2b8Zr-8vAJ3Dq_IFWelfIgKBJYCaRu6RhjgM/s1600/BITCOINpics.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iEa_dQ9T8S1McMgSC3YC417DaJhqeBBXRF6XjA7APiNua1LM1Td4IIvZh3pd0-bVgayiF23SpbuJFAobdWfK1OREjC5j1lNLLWON15V2b8Zr-8vAJ3Dq_IFWelfIgKBJYCaRu6RhjgM/s1600/BITCOINpics.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNq8hhEP9hVbnRh-Yixe6v_eIq7dy-Uien3CurjMdGxHGNy8kQ9A09dBXcHTdY9_SP2Co55tf-Eanf_MuD41SL7FBbLs2GQ6nr8_pSVkcDod1PheAUBAulmsp-IBUSF2yNQzW0nkQ7iNY/s1600/BITCOINpic.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNq8hhEP9hVbnRh-Yixe6v_eIq7dy-Uien3CurjMdGxHGNy8kQ9A09dBXcHTdY9_SP2Co55tf-Eanf_MuD41SL7FBbLs2GQ6nr8_pSVkcDod1PheAUBAulmsp-IBUSF2yNQzW0nkQ7iNY/s1600/BITCOINpic.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Customers Lose $100's of MILLIONS</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The money just disappeared</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Is that why BITCOIN is called VIRTUAL CURRENCY?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>:-)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mt. Gox on the run</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Could it be BrotherJohnF and DavinciJ15 are criminals?  </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Who else in the "truther community" is involved in this scam?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>We will find out...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2014/02/bad-news-for-bitcoin-exchanges.html" style="color: red;">http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2014/02/bad-news-for-bitcoin-exchanges.html</a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>These TRUTHERS that have left their GOLD and SILVER pump to pump BITCOINS have told us in the past that "if you don't hold it, you don't own it."  Well how about that?  That seems to be the situation with BITCOIN here below.  So then, look out below. :-) </b><br /><br /><b>The first person I remember to pump these BITCOINS was this guy called "DavinciJ15" on YOU TUBE.  After that a number of these TRUTHERS started promoting bitcoin including SGTbull07 and others and especially this BrotherJohnF YOU TUBE channel.  BrotherJohnF gave up on his silver pumping to push his paid subscription to watch all of his YOU TUBE BITCOIN UPDATES and some other related website that is a fee for service subscription.  </b><br /><br /><b>Perhaps REAL MONEY instead of VIRTUAL MONEY is still a better alternative after all?  I think so: </b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/uoY37FPtFw0?feature=player_detailpage" width="640"></iframe> <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FOR MORE BITCOIN NEWS </b></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> ...developing...</b></div></div>

The Great BITCOIN CRASH

BITCOIN BAGHOLDERS! Customers Lose $100's of MILLIONS The money just disappeared Is that why BITCOIN is called VIRTUAL CURRENCY? :-) Mt....

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Corruption Ukrainian Style

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lRTp88CanVA" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>House Fit For A Tyrant: Protestors Storm The Sprawling, Luxury Estate Of Ukraine's Fugitive President Which Has Its Own Private Zoo, Golf Course And Is Half The Size Of Monaco -- Daily Mail</b></span></div><br />* Protestors took full control of the residence after the security detail charged with protecting the compound fled<br />* Property is around an hour's drive from Kiev and stands as a symbol of the folly of the country's ousted president<br />* Visitors rubbed their eyes in disbelief as they entered the compound and saw the scale of opulence<br />* 140-hectare estate has a garage full of luxury sports cars below the house in Mezhyhirya, an hours drive from Kiev<br />* Anti-government demonstrators stormed the house on the day President Viktor Yanukovich fled the capital<br />* His arch-nemesis Yulia Tymoshenko was released from prison and made a speech at Independence Square<br />* Congratulated protestors for freeing the 'cancer' from Ukraine and called victims of the violence 'heroes'<br />* The root of the problems in Ukraine stem from a political divide between the east and west<br /><br />A beautiful forested estate of graceful waterways, summer houses and exotic gardens.<br /><br />This is the home of Ukraine's fugitive president, who was dramatically ousted from power after one of the worst periods of violence in the country's history.<br /><br />Ukraniains streamed to see Viktor Yanukovich's luxury estate, which has been closed off to the world for nearly a decade, and rubbed their eyes in disbelief when they were confronted by the scale of the opulence he built around him.<br /><br />The property in Mezhyhirya, an hours drive from Kiev, has a golf course, helicopter pad and is situated in a country where the average salary is less than £300 a month.<br /><br />Below the house, a garage is filled with classic sports cars worth millions, while in the exotic gardens Australian and African ostriches stretch their legs.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2565697/House-fit-tyrant-Protestors-storm-sprawling-luxury-estate-Ukraines-fugitive-president-private-zoo-golf-course-half-size-Monaco.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1VbdPhmzIuU" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Corruption Ukrainian Style</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/yanukovych-lived-lavish-presidential-palace-ukraine-suffered-article-1.1698428">Ukrainian president Yanukovich lived in lavish estate — with private zoo, exotic gardens and tall ships — while country suffered </a>-- New York Daily News<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/22/us-ukraine-crisis-folly-idUSBREA1L11L20140222">Ukrainians gawp as Yanukovich's luxury estate is opened to public</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/02/24/monument-to-corruption-ukraine-most-wanted-man-built-75m-home-on-25g-salary/">Monument to corruption: Ukraine's most-wanted man built $75M home on a $25G salary </a>-- FOX News<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10660562/kiev-ukraine-maidan-russia-war-clashes-protest-wounded-yanukovych-europe-police.html">The hidden wealth of Ukraine's former leaders</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><a href="http://guardianlv.com/2014/02/viktor-yanukovych-and-his-secret-treasures/">Viktor Yanukovych and His Secret Treasures </a>-- Liberty Voice<br /><a href="http://www.theatlanticcities.com/politics/2014/02/inside-once-secret-palace-viktor-yanukovich/8477/">Inside the Once Secret 'Palace' of Viktor Yanukovich</a> -- The Atlantic<br /><a href="http://www.livemint.com/Multimedia/TAm7OHBguB7ThStlzDWbSM/Victor-Yanukovychs-Museum-of-Corruption-in-Ukraine-draws.html">Victor Yanukovych’s “Museum of Corruption” in Ukraine draws crowds </a>-- Livemint<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/viktor-yanukovych-ukraine-corruption-mikheil-saakashvili">Viktor Yanukovych boasted of Ukraine corruption, says Mikheil Saakashvili</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/feb/25/viktor-yanukovych-gone-where-ukraine-missing-millions">Viktor Yanukovych is gone, but where are Ukraine's missing millions? </a>-- Oleksii Khmara, The Guardian<br /><a href="http://blogs.channel4.com/lindsey-hilsum-on-international-affairs/ukraine-crisis-russia-lviv-corruption/3387">Can anger over corruption unite Ukraine? </a>-- Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 news<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/rebels-toured-palace-ukraine-presidential-compound-viktor-yanukovych">When rebels toured the palace: how does Ukraine's presidential compound measure up?</a> -- Patrick Kingsley, The Guardian<br /><br /><b>WNU Editor:</b> Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich was not the only Ukrainian official who enjoyed the good life on government corruption .... it appears that Ukraine's prosecutor general (of all people) was just as guilty ....<b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567239/Pshonkas-palace-treasure-trove-total-opulence-Journalists-protestors-enter-estate-extravaganza-luxury.html">A gaudy mansion of 'monumental corruption': Inside the staggeringly opulent home of Ukraine's prosecutor general after he flees the country to avoid retribution</a></b> -- Daily Mail<br /><br />Unfortunately .... a culture of corruption exists in Ukraine. Paul Waldie's post in the Globe and Mail <b><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/globe-in-kiev-in-ukraine-corruption-is-a-fact-of-daily-life/article17076395/">has a good analysis on this problem </a></b>.... and why the West should be hesitant in providing blanket and no strings-attached aid to the new government of Ukraine.<br /><br />In closing .... the above <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRTp88CanVA">15 minute video</a></b> is a must see for those who want a glimpse into how these corrupt officials lived. Hussein, Gaddafi, tyrants of past .... they do not even come close to matching this. But as rich and extravagant these houses may be .... everyone in Russia has a gut feeling that Putin's homes would make these homes look like outhouses in comparison.

Corruption Ukrainian Style

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Photography Hint, It's All About The Lighting

<a href="http://www.thewire.com/politics/2014/02/netanyahu-shows-how-easy-it-make-angela-merkel-look-hitler/358490/">Whoops!</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJhkuiUvyaKcGz6WxBw5F4OnByeVIu51SlZ9H8XhOQN9WvAIuFy9vPpW63s9aLNeVbUP9rquJW3qWmOjc0q60kMFxPGH4fQraJEk3a4XX6mQ4MSSUyyYRggV5Uy_YlsS0urjpkSH8eePA/s1600/merkel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJhkuiUvyaKcGz6WxBw5F4OnByeVIu51SlZ9H8XhOQN9WvAIuFy9vPpW63s9aLNeVbUP9rquJW3qWmOjc0q60kMFxPGH4fQraJEk3a4XX6mQ4MSSUyyYRggV5Uy_YlsS0urjpkSH8eePA/s640/merkel.jpg" /></a></div><br />Filed under Unintentional Hilarity.<br /><br />

Photography Hint, It's All About The Lighting

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How Two Billionaires And One Young Protest Street Leader Helped To Overthrow The Ukrainian President

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMeTJShey7L8gRG-2hyg8Y6t7BCzY22nehG03iqgjawaobT61uCg8II84G4nJW6cWX38zCpZWLzo_Zgm8PDd3aYKqlyg9MTxrr9GJqMVKgXNkDdKWQ5q7XRkFTEMtr4YVWE91sFYAnVAA/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMeTJShey7L8gRG-2hyg8Y6t7BCzY22nehG03iqgjawaobT61uCg8II84G4nJW6cWX38zCpZWLzo_Zgm8PDd3aYKqlyg9MTxrr9GJqMVKgXNkDdKWQ5q7XRkFTEMtr4YVWE91sFYAnVAA/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Photo:</b> Dmitry Firtash, a Ukrainian billionaire, has Yanukovych to thank for his rise to riches. But as the standoff in Kiev became more embittered and then violent, he began making preparations for the president's fall. Getty Images</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yanukovych's Fall: The Power of Ukraine's Billionaires -- Christian Neef, Spiegel Online</b></span></div><br />The protesters in Kiev were largely responsible for the fall of the Ukrainian president. But his way out of office was paved by two of the country's most powerful oligarchs. Made rich by Viktor Yanukovych, the pair made early preparations for his departure.<br /><br />Nobody told Ukrainian parliamentarian Yuri Blagodir that you had to be physically fit to be a representative. But last Thursday, the ability to run fast suddenly became a key skill. Just before 10 a.m., the parliament in Kiev was finally assembling in an effort to find a way out of the spiraling chaos that had gripped the country. Then came the order to clear the building.<br /><br />Gunfire rang out, explosions shook the government quarter and special police and secret service units rushed to the scene. The opposition, it was said, intended to storm the parliament and the seat of government.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-oligarchs-in-ukraine-prepared-for-the-fall-of-yanukovych-a-955328.html">Read more </a></b>....<br /><br /><b>WNU Editor:</b> A profile on anti-presidential protester Volodymyr Parasiuk <b><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-crisis-hero-insight-idUSBREA1O0JT20140225">can be read here.<br /></a></b><br /><br /><b>My Comment:</b> Both posts provide a small but revealing glimpse into the internal politics of Ukraine .... and what it's future may hold.

How Two Billionaires And One Young Protest Street Leader Helped To Overthrow The Ukrainian President

Photo: Dmitry Firtash, a Ukrainian billionaire, has Yanukovych to thank for his rise to riches. But as the standoff in Kiev became more emb...

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Crisis In Ukraine -- News Updates February 25, 2014

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3Lt7lk_xM1U" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Infighting Hurts Ukraine Efforts to Form a New Government -- New York Times</b></span></div><br />KIEV, Ukraine — Struggling to reach a deal to form a new majority coalition in Parliament, and under excruciating pressure because of a looming economic disaster, the Ukrainian lawmakers temporarily running the country on Tuesday delayed until Thursday the naming of an acting prime minister and a provisional government.<br /><br />The delay underscored the extreme difficulty that lawmakers now face in rebuilding the collapsed government left behind when President Viktor F. Yanukovych fled Kiev on Saturday and was removed from power in a vote supported by some members of his own party.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/26/world/europe/ukraine.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Crisis In Ukraine</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/kiev-clashes-rioters-police-571/">Ukraine turmoil LIVE UPDATES</a> -- RT<br /><a href="http://live.aljazeera.com/Event/Ukraine_liveblog">Ukraine Live Blog Live </a>-- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10659755/Ukraine-revolution-live.html">Ukraine revolution: live</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-idUSBREA1G0OU20140225">Ukraine wants runaway president to face international justice </a>-- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/ukraine-president-yanukovych-hague-trial">Ukrainian MPs vote to send Yanukovych to The Hague to face trial</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/yanukovich-arrest-icc-parliment-663/">Ukraine parliament votes to try ousted President Yanukovich & others in ICC</a> -- RT<br /><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-politics/?hpt=hp_t2">With ousted President on the run, Ukraine delays forming new government</a> -- CNN<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/fugitive-viktor-yanukovych-balaclava-sevastopol-ukraine">Fugitive Viktor Yanukovych out of sight but running out of options</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10660169/Ukraine-revolution-Where-on-Earth-is-Viktor-Yanukovych.html">Ukraine revolution: Where on Earth is Viktor Yanukovych? </a>-- The Telegraph<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraine-no-new-government-before-thursday/2014/02/25/44355d1e-9e00-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">Ukraine ex-aide shot; No new govt before Thursday </a>-- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/ukraine-delays-picking-government-to-feb-dot-27-acting-leader-says">Ukraine Delays Government Vote as Russia Warns of Default</a> -- Bloomberg Businessweek<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraine-puts-off-vote-on-new-government-despite-eu-pleas-for-quick-action/2014/02/25/cdc81cde-9e18-11e3-b8d8-94577ff66b28_story.html">Ukraine puts off vote on new government despite E.U. pleas for quick action</a> -- Washington Post<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304610404579404520136706960?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304610404579404520136706960.html">Ukraine Stumbles in Efforts to Form New Government</a> -- Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/a-closer-look-at-ukraine-s-potential-financial-rescue-1.1702859">A closer look at Ukraine's potential financial rescue</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/2014/02/25/biden-center-diplomacy-with-ukraine/jW3oJPfVddkr4pwvMnYP7J/story.html">Biden at center of US diplomacy with Ukraine</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/europe/2014/02/26/401510/EU-Russia.htm">EU, Russia move to allay concerns over the crisis in Ukraine </a>-- China Post/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ukraine-delays-forming-new-government-economic-troubles-political-turmoil-ravage-nation-article-1.1700854">Ex-president Viktor Yanukovych’s chief of staff shot, wounded by Ukrainian protestors</a> -- AP<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26333587">Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns of 'separatism' risk</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567060/Is-Russia-plotting-send-army-annex-Crimea-Former-Kremlin-adviser-warns-Ukrainian-port-Sebastopol-targeted-week.html">New Ukraine leader pleads for unity as protesters in Crimea shout 'Russia, Russia' and tensions grow between Kiev and Moscow in wake of 'revolution'</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/ukraine-sevastopol-installs-pro-russian-mayor">Ukraine: Sevastopol installs pro-Russian mayor as separatism fears grow </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/analysis/20140225/187887206/Ethnic-Russian-Rage-Excites-Secession-Talk-in-Ukraines-Crimea.html">Ethnic Russian Rage Excites Secession Talk in Ukraine’s Crimea</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140225/187880397/Russia-Says-It-Will-Keep-Out-of-Ukrainian-Affairs.html">Russia Says It Will Keep Out of Ukrainian Affairs</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/02/25/Russia-says-it-wont-interfere-in-Ukraines-affairs/UPI-81001393348613/">Russia says it won't interfere in Ukraine's affairs</a> -- UPI<br /><a href="http://rt.com/politics/russia-ukraine-crimea-status-678/">Russia does not question Ukraine’s territorial integrity – Upper House chair </a>-- RT<br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140225/187876261/Putin-Discusses-Ukraine-at-High-Level-Security-Meeting.html">Putin Discusses Ukraine at High-Level Security Meeting </a>-- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/russia-ukraine-west-yanukovich">Russia denounces Ukraine 'terrorists' and west over Yanukovich ousting </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140225/187885030/Plans-to-Give-Russian-Passports-to-Ukrainians-Spark-Debate.html">Plans to Give Russian Passports to Ukrainians Spark Debate</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140225/187881616/Snap-Presidential-Election-Campaign-Starts-in-Ukraine.html">Snap Presidential Election Campaign Starts in Ukraine</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567420/Begging-forgiveness-riot-police-blamed-dozens-deaths-Kiev-Brutal-security-forces-knees-greeted-shouts-shame.html">Begging for forgiveness, the riot police blamed for dozens of deaths in Kiev: 'Brutal' security forces get down on their knees but are greeted with shouts of 'shame'</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10660562/kiev-ukraine-maidan-russia-war-clashes-protest-wounded-yanukovych-europe-police.html">The hidden wealth of Ukraine's former leaders</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><a href="http://guardianlv.com/2014/02/viktor-yanukovych-and-his-secret-treasures/">Viktor Yanukovych and His Secret Treasures </a>-- Liberty Voice<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567239/Pshonkas-palace-treasure-trove-total-opulence-Journalists-protestors-enter-estate-extravaganza-luxury.html">A gaudy mansion of 'monumental corruption': Inside the staggeringly opulent home of Ukraine's prosecutor general after he flees the country to avoid retribution</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/viktor-yanukovych-ukraine-corruption-mikheil-saakashvili">Viktor Yanukovych boasted of Ukraine corruption, says Mikheil Saakashvili</a> -- The Guardian<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-ukraine-crisis-hero-insight-idUSBREA1O0JT20140225">In Ukraine turbulence, a lad from Lviv becomes the toast of Kiev</a> -- Richard Balmforth, Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26336032">Ukraine crisis: Russia's options</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_world_/2014/02/25/separatism_in_ukraine_blame_nikita_khrushchev_for_ukraine_s_newest_crisis.html">Khrushchev’s Gift: Crimea to Ukraine</a> -- Joshua Keating, Slate

Crisis In Ukraine -- News Updates February 25, 2014

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Crunch Time For U.S. And NATO Soldiers In Afghanistan. President Obama Is Mulling The 'Zero Option'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqtcVsEGML7OubDhrgHgcRAPa7UowUsUI_aT54QThC1APWEvfAT_D0Uj2S2619BeAxPABJOmq6TD7py9DRHLPb05Maw8smLS-Nn8HEltQQ0nBPvx4gRNZ326Iry7DekoNSrgrPwVbE_K9/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqtcVsEGML7OubDhrgHgcRAPa7UowUsUI_aT54QThC1APWEvfAT_D0Uj2S2619BeAxPABJOmq6TD7py9DRHLPb05Maw8smLS-Nn8HEltQQ0nBPvx4gRNZ326Iry7DekoNSrgrPwVbE_K9/s1600/2013-09-12-BZSSR.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001. <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-26346115">BBC</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>NATO To Hold Crunch Afghanistan Talks As Obama Weighs Military 'Zero Option' -- The Guardian</b></span></div><br />Allies to discuss military presence in Afghanistan amid growing acceptance that Karzai will not sign bilateral security agreement<br /><br />Nato defence ministers will meet this week to discuss its future military presence in Afghanistan as Barack Obama weighs whether to order the Pentagon to begin preparations for a total withdrawal of all US forces at the end of this year.<br /><br />The crunch meeting in Brussels on Wednesday comes amid growing acceptance in Washington that Afghan president Hamid Karzai is unlikely to sign a bilateral security agreement (BSA) finalised last November for a residual US security force to remain after the bulk of its troops pull out in 2014.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/nato-talks-afghanistan-obama-zero-option">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Reports That President Obama Is Considering The Zero Option For Afghanistan</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-karzai-discuss-stalled-security-agreement/2014/02/25/f4bc74a4-9e39-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">Obama tells Pentagon to plan for Afghan pullout</a> -- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-afghanistan-usa-obama-idUSBREA1O1B420140225">Obama prepared to leave no troops in Afghanistan after 2014</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/02/25/obama-discusses-stalled-security-agreement-with-afghan-president-karzai/">Obama asks Pentagon for complete Afghanistan withdrawal plan, speaks with Karzai</a> -- FOX News<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-26346115">US planning full Afghan pullout, Obama tells Karzai</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2014/02/us-plans-full-troop-pullout-from-afghanistan-201422517730747909.html">US plans full troop pullout from Afghanistan </a>-- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/120186-obama-warns-karzai-on-security-deal">Obama Warns Karzai on Security Deal</a> -- Naharnet<br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/02/25/obama-warns-karzai-bsa/5808959/">Obama warns Karzai he's running out of time for BSA </a>-- USA Today<br /><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/02/25/readout-president-obama-s-call-president-karzai">Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Karzai </a>-- White House

Crunch Time For U.S. And NATO Soldiers In Afghanistan. President Obama Is Mulling The 'Zero Option'

The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001. BBC NATO To Hold Crunch Afghanistan Talks As Obama Weighs Military 'Zero Option' --...

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Violence And Unrest Spreads In Thailand. Civil War Fears Rise

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yE1OORExnCk" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More Unrest as Thailand Political Standoff Continues -- Voice of America</b></span></div><br />Two people were wounded Tuesday during an attack on a protest site in the Thai capital, which has seen an increase in violence amid a prolonged political standoff.<br /><br />Thai officials said gunfire broke out in the early morning hours near an anti-government rally camp on the edge of Bangkok's Lumpini Park. Authorities do not know who was responsible.<br /><br />Officials said there were also gunshots at a protest site in an upscale shopping district.<br /><br />The violence comes after a series of bombings and shootings at anti-government demonstrations killed four people, including three children, and wounded dozens on Saturday and Sunday.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/more-unrest-as-thailand-political-standoff-continues/1858568.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Unrest In Thailand</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2022987289_apxthailandpolitics.html">Violence spreads to another Bangkok protest site</a> -- Seattle Times<br /><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2014-02/25/content_17304447.htm">Explosion, gunfire ring out near Bangkok protest site </a>-- China Daily Post<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/24/three-children-killed-thai-violence">Three children killed in Thai violence </a>-- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/violence-spreads-across-bangkok-1.1652626#.UwzRw4XPz1o">Violence spreads across Bangkok</a> -- iol News<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/threat-of-increasing-thai-violence-opens-way-to-fresh-talks-/1858726.html">Threat of Increasing Thai Violence Opens Way to Fresh Talks</a> -- Voice of America<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303880604579404492633494588?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702303880604579404492633494588.html">Thai Talks Begin After a Violent Weekend in Bangkok</a> -- Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/thai-pm-leaves-bangkok-bombs-gunfire-punctuate-unrest">Thai PM rules out resigning, leaves Bangkok as bombs, gunfire punctuate unrest </a>-- Today Online<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/thailand/140225/thais-bring-children-the-insurrection-despite-rec">Thais bring children to the insurrection, despite recent deaths</a> -- Global Post<br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/25/world/asia/thailand.html">Thailand’s Army Chief Cautions Antigovernment Protesters</a> -- New York Times<br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/thailand-faces-civil-war/1012052.html">Thailand "faces civil war risks"</a> -- Channel News Asia<br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/thai-army-chief-warns-country-on-brink-of-armed-conflict-20140225-hvdr0.html">Thai army chief warns country on brink of armed conflict</a> -- Sydney Morning Herald

Violence And Unrest Spreads In Thailand. Civil War Fears Rise

More Unrest as Thailand Political Standoff Continues -- Voice of America Two people were wounded Tuesday during an attack on a protest site ...

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Nigeria's Boko Haram Attack Another School Massacring Scores of Students

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMKDIq6hIE296nuaDyC9TsGCgWBGOoC_e0rXfreBcBk3TUrmvJFDODtVwR67Hm7XkgDEVsrEP6vHjQGa2iewT_zbYgm-YnGDuMzde3ZGFi8qG0O5CKSYsO8dvCFGDhvGvd9Mt-xKX-jtL/s1600/200px-US-DefenseIntelligenceAgency-Seal.svg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMKDIq6hIE296nuaDyC9TsGCgWBGOoC_e0rXfreBcBk3TUrmvJFDODtVwR67Hm7XkgDEVsrEP6vHjQGa2iewT_zbYgm-YnGDuMzde3ZGFi8qG0O5CKSYsO8dvCFGDhvGvd9Mt-xKX-jtL/s1600/200px-US-DefenseIntelligenceAgency-Seal.svg.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Federal Government college of Buni Yadi, Nigeria. <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-nigerian-islamists-kill-29-pupils-in-boarding-school-attack/1858604.html">VOA</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nigeria School Raid In Yobe State 'Leaves Dozens Dead' -- BBC</b></span></div><br />Suspected Islamist militants from the Boko Haram group in north-eastern Nigeria have attacked a school and shot some students, the military has said.<br /><br />Dozens of pupils are reported to have been killed. Police told Reuters that all the dead were boys and that some of the bodies "were burned to ashes".<br /><br />The attack took place in troubled Yobe state, the military said.<br /><br />Residents of the town of Buni Yadi said the attackers struck at night, slitting the throats of some students.<br /><br />They said that others were shot. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26338041">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Today's Boko Haram Attack </b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/140225/43-killed-nigeria-suspected-boko-haram-school-attack">43 killed in Nigeria in suspected Boko Haram school attack</a> -- Global Post/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567443/Islamist-group-slaughters-43-children-Nigerian-boarding-school.html">Islamist group named ‘Western Education is Forbidden’ slaughters 43 boys in Nigerian school after storming the building with guns, machetes and firebombs</a> -- Daily Mail<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/boko-haram-islamists-nigeria-killing-sleeping-children">Boko Haram Islamists in Nigeria accused of killing sleeping children</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/education/2014/02/25/dozens-students-killed-nigerian-school/Pq4b4aQPdYjmzPRrvktgdP/story.html">Dozens killed in Nigerian school attack</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-nigerian-islamists-kill-29-pupils-in-boarding-school-attack/1858604.html">Suspected Militants Kill 29 in Northeastern Nigeria</a> -- Voice of America<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/nigeria-violence-idUSL6N0LU1SW20140225">Nigerian Islamists kill 29 pupils in boarding school attack</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/dozens-of-students-slaughtered-like-sheep-in-predawn-raid-on-nigerian-school-islamists-blamed-20140226-hvdsk.html">Dozens of students 'slaughtered like sheep' in pre-dawn raid on Nigerian school; Islamists blamed </a>-- Sydney Morning Herald<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/boko-haram-islamists-kill-29-students-in-nigeria-school-attack">Boko Haram Islamists Kill 29 Students in Nigeria School Attack </a>-- Bloomberg Businessweek<br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2014/02/students-killed-nigeria-school-attack-2014225111212151892.html">Students killed in Nigeria school attack</a> -- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-niger-refugees-idUSBREA1O10R20140225">Thousands fleeing Boko Haram find little comfort in Niger</a> -- Reuters

Nigeria's Boko Haram Attack Another School Massacring Scores of Students

Federal Government college of Buni Yadi, Nigeria. VOA Nigeria School Raid In Yobe State 'Leaves Dozens Dead' -- BBC Suspected Islami...

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China Coast Guard Ship 'Fires Water Cannon' On Philippine Ship In Disputed Waters

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_9trpPs6TyxKqpBz5vOTA3yQ9-HRrPFEPkAchqPvcoxLfi_aktWOKt6IdvymOHO8y8SBls7UQDCueA9jadNf0WEFAqJlX6y8UeOf3aYyf-aQo8yX1t9NFn2RvqMo6GbeQ9wG2t08Lzu4/s1600/us_postal_service_logo-325.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_9trpPs6TyxKqpBz5vOTA3yQ9-HRrPFEPkAchqPvcoxLfi_aktWOKt6IdvymOHO8y8SBls7UQDCueA9jadNf0WEFAqJlX6y8UeOf3aYyf-aQo8yX1t9NFn2RvqMo6GbeQ9wG2t08Lzu4/s1600/us_postal_service_logo-325.gif" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Philippines Says China 'Fired Water Cannon' On Filipino Fishermen -- BBC</b></span></div><br />A Chinese vessel has fired a water cannon at Filipino fishermen near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, a top Philippine official says.<br /><br />Military chief Gen Emmanuel Bautista said the incident happened at the Scarborough Shoal on 27 January.<br /><br />Chinese officials did not comment on the incident when questioned during a routine briefing, but re-asserted China's claim to the waters.<br /><br />It is just the latest dispute over an area believed to be rich in resources.<br /><br />China claims ownership of large parts of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, which lie off the coast of the Philippines. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26320383">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On Philippine Claims That A Chinese Naval Vessel Fired It's Water Canon On A Philippine Ship</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/philippines-protest-chinese-water-cannon-attack/2014/02/25/b8cb668a-9ddf-11e3-878c-65222df220eb_story.html">Philippines protests Chinese use of water cannon </a>-- Washington Post/AP<br /><a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140224/DEFREG03/302240034/Philippines-Says-China-Fired-Water-Cannon-Disputed-Shoal">Philippines Says China Fired Water Cannon at Disputed Shoal</a> -- Defense News/AFP<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-philippines-southchinasea-idUSBREA1O09P20140225">Philippines protests over South China Sea water cannon incident</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1434925/philippines-condemns-beijings-use-water-cannon-fishermen-south-china-sea">Philippines condemns Beijing’s use of water cannon on fishermen in South China Sea</a> -- South China Morning Post<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/philippines-protests-chinese-water-cannon-attack/1858531.html">Philippines Protests Chinese Water Cannon Attack</a> -- Voice of America<br /><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/kyodo-news-international/140225/philippines-protests-chinese-harassment-disputed-sea-a">Philippines protests Chinese harassment in disputed sea area</a> -- Global Post/Kyodo news<br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/philippines-asks-china-to/1011802.html">Philippines asks China to explain "water cannon" incident</a> -- Channel News Asia<br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/philippines-summons-china-envoy-on-water-cannon-use-on-fishermen">Philippines Summons China Envoy Over Water Cannons in Shoal </a>-- Bloomberg Businessweek<br /><br /><b>Update:</b> China is not impressed with Philippine complaints .... <b><a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90883/8546688.html">Philippines should respect China's sovereignty: spokeswoman</a></b> -- People Daily<br /><br /><b>Update #2:</b> More Chinese "dismissal" of Philippine complaints <b><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-02/25/c_133142466.htm">is here.</a></b>

China Coast Guard Ship 'Fires Water Cannon' On Philippine Ship In Disputed Waters

Philippines Says China 'Fired Water Cannon' On Filipino Fishermen -- BBC A Chinese vessel has fired a water cannon at Filipino fishe...

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White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrentonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FInside-A-bank-The-Trent-e1393337030399.jpg&q=90&w=795&zc=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)" border="0" class="aligncenter full-media nomargin" height="425" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrentonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FInside-A-bank-The-Trent-e1393337030399.jpg&q=90&w=795&zc=1" title="White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)" width="640" /></a></div><div class="fb-social-plugin fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/white-man-wears-black-man-disguise-commits-6-robberies-disguised-black-man/" data-ref="above-post" data-width="450"><span style="height: 25px; vertical-align: bottom; width: 450px;"></span></div><div id="ssba"><br /><span class="ssba_sharecount"></span></div><div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_22971" style="width: 310px;"><div class="wp-caption-text">Conrad Zdzierak wears a black man’s mask to commit crimes</div></div>Police in Ohio finally convicted the right man for several robberies in the area by a reportedly black suspect. The only problem: the real thief was white.<br /> For weeks a white robber’s disguise of a black man was so lifelike that several people called into police to finger a black man who looked like the man in disguise. The man was later arrested and released. Even the mother of the wrongly accused man thought it might be her son shown on video surveillance cameras robbing four banks, a credit union and a pharmacy, according to a story in the Daily Mail.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_22977" style="width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Conrad Zdzierak wears a black man's mask to commit crimes" class="size-medium wp-image-22971" height="178" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak-300x178.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak-The-Trent.jpg"><img alt="Conrad Zdzierak disguised as black man" class="size-medium wp-image-22977" height="225" src="http://www.thetrentonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conrad-Zdzierak-The-Trent-300x225.jpg" width="300" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">Conrad Zdzierak disguised as black man</div></div>Instead the man doing the crimes was identified as 30-year-old Conrad Zdzierak, who pled guilty in a Hamilton County Court in December in a plea deal with prosecutors.<br /> “Conrad apologizes to everyone, is sorry for any harm he has caused and accepts responsibility for his actions,” his lawyer Christopher McDowell said.<br /> Zdzierak purchased the silicone mask from a California-based costume company. The mask is so lifelike it behaves like muscle and skin when worn.<br /> Police say that Zdzierak stole a total of $15,000 in the robberies.<br /> Zdzierak was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.<br /> “After his arrest, police found dozens of notes on his computer between him and a mask company, along with notes about what went wrong during the robberies and how he could improve by doing things like drinking less coffee because it made him tense,” Scripps Media reported.<br /> Police never disclosed the name of the wrongly accused man.

White Man Who Disguises Self As Black Man To Rob Banks Finally Arrested (PICTURED)

Conrad Zdzierak wears a black man’s mask to commit crimes Police in Ohio finally convicted the right man for several robberies in the area ...

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