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World News Briefs -- February 20, 2014

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/oxj4Z9kbk_A" width="560"></iframe> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">Truce Crumbles Amid Gunfire In Ukraine, Protesters Claim 100 Dead -- CNN</div> Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- A shaky truce crumbled Thursday as gunfire erupted at Independence Square, the center of anti-government protests and an increasingly violent crisis that protest leaders say left as many as 128 dead in recent days. At least 100 people have died and 500 have been injured since Thursday morning, the head of the protesters' medical service told CNN. The Ukrainian government has not released an updated figure, but the interior ministry said earlier that one police officer was among the dead. It's unclear what prompted the gunfire just hours after the government declared a truce. But CNN crews at the scene reported that as security forces were moving away from the area, a group of protesters pursued them, throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/20/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html">Read more</a> .... <div style="text-align: center;">MIDDLE EAST</div> Rebels' grip on border region weakens <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/rebels-39-grip-border-region-weakens-under-syrian-110005647.html">under Syrian Army assault</a>. U.N. Syria aid vote likely Friday, <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-syria-crisis-russia-aid-idUSBREA1J08420140220">Russia or China support unclear</a>. World powers and Iran make 'good start' <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-iran-nuclear-idUSBREA1H0S620140220">towards nuclear accord</a>. EU: Next Iran nuclear talks <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/iran-agreement-reached-on-further-nuclear-talks/1855289.html">to be held March 17</a>. Russia FM talks weapons, Syria <a href="http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Feb-20/247940-russias-lavrov-says-us-syria-policy-aids-terrorism.ashx#axzz2tsM7fGXR">during Iraq visit</a>. Kerry to meet Abbas again <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/kerry-to-meet-abbas-again-in-peace-talk-push/1855326.html">in peace talk push</a>. Turkey's embattled Erdogan seeks <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-turkey-government-idUSBREA1J0S820140220">wider powers for spy agency</a>. <div style="text-align: center;">ASIA</div> Afghan Taliban repudiates hoped-for <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/19/us-afghanistan-taliban-idUSBREA1I1CS20140219">olive branch to government</a>. Pakistani military airstrikes<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/19/world/asia/pakistan-violence/"> targeting militants kill 15</a>. Pakistan bombs<a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/pakistan-army-bombs-militant-targets/1855431.html"> militant targets</a>. Thai protesters take to Facebook to <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-thailand-protest-idUSBREA1J0BM20140220">target businesses linked to PM</a>. Indian government clashes with southern state <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-india-gandhi-idUSBREA1J0Z520140220">over Gandhi killers</a>. Rajiv Gandhi murder: India court <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26269476">suspends plotters' release.</a> Nationalistic remarks from Japan lead <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/20/world/asia/nationalistic-remarks-from-japan-lead-to-warnings-of-chill-with-us.html?ref=world">to warnings of chill with U.S.</a>. China aims for Nanjing's history <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-china-japan-nanjing-idUSBREA1J0SZ20140220">to speak loudly on Japan</a>. North and South Koreans <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26252563">hold rare family reunions</a>. <div style="text-align: center;">AFRICA</div> Islamists kill 47 in attack in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/02/19/world/africa/19reuters-nigeria-violence.html?ref=world">northeast Nigeria: Police</a>. South Sudan oil state capital divided,<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-southsudan-unrest-idUSBREA1J15S20140220"> crude output down</a>. South Sudan denies losing <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/south-sudan-denies-losing-malakal-town-to-rebels/1855063.html">‘Malakal Town’ to rebels.</a> Ethiopia accused of using spyware <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/ethiopia-accused-of-using-spyware-against-citizens-living-abroad/1855312.html">against citizens living abroad</a>. France, Germany to send parts of<a href="http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140219/DEFREG01/302190033/France-Germany-Send-Parts-Joint-Brigade-Mali"> joint brigade To Mali.</a> The Muslims of the Central African Republic<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/muslims-central-african-republic-face-deadly-purge-080003782.html"> face a deadly purge.</a> Blasts shake five polling stations in Libya,<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-libya-vote-blasts-idUSBREA1J0W020140220"> no one hurt</a>. Libyans vote for constitution body <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-libya-vote-idUSBREA1J0ZP20140220">amid bombs, tensions.</a> Nigeria central bank head <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26270561">Lamido Sanusi ousted</a>. Women bear brunt of South Sudan conflict,<a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/south-sudan-un-women-rape-unrest-violence/1855125.html"> UN official says</a>. 184 million Africans <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/malaria-risk-20feb14/1855382.html">at risk for malaria</a>. <div style="text-align: center;">EUROPE</div> Ukraine <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26269221">truce collapses: Live</a> Deadly violence <a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/02/clone.of.deadly-violence-shatters-ukraine-truce-20.html">shatters Ukraine truce</a>. Kiev mayor quits ruling party <a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140220/187724983/Kiev-Mayor-Quits-Ruling-Party-Amid-Deadly-Clashes.html">amid deadly clashes</a>. Russia calls Western sanctions against <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-ukraine-russia-sanctions-idUSBREA1J0T820140220">Ukraine officials 'blackmail'</a>.'Don't be doormat' <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-ukraine-russia-signal-idUSBREA1J0Y820140220">Russia warns cash-starved Kiev</a>. Less than a third of Scots plan to <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/02/19/world/europe/19reuters-scotland-independence-poll.html?ref=world">vote for independence: Poll</a>. Russians split on <a href="http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140218/187653530/Russians-Split-on-Military-Draft--Survey.html">military draft – survey</a>. Pope tells cardinals to tackle divisive <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-pope-family-debate-idUSBREA1J0VD20140220">family issues with courage</a>. <div style="text-align: center;">AMERICAS</div> Obama, Canadian and Mexican leaders wrap up one day summit,<a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-canadian-and-mexican-leaders-wrap-up-one-day-summit-discuss-ukraine/1855288.html"> discuss Ukraine</a>. Jailed leader channels <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/jailed-leader-channels-venezuelans-ire/2014/02/19/d4eb20ee-997f-11e3-b1de-e666d78c3937_story.html">Venezuelans’ ire.</a> Venezuelan opposition leader Lopez <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-26263274">'to stay in custody'</a>. Venezuela's violent crime<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/venezuela-39-violent-crime-fuels-death-business-100517869.html"> fuels the death business</a>. Colombia's 'zero tolerance' for corruption <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/colombia-39-39-zero-tolerance-39-corruption-spurs-182852506.html">spurs major Army shakeup</a>. Panama Canal expansion work to resume <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-spain-panama-idUSBREA1J18020140220">after deal with consortium</a>. Argentina tries to delay <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26225135">$1.3bn repayment to creditors</a>. Mexico’s drug cartels are standing in the way <a href="http://qz.com/178986/mexicos-drug-cartels-are-standing-in-the-way-of-a-fracking-bonanza/">of a fracking bonanza</a>. <div style="text-align: center;">TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR</div> Report demands US probe<a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/02/new-report-urges-us-probe-yemen-drone-strike-2014219222512481454.html"> Yemen drone strike</a>. US warns airlines of <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/us-warns-airlines-of-possible-shoe-bomb-threat/1855223.html">possible shoe bomb threat</a>. Bulgaria says identified third suspect <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/20/us-bulgaria-bombing-suspect-idUSBREA1J0NJ20140220">in Burgas bus bombing</a>. Guantanamo prisoner <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-02-20/guantanamo-prisoner-goes-before-military-tribunal">pleads guilty in bombing</a>. <div style="text-align: center;">ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS</div> Apple Contractor Foxconn seeks wider reach<a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/apple-contractor-foxconn-seeks-wider-reach-after-china-flaps/1855273.html"> after China flaps</a>. Facebook to pay <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304914204579393452029288302?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304914204579393452029288302.html">$19 billion for WhatsApp</a>. Wal-Mart reports fall <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26274055">in quarterly profits</a>.

World News Briefs -- February 20, 2014

Truce Crumbles Amid Gunfire In Ukraine, Protesters Claim 100 Dead -- CNN Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- A shaky truce crumbled Thursday as gunfire e...

World News Briefs -- February 20, 2014

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