World News Briefs -- February 25, 2014

<iframe frameborder="0" height="363" scrolling="no" src="http://english.share.voanews.eu/flashembed.aspx?t=vid&id=1858534&w=640&h=363&skin=embeded" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ukraine Votes To Send Yanukovych To Hague -- Voice of America</span></b></div><br />Ukraine's parliament voted on Tuesday to send fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych to be tried for 'serious crimes' by the International Criminal Court once he has been captured.<br /><br />A resolution, overwhelmingly supported by the assembly, linked Yanukovych, who was ousted on Saturday and is now on the run, to police violence against protesters which it said had led to the deaths of more than 100 citizens from Ukraine and other states.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/ukraine-delays-announcement-of-new-government/1858553.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MIDDLE EAST</b></span></div><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 />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 />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>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AFRICA</b></span></div><br />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 crisis: Turchynov warns<b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26333587"> of 'separatism' risk</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 />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 /><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 />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 />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 />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

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