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What does Homs cease-fire mean for Syrian regime?Outgunned and surrounded, Syria's rebels are withdrawing from Homs under a 24-hour cease-fire. Claiming complete control of the city would be a significant victory for Damascus.
Ukraine assaults occupied city in east as Russia decries 'punitive operation'Ukrainian troops aim to dislodge pro-Russian militants in Slovyansk. Russian warnings about military action against the east are boosting fears that it might invade.
Nigerians lambast government inaction as hundreds of school girls remain missingMore than 200 girls were kidnapped from their school in northeastern Nigeria earlier this month. The region faces a long-running insurgency by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram.
Kiev 'helpless' to keep eastern Ukraine in fold, as more buildings occupiedUkraine's acting president asked for help from regional governors to stop upheaval in the east from spreading, as pro-Russia militants seized buildings in Horlivka, a city near Donetsk.
Echoing US sanctions, EU names 15 Russians and UkrainiansThe European Union said it would freeze assets of 15 military and political officials in Russia and Ukraine. The move comes as tensions escalate in eastern Ukraine.
US to impose new sanctions on Russia – and holds more in reservePresident Obama said the measures are aimed at 'changing Putin's calculus' on Ukraine, and that further 'Russian aggression' could trigger more sanctions.
Plane 'hijacking' false alarm a reminder of air security improvements – and gapsAn Australian passenger jet bound for Bali issued a hijacking alert when an unruly passenger tried to enter the cockpit. The passenger was quickly subdued and arrested.
Ukraine steps up military offensive in eastern towns, provoking Russian warningRussia's foreign minister said an attack on Russian citizens "is an attack on the Russian Federation." Ukraine said its troops retook a city hall and repelled an assault by militiamen last night.
Kiev restarts 'anti-terrorist' operation in east Ukraine after killing of politicianThe interim government said it had 'obtained US support' for operations against pro-Russian militias, which it restarted after saying that a local politician was found dead and tortured.
String of US drone strikes in Yemen target Al Qaeda affiliateYemen says at least 55 militants died in airstrikes over three days. US drone strikes are unpopular in Yemen, but a weak central government has few options to curb Al Qaeda.
Pro-Russian protesters respond to a Ukraine peace deal: 'We're not leaving'Less than 24 hours after it was signed by officials from Russia, Ukraine, the US, and the EU, the ambitious roadmap to defuse Ukrainian tensions was showing cracks.
Putin reminds that force in Ukraine remains on table, as NATO beefs upDuring his annual public call-in show, the Russian president said he would send troops into Ukraine to 'protect' locals if necessary.
Ukrainian military defections boost pro-Russia militia as unrest spreadsUkrainian efforts to regain control over its industrial eastern region bordering Russia appear to be floundering after some units defected. Pro-Russian forces have seized another building in Donetsk.
Ukraine launches 'anti-terrorist' ops in east... or does it?Kiev says it has begun operations to displace pro-Russia protesters holding buildings in the country's east, though there have been few signs of activity so far.
Pro-Russian militia defy Kiev's latest deadline to end occupationsUkraine's interim president had ordered pro-Russian protesters to hand back occupied buildings or face a crackdown, but so far neither has happened, leaving Ukraine in a tough spot.
NATO images purport to show Russia 'ready for combat' on Ukrainian borderRussia continues to deny NATO accusations that it is gathering troops on the border as it hastens to prepare for a possible cutoff of essential Ukrainian-made military parts.
NATO not ruling out troop deployments – even from US – to Eastern EuropeNATO's top military commander says that he will present a package of measures next week laying out how the alliance will respond to the Russian buildup along Ukraine's borders.
Ukraine tells pro-Russian separatists to negotiate or face forceKiev gave protesters in the east 48 hours to come to the table. But in both Donetsk and Luhansk, armed demonstrators remained behind their barricades.
China warns it cannot be contained as US defense secretary visitsDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he wants to create a framework to 'manage competition.' He visited China's first aircraft carrier yesterday.
Rwanda bars French envoy from genocide memorial after Paris pulls its ministerRwandan President Paul Kagame continues to blame France for its role in the 1994 genocide by extremists Hutus, prompting another diplomatic row on the eve of a memorial ceremony.
