Kremlin Issues Ultimatums To Ukrainian Forces -- The Telegraph
Claims come from government in Kiev amid EU condemnation of Russian 'act of aggression’ and call on Putin to 'de-escalate’
Russia has issued a series of ultimatums for Ukrainian forces in Crimea to surrender and disarm by this morning or risk coming under attack, the new government in Kiev said last night.
As Russian fighters buzzed Ukraine’s borders, the Kremlin defied international pressure to back off and instead turned the screw on its neighbour.
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MIDDLE EAST
New clashes in blockaded area of Damascus halt aid.
Saudi Arabia offers sophisticated weapons to Syrian rebels.
Syria: Hizbollah recruitment surge as sectarian conflict spreads.
Bahrain blast kills three policemen: Interior Ministry.
Yemen drone strikes, ambushes kill 10.
Israeli air strike kills two in Gaza: officials.
Netanyahu and Obama clash on prospects for peace with Palestinians.
At White House, Israel's Netanyahu pushes back against Obama diplomacy.
Violence in Iraq killed 703 in February, U.N. reports.
UN nuclear chief says Iran has cut stock of weapons-grade uranium in half.
Iran's rising oil sales worry U.S. lawmakers.
Obama warns of 'fallout' for Israel if peace effort fails.
Israeli settlement construction doubles in 2013.
U.S. pushing Israel to stop assassinating Iranian nuclear scientists.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews mass-protest in Jerusalem over army-service draft law.
ASIA
Military clashes cannot be ruled out between China and Japan.
China arrests 3 more in train station attack, claims international terror link.
Kunming knife attack: Xinjiang separatists blamed for 'Chinese 9/11'. China captures remaining suspects in train station attack. Chinese police 'solve' Kunming massacre.
Pakistan to halt targeted air strikes against Taliban.
Pakistan court attack kills 11. Islamabad court suicide attack strikes rare terrorism blow in Pakistani capital.
Interview: Karzai says 12-year Afghanistan war has left him angry at U.S. government.
Afghan prison tricked into freeing Taliban fighters.
Taiwan suggests code of conduct for East China Sea.
North Korea frees Australian Christian missionary.
Prosecutors drop charges over Fukushima nuclear disaster.
China issues retaliatory report on US human rights.
AFRICA
Ugandan troops to form U.N. guard force in Somalia.
U.N. proposes Central African Republic peacekeeping force.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe backs Uganda's anti-gay law.
90 killed in 2 attacks in northern Nigeria.
Libya MPs shot and wounded as congress stormed. Libya relocates parliament to hotel after attack.
'Massive' help needed to stabilise Central Africa: interim leader.
US accuses both sides in South Sudan of abuses.
Strikes sweep Egypt as economy struggles.
Egypt jails policemen for activist's death that triggered Mubarak uprising.
Pistorius pleads not guilty to murder of Reeva Steenkamp.
EUROPE
West threatens sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine crisis.
Russian markets plunge as Putin tightens Crimea grip.
Ukraine crisis: G7 condemns Russia military build-up.
Russia says Ukraine action aimed at protecting human rights.
Russia revitalizes project to build bridge to Crimea.
Ukraine crisis fuels fears for Europe's gas supply.
EU may impose arms embargo on Russia.
Pope drops f-bomb as he stumbles over Italian word in weekly blessing.
Pompeii walls crumble under rain and red tape.
Croatia accuses Serbia of 1990s genocide.
AMERICAS
Brazil has 100 days to get ready for World Cup.
Fast-falling snow storm hits US East Coast.
Throngs of Venezuelans march despite Carnival holiday. Venezuela opposition musters thousands for march despite Carnival holiday.
Mexican police fail to stop protest march in support of jailed drug lord.
Homeland Security reviewing border use-of-force policy.
Thousands in Guatemala facing evacuation as Pacaya volcano erupts.
Brazil revellers celebrate the first day of carnival.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia hit by 31 terror attacks in 2013 – chief investigator.
First they attacked a mall, then they repelled SEAL Team Six: The rise of Al Qaeda 2.0
Spread of brutal Nigerian terrorist group alarms U.S..
Jury selection to begin for biggest al-Qaida figure to face trial in NYC since Sept. 11.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU-US trade talks face growing hostility, ministers warn.
Almost half a billion worth of Bitcoins vanish.
Stocks hit by Ukraine and Russia fears.
Bill Gates regains top spot as world's richest person.
Oscars: Slave and Gravity share Academy spoils.
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