Russia, U.S. Trade Charges of Violating Ukraine Deal -- WSJ
Vice President Biden Arrives in Kiev Amid Threats of New Sanctions on Moscow
Russia and Ukraine, backed by the U.S., traded accusations of violating the agreement made in Geneva to defuse tensions between them, as Vice President Joe Biden arrived Monday in Kiev with a warning of new sanctions.
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the Ukrainian government of flagrantly violating last week's agreement by not moving to immediately disarm what he called extremists in Ukraine. (Read the latest updates on the crisis in Ukraine.)
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. says has indications toxic chemical used in Syria this month.
France backs claims that Syrian forces have used chemical weapons recently.
Air strikes kill dozens in Syria's Aleppo: monitor group.
Syria to hold presidential election on June 3.
Dozens killed in Iraq attacks and bombings.
Gaza militants fire missile, rockets at Israel.
Israeli air strikes hit Hamas targets in Gaza.
Iran offers to redesign Arak nuclear reactor.
Iran to start cutting petrol subsidies.
Influential cleric attempts to soothe Gulf rift.
Kuwait court shuts 2 newspapers over coup article.
Saudi Arabia announces jump in new cases of deadly MERS virus. Saudi Arabia removes Health Minister as deadly virus spreads.
ASIA
Cyclone threatens to disrupt search for missing Malaysian plane.
North Korea criticises Obama's 'dangerous' Asia tour.
South Korea ferry: President condemns crew actions. S Korea ferry disaster 'tantamount to murder'.
South Korea ferry disaster: transcript shows crew crippled by indecision.
China seizes Japanese cargo ship over pre-war debt.
More activity detected at North Korea nuclear-test site: Report.
Japan PM makes offering to Yasukuni shrine, angers China, S. Korea.
Japan's trade deficit quadruples in March.
Hillary Clinton blamed in USAID memos outlining chaos in Afghanistan aid.
Nepal's Sherpas consider strike.
AFRICA
South Sudan conflict: Bentiu 'ethnic slaughter' condemned. Rebels in South Sudan state massacre hundreds, hit oil industry. S. Sudan rebels slaughtered 'hundreds' in ethnic massacres: UN.
CAR violence leaves unarmed people dead. C.Africa on the 'brink of genocide', warns Tutu.
French troops in Central African Republic escort Muslims to safety.
Parents: 234 girls kidnapped from Nigeria school. Chibok abductions in Nigeria: More girls 'flee kidnappers'.
Nigerians mark Easter amid mourning and fear.
Mauritania sets June 21 date for presidential election.
UN condemns ethnic killings in South Sudan.
Al Qaeda kills 14 Algerian soldiers in ambush.
Somali MP Isak Mohamed Rino killed by Mogadishu car bomb.
Abdel Fatah al-Sisi favourite in Egyptian election as nominations close.
Libya's constitution-drafting body starts work.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: US warns of dangerous precedent for other territorial disputes.
U.S. could hit Putin with sanctions, State Department says.
U.S. says will act 'in days' if no Russian action in Ukraine.
Ukraine peace deal falters as rebels show no sign of surrender.
Russia blames Kiev for new violence in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine claims Russian military, intelligence behind eastern unrest.
Biden arrives in Ukraine. Biden offers U.S. help on energy, aid allocation for Ukraine.
Putin signs decree to rehabilitate Crimea Tatars.
Putin signs law to ease Russian citizenship for former USSR residents.
Gazprom says Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine are stable.
Scottish independence poll:Yes on brink of victory.
On Easter, Pope calls for end to war, condemns waste exacerbating hunger.
Workers at France's former nuclear base fight for mystery illness compensation.
US weighing military exercises in Eastern Europe.
British PM accused of fueling division with Christian talk.
AMERICAS
Chicago police face overwhelming gun crime as 45 people shot over weekend.
Keflezighi and Jeptoo win Boston Marathon titles a year after bombings. Tight security in place on eve of first Boston Marathon since bombings.
Following last year’s bombing, thousands to participate in Boston Marathon.
Brazil turns to drones to protect Amazon.
Mexico prepares to pay tribute to Marquez.
As Mexico cracks down, vigilantes are on the rise in Latin America.
Protesters fight police, burn Maduro puppets in Venezuela. Venezuela unrest: Fresh violence erupts in Caracas.
World Cup to kick up prices in inflation-weary Brazil.
U.N. struggles to stem Haiti Cholera epidemic.
During Asia trip, Obama will renew effort to ‘rebalance’ U.S. relationship with the region.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of longtime Guantánamo detainee.
US ordered to release memo in Anwar al-Awlaki drone killing.
55 al-Qaida militants reported dead in Yemen after US-backed air offensive.
Three suspected militants killed in Yemen drone strike. Third suspected US drone strike kills 'several' al-Qaida militants.
CIA torture architect breaks silence to defend 'enhanced interrogation'.
Obama signs into law 'terrorist' UN envoy visa ban.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Netflix to increase subscription prices. Netflix tops $1 billion in revenue, raises prices.
Bernie Ecclestone to stand trial in Munich for bribery.
Russia writes off majority of North Korea debt.
Top court declines Exxon's appeal in water pollution case.
Why Obama's Keystone opposition reeks of politics.
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