Kiev Riot Police Retreat After Storming Protest Bastions -- BBC
Police have abandoned an attempt to dislodge anti-government protesters from their strongholds in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
Clashes erupted at the occupied city hall hours after riot police tried to clear nearby Independence Square - prompting the US to express "disgust".
The interior minister has now given assurances no force will be used.
The protests were sparked by the government's refusal to sign a deal on closer ties with the European Union.
The U-turn followed pressure from Russia, which has said Ukraine's free trade deal with the EU would flood the Russian market.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S., Britain suspend aid to north Syria after Islamists seize weapons store.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon hit by winter storm.
Scientists raise alarm over plan to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons at sea.
Gulf Arab leaders urge Iran to prove its goodwill.
Iran's plans for more nuclear plants causes concern among Gulf leaders.
Iran says to set date for IAEA visit to uranium mine.
Iranian general criticises Rouhani government.
Al Qaeda tightens grip on western Iraq in bid for Islamic state.
ASIA
US 'nowhere near' decision to pull all troops out of Afghanistan.
Suicide bomber attacks German troops near airport in Afghan capital.
Despite tensions, some signs of progress in Afghan-Pakistan relations.
Thai crisis deepens as PM's supporters weigh in.
Roadside bomb kills Thai soldiers.
South Korea air defense zone rattles China.
China puts former security chief under house arrest.
Disarray in India's ruling party after poll defeat.
Sri Lanka rally to protest against disappearances.
300k Fukushima refugees still living 'in cages' in makeshift camps.
AFRICA
Huge crowds file past Nelson Mandela's body in Pretoria.
Desmond Tutu home robbed; was at Mandela memorial.
UN and Congolese troops tackle Rwandan rebels.
French forces kill suspected Islamists in Mali.
EU offers wider security support for Kenya after mall attack.
Egypt's urban inflation soars, adds to risk of social unrest.
Judges resign in Egypt Brotherhood trial.
EUROPE
Ukrainian riot police withdraw after overnight move on demonstrators. Defiant Ukraine protesters rebuild barricades after police crackdown.
Ukraine president does not want compromise: opposition leader.
Italian PM Letta seeks parliament's backing for reforms.
EU argues over joint rescue plan for eurozone banks.
Russian diplomats accused of fraud in US return to Moscow.
Magnitsky list may grow by year's end – US Ambassador.
German court rejects Afghan airstrike case.
AMERICAS
US Congressional negotiators announce 2-year budget deal. US Congress cross-party budget deal reached.
'Worst ice storm' in years wallops Texas, much of the Midwest.
Obama, Castro handshake was not pre-planned: White House.
Deadly Argentina looting spreads as police go on strike.
Nicaragua's assembly approves plan to end Presidential term limits.
Mexico recovers stolen radioactive material.
Uruguay becomes first country to legalize marijuana trade.
Pension crisis endangers Chicago's future.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Israeli Defense Minister: Iran has terror infrastructure in Central, South America.
Kenyan mall attack shows low cost and ease of a terror attack.
400-pound Gitmo inmate loses legal battle over health care.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
JPMorgan files patent for Bitcoin-style payment system.
NSA spying scandal could cost U.S. tech giants billions.
Google opens first data centres in Asia.
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