Ukraine Protesters Defy Police, Leaders Reject Talks With President -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Ukrainian protesters stood their ground on Wednesday after an overnight sweep by riot police and their leaders dismissed an offer of talks from a president they say must quit for favoring ties with Russia over the European Union.
Pressed by Europe and the United States, which condemned the destruction of a protest camp in central Kiev, President Viktor Yanukovich offered to meet opposition leaders to find a way out of a crisis that blew up last month when he yielded to pressure from Moscow and spurned a free trade deal with the EU.
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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.
Decade after arrest, Saddam legacy looms over Iraq.
EU 'must stop paying Gaza officials' - auditors.
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
Hong Kong squirms in the shadow of China, its overpowering big brother.
US skeptical NKorea moves will ease nuke tensions.
White House: deadline for Afghan security pact could slip into January.
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
Thousands flee in Sudan's war-torn Blue Nile.
38 dead in Darfur-border tribal dispute.
Rwandan Hutu fighters in Congo surrendering in large numbers: U.N..
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
UN court says Mladic must testify in Karadzic trial.
Russia seeks trade talks with Washington: Russian official.
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
Mexico moves to open oil resources to foreigners.
Brazilian ex-president was 'killed by military conspiracy'.
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.
Canada Post to end home delivery in five years.
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
Facebook to join S&P 500 index.
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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