Tuesday, February 25, 2014

World News Briefs -- February 25, 2014



Ukraine Votes To Send Yanukovych To Hague -- Voice of America

Ukraine's parliament voted on Tuesday to send fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych to be tried for 'serious crimes' by the International Criminal Court once he has been captured.

A resolution, overwhelmingly supported by the assembly, linked Yanukovych, who was ousted on Saturday and is now on the run, to police violence against protesters which it said had led to the deaths of more than 100 citizens from Ukraine and other states.

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MIDDLE EAST

Leader of Syrian militant group challenges rivals.

Official: Iran has studied Israeli strike tactics.

Israeli intel minister reaffirms right to act on Iran.

Iranian oil exports rise markedly since interim deal: Report.

US presses Iraq on reports of arms deal with Iran. US presses Iraq on reports of Iran arms deal.

Sunni anger in Lebanon against army grows.

Turkey PM Erdogan says 'tapped' phone call to son 'fabricated'.

Israel hosts German cabinet in Jerusalem.

Jordan opposition calls for Israel peace treaty to be frozen over al-Aqsa debate.

ASIA

Philippines says China fired water cannon at disputed shoal.

Pakistan army launches new air strikes near Afghan border. Pakistan air strikes against militants in tribal areas.

Thai trade slumps alongside tourism as protest violence takes toll.

North Korean naval boat crosses disputed sea boundary with South. North Korea 'violates' sea border with South amid drills.

US-South Korea joint military drills begin.

Military drills to test inter-Korean detente.

South Korea committee to prepare for reunifcation with North.

China labels Japan a 'trouble maker'.

China rejects Indian politician's expansionism charge.

Kashmir villagers clash with Indian troops.

Sri Lanka rejects call for war crimes probe.

AFRICA

Nigeria school raid 'leaves dozens dead'. Suspected militants kill 29 in northeastern Nigeria.

Thousands fleeing Boko Haram find little comfort in Niger.

Nigeria leader defends army's role against Boko Haram.

France to vote on extending Central African Republic military mission.

Algerian opposition parties urge election boycott.

Uganda president: Homosexuals are 'disgusting'.

Egypt housing minister to form new government.

Pistorius case: Partial televising of trial allowed.

EUROPE

Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns of 'separatism' risk.

Ukraine delays announcing interim government.

Russia evokes World War Two in media blitz on Ukraine.

Mass arrest of protesters at rallies in Russia. Police detain 420 people near Red Square; protesters fear post-Olympic crackdown.

European Commission sees recovery 'gaining ground'.

Scottish leader: Opinion polls show independence race tightening.

Pope makes first overhaul of Vatican in 25 years.

AMERICAS

US governors discuss economy, jobs, other issues with Obama.

Venezuela death toll rises to 13 as protests flare.

Venezuela's Maduro criticised by party loyalist.

Costa Rica seeks court ruling on Nicaragua border dispute. Costa Rica seeks court ruling on Nicaragua border dispute.

Informants who helped US catch drug lords say rewards have not been paid.

Seven U.S. court districts indict drug lord Guzmán.

Mysterious polio-like illness affects kids in California.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iraq: Sunni Arabs turn on Al Qaeda again.

Norway in danger from Syria jihadis: intelligence agency.

British police arrest ex-Guantanamo detainee.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Top Bitcoin exchange MtGox goes offline. Bitcoin exchange MtGox offline amid rumours of theft.

Worst drought in decades hits Brazil coffee belt as buyers brace for price rise.

Sina Weibo: Profits at 'China's Twitter' surge.

Facebook quietly ends email address system.

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