Ukraine On Alert After Gunmen Seize Buildings -- Al Jazeera
Tension escalates between Moscow and Kiev after armed takeover, with Ukraine leader warning against Russian aggression.
Ukraine has warned Russia against "military aggression" after armed men seized government buildings in the Crimea region and raised a Russian flag, with reports also emerging that the ousted Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovich, was being sheltered by Moscow.
The acting Ukraine president, Oleksander Turchynov, told parliament on Thursday he had ordered troops and police to take "all measures" needed to protect Ukranian citizens after the apparent pro-Russian takeover of buildings in the Crimea.
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MIDDLE EAST
US denounces 'detentions' of Assad opponents' relatives. US: Syrian detentions of delegates' families defy peace talks.
Wave of bombings kills at least 53 in Iraq. Dozens killed, injured in Baghdad bomb attacks. At least 31 killed in Baghdad motorbike market bombing.
Exclusive: U.N. nuclear agency opted against sensitive Iran report - sources.
Iraqi army struggles in battle against Islamist fighters in Anbar province.
Report: Israeli army using excessive force. Amnesty International accuses Israeli armed forces of possible war crimes.
Under US pressure, Iraq denies Iran arms deals.
Palestinians reject US push for peace talks beyond April.
Turkish prime minister targeted in second audio tape. Turkish PM faces deepening corruption scandal as second tape emerges.
ASIA
Pakistani party ends blockade of NATO route.
China designates two new national days.
US downplays N. Korean short-range missile launch.
Report: NKorea fires four short-range missiles. North Korea fires short-range missiles in apparent exercise.
U.S. needs to do more in approach to North Korea talks: report.
Pakistan to stop targeting militants who fight in Afghanistan.
Pakistan court orders end to blockade on NATO supply route.
U.S., Japan to raise China ADIZ at U.N. meeting.
China says decision on new air defence zone depends on threat.
Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra faces charges over rice scheme. Thai PM given until mid-March to respond to negligence charge.
Indian army soldier kills 5 colleagues, himself. Indian soldier kills fellow troops in Kashmir.
AFRICA
Rebels kill dozens in Nigeria's restive state. Nigerian Islamists kill 12 in village attacks.
Deadly car bomb hits Somali capital.
War crimes evident in South Sudan, report says.
Civilians flee as violence worsens in South Sudan.
South Sudan recalls top envoys amid conflict.
Teenage deaths trigger riots in Guinea.
Rwanda slams France for blocking genocide extraditions.
Morocco-France row over Hammouchi torture claims.
Libya confusion over Kadhafi son trial hearing.
Kerry likens Uganda anti-gay law to anti-Semitism and apartheid. Uganda shrugs off aid cuts after outlawing homosexuality.
Nigerian authors condemn country's new anti-gay law.
EUROPE
Yanukovich in Russia, to hold press-conference in Rostov-on-Don Friday - source.
Crimean parliament sacks regional government, approves referendum.
Russian armed forces alert prompts Ukrainian mobilisation.
Ousted leader seeks Russian aid as tensions rise in Crimea.
Ukraine on alert after gunmen seize buildings. Armed men seize Crimea parliament and hoist Russian flag. Crimea is bastion of resistance to Ukraine's new rulers.
In Russian statement, Yanukovich says he is still president of Ukraine.
Ukraine tensions hit shares.
NATO commander plays down tension with Russia over Ukraine. NATO calls Crimea developments 'dangerous and irresponsible'. Hagel urges Russia to act cautiously on Ukraine.
US warns Russia on Ukraine, nudges Georgia to West.
Rome on the brink as Detroit-style bankruptcy meltdown looms.
Costa Concordia captain returns to destroyed cruise liner.
Germany's Angela Merkel urges 'strong' UK in EU.
AMERICAS
Venezuelan protesters take to streets on first day of long holiday weekend. Protests, barricades bring Venezuela's 'Cordial City' to a halt.
Venezuela protests to blame for 50 deaths, says Maduro.
Venezuelan intelligence agents arrested over murder of protesters.
Attorney General Eric H. Holder hospitalized, later discharged.
Russian military action in Ukraine would be 'grave mistake': U.S..
Most Americans disappointed in Obama's presidency, poll says.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoes 'anti-gay' bill.
Protests roil Peruvian tourist region of Cuzco.
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman's supporters march through Mexican city.
13 were exposed to radiation at New Mexico plant.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Bin Laden son-in-law faces trial in US on terror charges.
Former Gitmo inmates urge French judge to probe ‘systematic torture’.
Guantanamo’s Camp 7 ‘increasingly unsustainable,’ general tells Congress.
Exclusive: Mole who met Bin Laden killed by Al Qaeda in Bosnia.
Al-Qaeda: The third generation? (Commentary)
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Massive 20-fold increase in Trojans targeting mobile banking – Kaspersky.
U.S. Rrtail Chains see first profit decline since recession.
Is the smartphone era over? Analysts warn handset sales set to collapse.
Credit Suisse 'regrets' aiding tax evasion.
Dream of U.S. oil independence slams against shale costs.
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