Russia Holds War Games Near Ukraine; Merkel Warns Of Catastrophe -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Russia launched new military exercises near its border with Ukraine on Thursday, showing no sign of backing down on plans to annex its neighbor's Crimea region despite a stronger than expected drive for sanctions from the EU and United States.
In an unusually robust and emotional speech, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned of "catastrophe" unless Russia changes course, while in Ukraine a man died in fighting between rival protesters in a mainly Russian-speaking city.
In Berlin, Merkel removed any suspicion that she might try to avoid a confrontation with Russian President Vladimir Putin,
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MIDDLE EAST
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Mediator Brahimi says Syria election now won't aid peace talks.
Iraq’s Sunni tribal leaders say fight for Fallujah is part of a revolution.
Turkey mass protests: 'Two dead' after teenager's funeral.
EU visit to Tehran elicits accusation of political meddling.
Palestinian leader lashes out at rival, political tensions flare.
ASIA
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Malaysia plane: China debris images 'released by mistake'.
Report: Missing plane flew four hours after disappearing.
Canada pulls out of Kabul as NATO winds down Afghan operations.
Li: China, US should focus on common interests.
China premier warns on economic slowdown as data fans stimulus talk.
North Korea disowns Libya oil tanker. North Korea denies role in tanker loaded with crude at rebel-held Libya port.
AFRICA
Nigeria attack: Scores killed in Katsina state.
Sudan rebel leaders sentenced to death.
UN: 100,000 have fled Darfur fighting in 6 weeks.
Somalia, peacekeepers launch offensive against militants: U.N.
Zimbabwe opposition leader tries to allay split fears.
Panel opens probe into South Sudan atrocities.
South Sudan judge orders detainees to return from Kenya.
Egyptian soldier shot dead in Cairo bus attack. Masked gunmen attack army bus in Cairo.
Egypt ex-PM: presidential poll will be fixed.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: Russia tells UN it 'does not want war'.
Russia facing UN showdown over Crimea.
At least 1 killed, 10 seriously injured in east Ukraine clashes - reports.
Putin wants war, says Ukrainian prime minister.
Putin chairs Russian security session on Ukraine.
Confidence, trepidation ahead of Crimea referendum.
EU moves toward sanctions on Russians; Obama meets Ukraine PM.
Russia threatens symmetrical sanctions against West.
Merkel: Russia risks 'massive' damage in Ukraine crisis.
Factbox: Western sanctions against Russia.
Putin’s rating at 3-year high on Ukraine crisis, Sochi triumph.
Ukrainian oligarch Firtash, wanted by United States, arrested in Vienna.
French government on defensive over Sarkozy phone taps.
Pope Francis marks first year in office.
AMERICAS
Venezuela says death toll from protests rises to 28.
Data shows millions of Americans falling out of the workforce.
US bill on Ukraine aid, sanctions advances.
Salvadorean ex-rebel Sanchez Ceren wins vote - officials. Former guerrilla leads in final El Salvador Presidential vote recount.
Death toll rises to 7 in East Harlem explosion, Mayor de Blasio thanks first responders.
US judge dismisses indictment against Indian diplomat in visa case.
US Attorney General supports plan to reduce drug sentences.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Military repatriates Algerian detainee from Guantánamo Bay.
Islamist recruiter who inspired Hamburg cell tied to 9/11 attacks gains freedom in Syria.
UN: Drone use down in Pakistan, up in Afghanistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Mark Zuckerberg 'confused and frustrated' by US spying.
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Amazon Prime fee jumps to $99 a year.
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