Ukraine Crisis: EU, US Poised To Slap Tough Sanctions On Russia
The sanctions the EU is considering suggest the depth of alarm over Russia's actions regarding the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea. Western powers insist the referendum set there for Sunday is illegal.
With Russia apparently intent upon annexing the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, the United States and European Union are poised to adopt sanctions on Russian senior officials and business elites that just a few weeks ago would have been unthinkable.
The US had slapped Russia with sanctions before the deteriorating Ukraine crisis, most recently over human rights abuses related to the mysterious death of a Russian corruption whistle-blower.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hamas in worst cash crisis since seizing Gaza.
Attacks continue despite Gaza truce claims.
Hezbollah close to cutting off key route for Syrian rebels, refugees.
Syria chemical weapons 'could go in a month'.
Damascus ceasefires bring respite but no end to conflict.
Syrian rebels claim Alawites' kidnapping. Al Qaeda splinter group in Syria leaves two provinces - activists.
Syrian presidential election law excludes most opposition leaders.
Turkey protests: two more deaths feed growing discontent.
Turkish parliament to reconvene next Weds amid graft scandal.
ASIA
Lost Malaysia plane 'may have flown on for five hours'. Exclusive: Radar data suggests missing Malaysia plane deliberately flown way off course - sources.
U.S. prosecutors again indict Indian diplomat Khobragade.
ISAF chief: Taliban no longer 'existential threat' to Afghanistan.
USAID: Afghan qualifty of life improves amid U.S. intervention.
Nearly two dozen killed in attacks across Pakistan despite talks. Separate bombings in Pakistan kill 17.
Rebels, Islamists form dangerous alliance in Pakistan's unruly southwest.
China's Li Keqiang warns investors to prepare for wave of bankruptcies.
Five stabbed to death in latest Chinese knife attack.
From his Pakistan hideout, Uighur leader vows revenge on China.
Philippines rejects China's demand to remove ship.
Japan's Shinzo Abe says no review of sex slaves apology.
AFRICA
Egypt protests call for return of Morsi.
Algerian troops kill seven militants near Tunisian frontier.
Boko Haram causing regional crises, rights officials say.
Dozens of prisoners escape in Nigeria attack.
Nigeria Boko Haram: 'Hundreds' attack Maiduguri. Gunfire and blasts heard in Nigerian city.
Nigerian security forces committing rights abuses: U.N..
Herders kill 100+ in Nigerian conflict over land.
France says EU shirking duty to Central African Republic.
French air strikes kill wanted Islamist militant 'Red Beard' in Mali. Mali Islamist leader Red Beard 'killed in French strike'.
Ousting of Libyan PM Ali Zeidan brings threat of civil war.
Morocco says breaks up militant cell sending fighters abroad.
Sudan isolation mounts as Europe, Saudi banks stop dealings.
EUROPE
EU yet to agree on sanctions aimed at Russian officials.
Crimea's leader 'certain' referendum will result in union with Russia.
Russia is preparing to invade east Ukraine, Estonia says.
Ukrainian colonel threatens to fire on Russian forces in Crimea.
Ukraine worries intensify flight to safety.
Russia suspends some trade via Lithuanian port, PM says.
Sarkozy wins injunction forcing website to remove 'secret' recordings.
Romania bars Hungarian 'extremists' on eve of national day.
Malta to extradite Serb to face crimes against humanity charges.
Latvia minister faces sack in Nazi memorial row.
Policeman killed, three wounded in shooting near Bulgarian school.
AMERICAS
Uruguay not seen setting drug liberalisation trend: U.N. official.
U.S. regulator sues 16 banks for rigging key interest rate.
Huge price hikes for Brazil World Cup hotels.
Brazil's president faces revolt by coalition allies.
Venezuela inflation tops 57 pct amid opposition protests.
Venezuela warns airlines not to cut flights amid debt woes.
John Kerry says Venezuela 'terror campaign' must end. Venezuela's foreign minister calls Kerry 'murderer'.
Chile's Bachelet stands by reform despite slowdown.
Media baron joins Quebec's separatist cause.
General: US lacks resources to get drug traffickers; 80 percent of Colombian drugs get in.
N.Y. building collapse: Feds probe responsiveness of gas company.
Number of U.S. millionaires hits new high.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US responds to Guantánamo Bay and NSA criticisms made by UN committee.
Bin Laden relative admitted Al Qaeda link, FBI agent says.
Allies 'cranking up heat' on Haqqani militants, US commander says.
Saudis hardened by wars in Syria, Iraq join al Qaeda in Yemen.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
GM recall: Report 'links' faulty vehicles to 303 deaths.
CEOs of biggest Russian firms could be hit by sanctions: paper.
UBS traders tried to rig key Hong Kong interest rate.
Buffett: I'd be 'surprised' if stock prices drop 50%.
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