U.S. President Barack Obama (4th L from bottom) sits opposite European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (4th R from bottom) and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (3rd R from bottom) during the EU-US Summit in Brussels, March 26, 2014.
Obama In Brussels For Talks With EU, NATO -- Voice of America
U.S. President Barack Obama is in Brussels Wednesday for meetings with EU and NATO officials that are expected to further reinforce Western opposition to Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
In his NATO talks, President Obama will reassure allies of U.S. support and urge members to provide assistance to the Ukrainian government. He then travels from Belgium to Italy, where he will meet with Pope Francis.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels, army clash over coastal town amid rebel push in Latakia province.
U.S. says U.N. report lays blame on Syria government for hindered aid.
Arabs condemn Syrian government 'massacres', demand political solution.
Arab states pledge to work to end rifts.
Israeli navy sinks suspected Gaza smugglers’ boats.
Court in Turkey suspends ban on Twitter.
Police raid suspected militants in Istanbul, five wounded.
ASIA
Planes, ships chase new leads in search for Malaysian jet.
Pakistan team meets Taliban for talks in North Waziristan.
UN considers probe into Sri Lanka atrocities.
Japan Abe: Orders safety checks on airplanes, ships after North Korea missile - Jiji.
North Korea launches mid-range missiles.
North Korea: Men required to get Kim Jong-un haircuts.
Hong Kong's soaring bank exposure to China sparks credit concerns.
Spooked by defaults, China banks begin retreat from risk.
AFRICA
Egypt's Sisi to resign as minister, pave way for presidential bid: Al-Ahram.
Boko Haram video suggests greater destruction of Nigerian prison.
Islamic extremists intensify propaganda war against Nigerian military.
Central African Republic peacekeepers to treat anti-Balaka as 'enemies'. AU brands Central African Republic militia 'terrorists' after peacekeeper killed.
Tunisia sees elections in 2014, despite delays.
Kenya restricts Somali refugees to camps.
Nigeria braced for potential food crisis as forecasters predict short rainy season.
Fear, confusion grip Ebola-hit west Africa.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis to dominate Obama EU talks. Obama to highlight Putin threat to EU during keynote speech in Brussels.
Obama dismisses Russia as ‘regional power’ acting out of weakness.
Russia accuses Ukraine of barring pilots from leaving aircraft. Ukrainian authorities dismiss criticism over Russian flights.
Shooting of far-right leader threatens to raise tensions in Ukraine.
Economic cost of Crimea seizure mounts for Russia.
EU to press Obama at summit for aid in cutting Russian gas imports.
Insight: Hungary to ignore critics with landslide for Orban.
Spanish top court rules Catalonia referendum unconstitutional.
Pope accepts resignation of German 'bling bishop'.
AMERICAS
Washington mudslide's grim toll: 16 dead, perhaps 176 missing.
Secret Service agents on Obama detail sent home from Netherlands after night of drinking.
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro accuses three generals of plotting coup.
Pro-Chavista ‘paramilitary’ active in Venezuela, jailed opposition leader says.
Brazil to pass anti-spy bill in victory for net neutrality.
Ex-rebel says guerrilla commander ordered massacre.
Vast web hides Mexican drug profits in plain sight, U.S. authorities say.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Qaeda militants seek Syria base, U.S. officials say.
Gitmo shaken by TB scare over the summer, commander reveals.
Take your time, it’s only terrorism! FBI takes 3 weeks to put suspects on watch list.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook buys virtual reality headset start-up for $2bn.
Microsoft wins battle over ads attacking Google privacy standards.
Why hiding cash at home is a huge mistake.
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