Friday, March 28, 2014

World News Briefs -- March 28, 2014

Thousands of Russian troops are already based in Crimea which has been annexed by Moscow. BBC

Russian Troops Said To Be Hiding Positions, Creating Supply Lines Near Ukraine Border -- FOX News

The United Nations Security Council will meet Friday to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine as concerns mount over new details about Russia's military buildup on the Ukrainian border, including Moscow's reported efforts to camouflage troops and equipment.

The council is expected to meet privately Friday afternoon, a day after the U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution affirming Ukraine's territorial integrity and deeming the referendum that led to Russia's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula illegal.

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MIDDLE EAST

As Syria civil war enters fourth year, rebels are clearly losing.

UN warns of Syria spillover into Iraq.

Obama goes to Riyadh to reassure the Saudis on security. Obama, Saudi King to discuss regional issues.

Turkish PM divides nation and neighbourhoods ahead of local elections.

Recordings, posted online, rattle officials in Turkey.

Baghdad bombing in busy market leaves 4 dead.

Iran heads for 5th month of oil exports above sanctions limit.

UN brands polio outbreak in Syria and Iraq 'most challenging in history'.

ASIA

South Korea fires warning shots, seizes N. Korea fishing boat.

China angrily denounces Japan's Abe for Russia-Crimea analogy.

UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile launch.

Pyongyang slams South Korean President over nuclear remarks.

Indian Air Force cargo plane crashes, killing all 5 crew.

Kazakhstan suspends Russian missile tests.

Fiji sets 17 September general election date.

Sawan Masih: Pakistani Christian gets death penalty for blasphemy.

AFRICA

South Sudan troops in disputed Abyei threaten peace: Bashir aide.

Ebola cases confirmed in Guinean capital Conakry.

Egypt prosecutor orders third mass trial for 919 islamists.

Uganda Lake Albert boat disaster 'killed 251 refugees'.

South Africa platinum strike cripples mine companies.

Madagascar eyes economic recovery as donors resume support.

Oscar Pistorius trial postponed due to illness of assessor.

EUROPE

Deposed president urges vote on Ukrainian regions instead of election.

IMF offers Ukraine bailout as Yulia Tymoshenko enters presidential race.

Ukraine leader Turchynov warns of far-right threat.

City on the edge holds key to Ukraine future.

Hungary opposed to economic sanctions against Russia: PM.

Russian defence minister says Ukrainian troops left Crimea: report.

Greek unions to hold general strike on April 9.

Dutch police arrest Balkan war crimes suspect: prosecutors.

AMERICAS

Obama calls on Putin to move troops from Ukraine border.

Washington state mudslide death count expected to jump above 25.

Brazil's Rousseff loses support but on track to win re-election.

Rescue of Rio slums shaky on failed promise of basic services.

Drug cartel suspects killed in Mexico.

El Salvador opposition admits presidential vote defeat.

Venezuelan government takes on crossword writers in protest crackdown.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. House panel blasts intel agencies for failure to detect Boston terror plot.

Gruesome video of European jihadists in Syria shocks France.

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Leaders and their networks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wal-Mart sues Visa for fixing price of credit card fees.

Why economists say 2014 could prove breakout year.

Microsoft unveils iPad Office suite.

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