Ukraine Crisis: 'Illegal' Crimean Referendum Condemned -- BBC
The EU and US have joined Ukraine's government in condemning as "illegal" a move by the Crimea region to set up a referendum to endorse joining Russia.
The EU, meeting in Brussels, threatened "serious consequences" if Russia did not act to de-escalate the crisis.
Crimean MPs earlier set a date of 16 March for a vote on the referendum.
Russian troops took de facto control of Crimea, whose population is mostly ethnic Russian, in the wake of the fall of Ukraine's pro-Moscow president.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria to miss deadline to destroy 12 chemical arms sites: OPCW sources.
Battle for Syrian rebel town erases Lebanon border.
UN accuses all armed groups in Syria of war crimes.
Amid carnage of war, Syria readies for Assad re-election.
Bombings, clashes in Iraq kill at least 42.
Iran denies medical care to political prisoners.
Israel fires on Hezbollah on Syrian border.
US: Iran must address nuclear arms suspicions. Iran emphasizes nuclear reconciliation, criticizes US military posture in Persian Gulf.
Iran to get second tranche of payment under nuclear deal: IRNA.
Top Turkish court backs ex-army chief's bid for release.
Qatar rift is pivotal test for disunited Gulf families.
ASIA
Chinese sue Japan companies, government over forced war labour.
Pakistan’s prime minister has breakfast with Taliban negotiators.
NATO airstrike kills 5 Afghan soldiers.
Afghan president's brother withdraws from election race.
China apprehending boats weekly in disputed South China Sea.
Seoul: China plane 'flew near North Korea missile path'.
Membership of Japan's yakuza crime gangs falls to all-time low.
Australia reports bigger-than-expected trade surplus.
IBM China workers strike over terms in $2.3 billion Lenovo deal.
F-1 will not return to India in 2015: Ecclestone.
AFRICA
U.N. says west of Central African Republic 'cleansed' of Muslims.
French, Mali troops kill 10 suspected Islamist militants. Up to 12 'terrorists' in Mali killed by French forces.
Congo warlord verdict a test for flagging international court.
Somalia's al-Shabab 'defeated' in Rabdhure town.
UN extends arms embargo on Somalia.
South Sudan soldiers die in 'pay battle' at army HQ.
Tunisia lifts state of emergency, three years after revolt.
Niger extradites Gaddafi's son Saadi to Libya.
US freezes $458m hidden by Nigerian ex-leader.
Nigeria court orders men whipped for gay sex.
South Africa graft watchdog to release Zuma report March 19.
Power cuts roll out in South African energy emergency.
EUROPE
Crimea moves to join Russia, US and EU sanction Moscow.
US fighter jets, warship arrive in Ukraine region.
London's lucrative Russia ties hang over sanctions debate.
US imposes visa restrictions on Russian officials as Obama signs sanctions order.
Lavrov, Kerry agree that Ukraine should uphold peace accord.
Crowds of volunteers sign up to defend Ukraine at Kiev recruitment offices.
EU freezes assets of ousted Ukrainian leader and 17 others.
Poland confirms U.S. sending F-16 jets for training drill.
Macedonia calls early parliamentary election for April 27.
Shell boss warns against Scottish independence.
Where West failed, people power spurs change in Bosnia.
Secret Sarkozy recordings spark uproar in French right party.
Germany offers fund to defuse Greek war reparation claims.
AMERICAS
Obama: West won’t let Kremlin carve up Ukraine. Obama imposes sanctions on some Russians over Ukraine.
CIA probing allegations it improperly monitored Senate committee: reports.
Cuba agrees to open talks with EU on new political accord.
Two dead in Venezuela opposition protest: official.
UN experts demand answers about Venezuela violence.
Venezuela breaks diplomatic relations with Panama, citing conspiracy. Panama says rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's 'offenses'.
Costa Rica candidate quits election bid, paves way for leftist.
El Chapo' denied petition against US extradition.
Dalai Lama opens US Senate session with prayer.
Snow, ice cover will boost Great Lakes levels.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Syria is top training ground for al Qaeda, Senate is told.
Trial of Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law begins.
Head of al Qaeda 'Victory Committee' in Syria.
Yemen drone strike kills al-Qaeda suspects.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen executes alleged U.S. informer: security.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US judge rules for Samsung in dispute with Apple.
US convicts men who sold DuPont secrets to China firm.
IMF says its 'negative image' steers countries away from borrowing.
Facebook tightens rules on gun posts.
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