Four-Way Talks Call For End To Ukraine Violence -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The United States, Russia, Ukraine and the European Union called after crisis talks on Thursday for an immediate halt to violence in Ukraine, where Western powers believe Russia is fomenting a pro-Russian separatist movement.
President Barack Obama said the meeting in Geneva between Russia and western powers was promising but that the United States and its allies were prepared to impose more sanctions on Russia if the situation fails to improve.
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MIDDLE EAST
Jordanian jihadis returning from Syria war rattle U.S.-aligned kingdom.
Syria negotiator says Homs once again a 'theater of death'.
Exclusive: Syria submits more 'detailed' list of chemical weapons.
Syrian opposition fighters obtain U.S.-made TOW antitank missiles.
Gulf Arab states agree on measures to heal internal rift. Gulf states agree deal to end Qatar tensions.
Spate of Mideast virus infections raises concerns.
Iran cuts sensitive nuclear stockpile, key plant delayed: IAEA.
Iran's ballistic missiles off limits at nuclear talks, says official.
Middle East peace talks meeting postponed after killing.
Yemen's foreign minister says will push donors for promised billions in aid.
ASIA
Divers struggle in search for South Korean ferry survivors.
Confused, chaotic scene described on sinking ferry.
'Deeply ashamed' ferry Captain among first to abandon ship. South Korea ferry sinking: 'I am sorry,' captain says as 287 still missing. Death toll in South Korea ferry sinking rises to 9; 287 still missing.
S Korea ferry: Bad weather hampers search for survivors.
U.N. inquiry chief wants North Korea hauled before international court.
U.S. envoy Power urges Myanmar action to stop Rakhine violence.
Pakistani Taliban calls an end to ceasefire, but says talks with government to continue.
Taliban negotiator under house arrest in UAE, says Afghanistan.
Afghan election results sorted out behind closed doors.
India holds biggest day of voting. India passes halfway mark in election with Hindu nationalists gaining strength.
Search setback: Oil slick not linked to Flight 370.
Obama aims to reinvigorate Asia strategy.
AFRICA
Child soldiers battle in worsening South Sudan war.
South Sudan conflict: Attack on UN base 'kills dozens'.
No U.N. rights monitoring in U.S. draft on Western Sahara mission.
French troops free aid workers kidnapped in northern Mali.
Algerians cast votes in presidential poll. Voting begins in Algerian presidential election amid opposition boycott.
UN chief: 1 million South Sudanese may face famine.
Kenya - UNHCR disturbed by arrests and deportations of Somali refugees.
Death toll from Guinea Ebola outbreak rises to 122.
Forensic expert faulted at Pistorius trial.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: Deal to 'de-escalate' agreed in Geneva. Surprise deal reached on Ukraine crisis.
Kiev: Military operation in Ukraine southeast to go on despite Geneva agreement.
Base attack, referendum talk overshadow Russia, Ukraine talks.
3 protesters killed in attack on Ukrainian base. Deadly clashes at eastern Ukraine port base.
Ukraine says Putin destabilizing country, wants to wreck election.
Putin leaves force as option in Ukraine.
Russia's Putin acknowledges impact from sanctions.
Lavrov, Kerry meet ahead of Geneva talks on Ukraine.
EU agrees to Putin's call for gas security talks.
Putin seeks closer Russia-China ties without military alliance.
Putin says Russia has no interest in new 'Iron Curtain'.
Clashes at mass eviction in Rome as crisis bites.
AMERICAS
Obama shows skepticism on Russia in Ukraine.
The U.S. drought hitting 40 percent of the entire country, in 5 maps.
NY Times: US deportation of illegal immigrants declines.
Heroin a growing threat across USA, police say.
Argentina's fight with bondholders reaches US Supreme Court.
Brazil sends troops to Bahia state after police strike. Brazil police strike ends in Bahia amid troop deployment.
As fires die down, Chileans return to ravaged Valparaiso.
Venezuela protests: negotiators report progress in talks to end conflict.
Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Ex-Bin Laden ally turns key witness in U.S. terrorism cases.
9/11 relatives angry, suspicious over stalled Guantanamo hearings.
Most-wanted terrorists.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Weibo shares surge on US debut, despite low opening price.
Texas crude production hits highest level since 1980.
Morgan Stanley's profits jump but Goldman Sachs's fall.
Ford to offer 50th anniversary Mustang.
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