Ukraine Crisis: Viktor Yanukovych Decries Crimea 'Tragedy' -- BBC
Ukraine's deposed President Viktor Yanukovych says Russia's annexation of Crimea is "a tragedy" and he hopes it will become part of Ukraine again.
In an interview with the Associated Press and Russian channel NTV, he also said he gave no orders to open fire on protesters in the capital, Kiev.
Mr Yanukovych fled Kiev after protests in which more than 100 people died.
Meanwhile, a top Nato commander says Russian forces could seize swathes of Ukraine in three to five days.
Moscow is believed to have massed tens of thousands of troops on Ukraine's eastern border in recent days, causing alarm in Kiev and the West.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria accuses rebels of planning gas attack near Damascus.
US will not give Syrian opposition anti-aircraft missiles.
Talks in limbo after Palestinian UN move.
Middle East peace talks face new challenge after Abbas's defiant move.
Israel's foreign ministry ends strike that shut embassies and cast doubt on Papal visit.
Turkey court says Twitter ban violates rights.
US outrage at Iran's pick of 'hostage-taker' envoy.
Six soldiers, three militants killed in raid on Yemen army HQ. Militants attack army in southern Yemen, kill 4.
Iraqi army's battle for Anbar, where US troops once fought, drags on.
Cleric Omar Bakri 'on the run' in Lebanon.
Dempsey: U.S. and Israel agree on Iran threat.
ASIA
N. Korea leader warns of 'very grave' situation.
Blast hits Afghan Interior Ministry compound.
Washington, Beijing spar over Philippines’ court case against China.
Drone on island was flown by North Korea, South says.
Afghan H-bomb: Record opium harvest, billions burn in 'war on drugs'.
Malaysia Airlines mystery may never be solved, officials say.
Seven dead as war bomb explodes in Bangkok scrap yard.
Thai court takes on new case as PM Yingluck's legal woes mount.
Kazakhstan prime minister Akhmetov resigns.
Japanese mobsters launch their own website.
AFRICA
Ebola outbreak causing panic in West Africa.
Kenya unease over 'al-Shabab recruiter' killing.
Deadly explosions hit Cairo University. Egypt crisis: Police chief dies in Cairo bombings.
EU-Africa leaders discuss CAR crisis at summit. EU-Africa leaders to tackle Central African Republic. EU agrees to launch military operation in Central African Republic.
UN: Millions at risk of hunger in South Sudan. Top UN officials see severe hunger in South Sudan.
Nigeria: Cameroon seizes Nigeria-bound arms.
Two-month strike cripples South Africa platinum-belt economy.
Libyan bank staff start two-day strike after colleague shot dead at work.
‘Gleam of hope’ in strife-torn Somalia.
EUROPE
Yanukovich regrets 'mistakes' on Crimea.
Ukraine agrees to host NATO war games.
Ukraine moves to grant more power to regions.
Nato to keep expanding, suspends Russia ties.
Russia tells U.S. it is concerned by NATO suspending cooperation.
Moscow says NATO's freeze of cooperation reminiscent of cold war.
EU, US vow to help Ukraine on energy independence.
Europe risks losses of $215 billion by stopping Russian gas imports – report.
Hollande's ex-partner Royal joins France's new cabinet.
Kremlin confirms Putin's divorce final. Putin officially divorces his wife Lyudmila: Kremlin.
Pilots' strike grounds Lufthansa flights.
Davos 2014: Eurozone inflation 'way below target'.
AMERICAS
Mexico takes out drug lords but violence persists.
More Americans see middle class status slipping.
U.S. Supreme Court allows more private money in election campaigns.
Chile declares disaster in quake-hit regions.
Troops keep order in northern Chile after quake kills 6.
After Chile quake, thousands return home; damage believed limited.
Hawaii prepares for dangerous currents after tsunami advisory.
Obama approval rating at 42%; Americans can’t decide if he’s stronger than Putin.
Colombian military operations result in 6 rebels killed, 4 captured.
Brazilian military agreed to probe abuses committed under dictatorship, investigators say.
Washington state disaster site yields more dead.
California's $425M Powerball winner comes forward.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi sentences top al-Qaeda man to death.
FBI alert: Former Army recruit planning ‘Fort Hood-inspired jihad’.
Probe: CIA's harsh interrogation tactics more widespread than thought.
Counter-terrorism: European Islamic terrorists inspired by Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF boss Lagarde warns economy 'too weak for comfort'.
Stocks end higher for 4th-straight day; S&P closes at new high.
Amazon unveils $99 Fire TV for streaming video.
Chrysler to recall nearly 870,000 SUVs for brake problem.
GM boss Mary Barra 'deeply sorry' for ignition fault.
Google investors are about to get GOOG and GOOGL shares in stock split.
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