West Threatens New Russia Sanctions As Kiev Warns Of 'World War Three' -- The Telegraph
Leaders call on Russia to stop its 'intimidation' of Ukraine as Putin's troops edge closer to the border
Western powers led by US President Barack Obama have warning that Russia faces fresh sanctions over Ukraine, as Kiev accused Moscow of seeking to trigger a “third world war”.
The threat came amid heightened tensions on the ground as the Ukrainian military launched a new offensive to besiege the rebel-held city of Slavyansk and insurgents blew up an army helicopter with a rocket-propelled grenade.
At the entrance to Slavyansk, seven members of an observer misson from the Vienna-based Organissation for Security and Cooperation in Europe were detained and taken to the rebel-held security services building, sparking immediate international condemnation.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria: UN chief calls for action to get aid to 3.5m people cut off by war.
Agonised Syrian father cradles his dead child as Assad's jets 'kill 27 and injure scores more' with early morning bombardment of market in rebel-held town near Aleppo.
CIA acts in Syria, slipping weapons to rebels in secret. CIA is quietly ramping up aid to Syrian rebels, sources say.
Russia says Syria not using chemical arms, claims 'fabricated'.
28 killed in attack on Shi'ite political rally in Iraq.
'Pause' perhaps needed in Israeli-Palestinian talks: Obama.
Netanyahu says Abbas must abandon unity deal with Hamas. Israel suspends peace talks with Palestinians after Fatah-Hamas deal.
Divided Israelis and Palestinians share skepticism over peace talks.
Iran petrol prices surge after subsidies cut.
UN calls on Qatar to end exploitation and trafficking of domestic workers.
ASIA
Over 100 dead, thousands left homeless by Afghan floods.
As war winds down, Afghan Taliban targets foreign civilian workers.
US and South Korea postpone transfer of wartime control to Seoul.
Obama pledges firm response to N Korea. South Korea, U.S. pledge firm response to North Korea.
North Korea: fears of food shortages outside Pyongyang as distribution fails.
Indian soldiers die in election ambush by suspected Maoist rebels.
Deadly mosque bombing in Pakistan city.
Search for MH370 may take years, warns US official.
South Korea admits ferry disaster dead bodies given to wrong families.
Everest avalanche: Climbers descend amid uncertainty.
Wartime claim paid, China releases a Japanese vessel.
AFRICA
Exclusive: U.N. Security Council set to lift Ivory Coast diamond ban - diplomats.
Central African Republic's Seleka rebels call for secession amid sectarian war.
Angry Muslims in Central African Republic call for partition.
Many dead in DR Congo stampede.
Senegal tense as nation awaits ex-president's return.
Chibok abductions: Nigeria vows to find schoolgirls.
Censors delay Nigeria release of Biafran war film.
Woman killed in clash between Egypt's Brotherhood, security forces: sources.
South Sudan frees leaders accused of plotting coup.
ANC's glory fades as South Africa's 'born free' generation votes.
EUROPE
Ukraine official says he fears Russian invasion.
Russian fighter jets breached Ukrainian airspace a handful of times in the past 24 hours, U.S. says.
Mediators held in Ukraine as U.S. readies new Russia sanctions.
Ukraine crisis: West wants to 'seize control' - Russia. Russia says Kiev will face justice for 'bloody crime' in Ukraine.
Kiev: Moscow wants to start third world war.
Kerry draws red line on Ukraine, says 'world' will make Russia pay for transgressions.
Obama, European leaders to discuss new sanctions against Russia. U.S. readies more sanctions on Russia.
Russia's credit rating downgraded by S&P.
Italy rescues 1,800 more migrants from boats in rough seas.
Party vote to decide fate of Slovenian government.
Germany downplays prospects that Merkel's Washington trip will resolve tensions over NSA.
Guerrilla group says it carried out Greek central bank bombing.
AMERICAS
U.S. military suicides fall among active duty, rise in reserves.
Colombia's controversial coca spraying could be the next drug war casualty.
Bolivia sacks hundreds of military after protest. Bolivia's military leaders dismiss hundreds of soldiers for 'sedition'.
Venezuela's economic crisis catches up with malls.
Panama Presidential candidates battle for top spot in final polls.
Rio police in fresh clashes with residents after burial of dancer.
Mexican vigilantes search caves for cartel leader.
Mexico Senate: Civilian courts for soldiers.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Qaeda chief urges kidnappings of Americans: SITE.
U.S. panel urges Guantanamo inmate be transferred to Yemen.
Ten British women - including two teens - are fighting jihad in Syria after joining a group so violent even al-Qaeda has disowned them.
Did Yemen, U.S. kill al Qaeda's chief bomb maker?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Russia's response to sanctions could mean trouble for MasterCard and Visa.
Stocks: Dow closes down 140 on Ukraine tension.
Agreement reached on deep sea mining.
Microsoft earnings buoyed by new CEO's cloud vision.
Oil declines after rising on Ukraine crisis.
Rich nations' greenhouse gas emissions fall in 2012, led by U.S..
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