Ukraine Separatists Seize Second Provincial Capital, Fire On Police -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Hundreds of pro-Moscow separatists stormed government buildings in one of Ukraine's provincial capitals on Tuesday and fired on police holed up in a regional headquarters, a major escalation of their revolt despite new Western sanctions on Russia.
New U.S. and EU sanctions packages, announced with fanfare, were seen as so mild that Russian share prices rose in relief. A small number of names were added to existing blacklists, while threats to take more serious measures were put on hold.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria chemical weapons: the proof that Assad regime launching chlorine attacks on children.
Syria conflict: Dozens die in explosions in Homs. 12 killed, 50 injured in Damascus blast - state TV. Attacks hit 2 major Syrian cities, kill 54 people.
Chemical watchdog to investigate Syria chlorine gas claims.
Iraq elections go ahead amidst worst violence in six years.
Yemen calls for help to tackle multiple crises in Arab world's poorest country.
Israel, Palestinians at U.N. accuse each other of sabotaging peace.
US-set Middle East peace deadline expires. Israeli forces demolish West Bank mosque as peace talks deadline passes.
Iran's Rouhani defends nuclear deal talks.
Russia and Iran reported in talks on energy deal worth billions. Iran sanctions face challenge from possible Russia bargain.
Israel 'set settler record' amid peace talks.
Blast damages Gaza anti-siege boat.
Turkey to seek cleric Fethullah Gulen's extradition. Turkey's Erdogan calls on U.S. to extradite rival Gulen.
ASIA
Pakistan should investigate spy agency over journalist attacks: Amnesty.
Firm says finds plane debris in Bay of Bengal: CNN. Searchers dispute company's claim that it may have found aircraft wreckage.
Karzai: UK, US still run illegal detention centers.
North Korea conducts live-fire exercises amid escalating tensions.
North Korea sends South Korea on alert with live-fire border drills.
Ferry disaster: South Korea's president apologises for official failings.
Security Forces, civil administration destroy poppy crop in Pakistan.
Japan and China threaten Asian economic growth - IMF.
AFRICA
Germany summons Egyptian ambassador over mass death sentences. Egyptians reel from mass death sentence.
U.N. chief urges South Sudan's Kiir help end violence, anti-U.N. campaign.
Gunmen storm Libyan parliament, stop lawmakers' vote on next PM.
Libyan barracks in Benghazi hit by car bomb.
As Muslims flee Central African Republic fury, fears of radicalization.
Chibok abductions: Nigeria girls' taken abroad'.
Kerry: US 'closely' examining South Sudan sanctions.
U.N. renews Western Sahara mission, but without rights monitors.
EUROPE
US 'to react' if Russia crosses into Ukraine.
EU sanctions 15 politicians and military leaders over Ukraine. Ukraine crisis: EU names 15 individuals targeted by latest sanctions. Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russia activists take Luhansk offices.
Ukraine crisis: Russia condemns US 'Iron Curtain' sanctions. EU ‘should be ashamed’ after sanctions on Russia - Moscow.
Separatists storm east Ukraine government HQ. Self-Defense forces seize government building in Ukraine’s Luhansk.
Ukraine crisis: Russia alarmed over US-Nato military moves.
Putin hugs German ex-Chancellor Schroeder at party.
Ukraine billions sought by US and UK.
European banks face toughest stress tests yet.
Spanish jobless rate nears 26%.
UK economy grows by 0.8% in first quarter.
AMERICAS
NBA bans Los Angeles Clippers owner for life over racist comments.
U.S. homeownership rate falls to the lowest since 1995.
Obama admits uncertainty on Russian sanctions, but he is quick to defend foreign policy.
Severe weather threatens eastern US states.
Rio 2016: IOC vice-president says preparations are 'worst' ever.
Mayor of Mexico port city arrested over 'cartel links'.
Spotlight on Mexico state after violent eruption.
Venezuelan ex-intelligence chief Eliecer Otaiza killed.
Cuba gives state-run companies more autonomy.
'Rambo' gunman injures 6 at FedEx facility, kills self.
Vegas breaks record with 3.7M visitors in March.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Abu Hamza terror trial: British supergrass recieved hug from Osama bin Laden before 'shoe bomb' mission.
Disclosure of drone-strike victims dropped from Senate bill.
9/11 attacks helped shape new leader of Justice’s National Security Division.
Yemeni army mounts offensive against al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bakken oil fields mark billionth barrel of oil.
Gazprom warns sanctions could hit gas exports to Europe.
US court forces Microsoft to hand over personal data from Irish server.
Twitter awaits investors' verdict on faltering market performance.
The imaginary "Rubicon" has probably been crossed. We should expect at least medium size fighting all the way up to major regional war.
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