Pro-Moscow Protesters Seize Arms, Declare Republic; Kiev Fears Invasion -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Pro-Moscow protesters in eastern Ukraine seized arms in one city and declared a separatist republic in another, in moves Kiev described on Monday as part of a Russian-orchestrated plan to justify an invasion to dismember the country.
Kiev said the overnight seizure of public buildings in three cities in eastern Ukraine's mainly Russian-speaking industrial heartland were a replay of events in Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula Moscow seized and annexed last month.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. senators press for hard line over reported Iran-Russia deal.
U.S. presses on with Middle East talks rescue attempt.
Israel, Palestinians seek another meeting Monday: U.S. official. Israelis, Palestinians call on U.S. to mediate new round of peace talks.
Surge of violence across Syria kills over two dozen. Blast kills at least 29 Syrian rebels in Homs: monitoring group.
Hezbollah leader says threat to Syria's Assad is over.
Deadly violence strikes Iraq ahead of polls.
Row in Lebanese Palestinian camp turns deadly.
Iran hopes drafting of nuclear deal can start soon.
Russia has no high expectations for upcoming Iran nuclear talks: report.
Israeli sites shuttered in advance of cyber attack.
Turkey vote results draw scrutiny.
ASIA
Tokyo orders military to shoot down missile launches by N. Korea.
South Korean President calls for tighter vigilance against North Korea.
Afghanistan election: Presidential poll ballots counted.
Leadership in Karzai’s shadow: Afghanistan’s next president to win vote, not total control.
Malaysia Flight 370: New signal sounds 'just like' one from a plane's beacon. Navy gear detects prolonged pings in search for missing plane.
Pakistani forces kill 30 separatists in Baluchistan: official.
Voting for first phase of India polls ends. India begins six-week general election. India begins world's largest election.
Sri Lanka refuses cooperation with UN-backed probe.
Japan, Australia clinch trade deal as U.S.-Tokyo talks heat up.
World Bank cuts China growth forecast.
Hagel arrives in China. US defence chief Hagel tours China's Liaoning aircraft carrier.
AFRICA
Sudan's Bashir unveils political reforms.
UNHCR 'concerned' over mass Kenya arrests.
Egyptian Arab and Nubian clashes leave dozens dead.
Egypt court upholds prison terms for protest leaders.
Islamists kill 17 in northeast Nigeria, attack mosque.
Libyan rebels, government agree to gradually reopen occupied oil ports. Libyan rebels agree to reopen two oil terminals after deal.
General strike in Libya's Benghazi over insecurity.
Rwanda marks 20 years since genocide. Rwanda bars France from genocide ceremony.
UN consultants killed in Somalia.
Oscar Pistorius opens defense with tearful apology to Steenkamp family.
EUROPE
Evidence pro-Russian demonstrators in eastern Ukraine being paid: White House. US: Russia may have instigated separatist protests in Ukraine.
Ukraine warns Russia in phone call: Don’t invade.
Russia tells Kiev not to use force in southeast Ukraine.
Ukraine says it retakes building seized by protesters.
Protests in eastern Ukraine aimed at bringing in Russian troops, warns PM. Ukraine says Russia fomenting eastern unrest. Russia is playing out 'Crimean scenario' in eastern Ukraine: acting president.
Ukraine activists declare Donetsk sovereignty. Pro-Russians say east Ukraine region independent.
Tens of thousands of Russian troops near Ukraine border: U.S. envoy.
After Crimea, West's spies, armies to raise Russia focus.
Putin tells security service to be on alert, warns on NGOs.
Liechtenstein bank chief shot dead.
Hungary re-elects PM, far-right opposition gains.
UK ex-minister urges amnesty in Northern Ireland conflict.
France seeks to reassure Germany on deficits, reform.
Spain busts group accused of plans to send arms machinery to Iran.
AMERICAS
‘U.S. Tax Freedom Day’ falls three days later this year.
Washington state mudslide death toll rises to 33.
14 die as criminals clash in Mexico border state.
Outcome far from certain on election day in Quebec. Canada: Quebec elections a gamble for separatist party.
Unchallenged candidate wins Costa Rican Presidency.
Venezuela lashes out at Spain after exports of riot gear halted.
Mexican vigilantes protest against plans to disarm them.
Havana reveals more US attempts to influence Cubans.
Tracing the U.S. heroin surge back south of the border as Mexican cannabis output falls.
U.S. Navy picks up 1-year-old who became sick at sea.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda flags raised in eastern Libya.
Pakistani Taliban launch website, which is promptly taken down.
Is Turkey next to face Al-Qaeda threat? (Commentary)
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street ends lower; S&P 500 in biggest three-day drop since January. S&P 500 erases 2014 gain as stocks close lower for third day.
All-time stock market high rattles investors.
Cement makers Holcim, Lafarge create Swiss merger.
Apple’s deep pockets: What $159 billion could do.
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