Ukraine Separatists Reject Diplomatic Deal To Disarm -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Armed pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine said on Friday they were not bound by an international deal ordering them to disarm and would not move out of public buildings they have seized until the Kiev government stepped down.
The agreement, brokered by the United States, Russia, Ukraine and the European Union in Geneva on Thursday, seemed to be the best hope of defusing a stand-off in Ukraine that has dragged East-West relations to their lowest level since the Cold War.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria army advances in besieged Hom.
Miserable Syrians in Jordan say they'd rather go home.
With Easter approaching, Christians targeted in Syria.
Iran says will firmly deter any attacks as military displays might.
US freeing Iran funds as Tehran cuts uranium stockpile.
Turkish president rules out role swap with Erdogan.
Saudi Arabia to begin building world’s tallest skyscraper.
Thousands join good Friday procession in Jerusalem.
ASIA
Police: Arrest warrant issued for captain, 2 crew members of sunken S. Korea ferry. South Korea ferry disaster: Deputy headmaster in charge of 236 missing students commits suicide.
Drone risks damage at record depth in search for Malaysian plane.
More than 150 million vote so far on biggest polling day in Indian elections.
Detention of Taliban commander by UAE disrupts Afghan peace talks.
Afghan candidates say they'll offer Karzai an advisory role.
Japan to arm remote western island, risking more China tension.
Russian military planes spotted again, Japan scrambles fighters.
Out of control: Fukushima manager admits to ‘embarrassing failure’.
Nearly 20 percent of Chinese farmland contaminated. Report: One fifth of China's soil contaminated.
Avalanche kills 12 in single deadliest accident on Mount Everest.
US: China's currency 'significantly undervalued'.
AFRICA
South Sudan deploys army to guard U.N. base after attack kills dozens.
Nigerian military retracts claim that nearly all abducted students were released. Forest searched for abducted Nigerian girls.
Besieged Muslims face murder, starvation in Central African Republic town.
Mali opposition: Tuareg impasse makes north unsafe.
In Libya, politicians live in fear of powerful militias.
Ebola outbreak death toll rises to 135.
Algeria's ailing president wins fourth term.
Report: Africa's economic prosperity at risk from instability.
Egypt's population boom threatens cultural treasures.
EUROPE
Ukraine protesters: Russian foreign minister 'did not sign anything for us'.
Ukraine leaders propose constitutional change. Ukraine crisis: Kiev reaches out to eastern rebels. Ukraine government pledges Russian language rights.
Russia criticizes Washington's assessment of accord on Ukraine.
Russian EU envoy says Kiev misinterpreted Geneva agreement.
Ukraine restricting Russian males from entering country.
Poles most worried about their independence in at least 23 years: poll.
Southern Europe’s economies are in worse shape than tumbling bond yields suggest.
Catherine Deneuve and Sophie Marceau in war of words over President Francois Hollande's affair with Julie Gayet.
AMERICAS
Magnitude-7.2 earthquake shakes Mexican capital. Panic as earthquake hits Mexico City.
Venezuela divided as Maduro completes first year in office.
Disapproval of Brazil's president grows ahead of election.
Deforestation of Central America rises as Mexico's war on drugs moves south.
Boston prepares for huge wave of marathon visitors.
How safe Is California? Earthquakes in Mexico and Chile raise questions about preparedness.
World leaders pay tribute to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Military judge orders CIA to turn over details on 'black site' prisons.
Al-Qaida splinter group lashes out over Syria.
'Angry and fiery’ Hamza preached jihad, court is told.
Bangkok terrorism arrests could mark latest setback for Hizballah and Iran.
ECONOMICS/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. warns money managers of more Russia sanctions.
Japan says trade talks with U.S. to resume on Monday, gaps remain.
Giorgio Armani settles £222m tax dispute with Italy.
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