Ukraine Separatists Declare Independence -- Al Jazeera
Leaders of eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions declare independence after claiming victory in Sunday's self-rule vote.
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine have declared independence, undermining an upcoming May 25 presidential election, strengthening the Kremlin's hand and putting pressure on Kiev to hold talks with the self-proclaimed regional leaders.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N. Security Council could vote within days on Syria ICC referral.
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Jerusalem’s top Catholic asks Israel to crack down on holy site vandalism ahead of pope’s visit.
ASIA
Afghan fighting worsens as foreign troops withdraw: report.
Taliban launch summer offensive, attacking Kabul airport and U.S. military base. Rockets, gunfire herald start of Taliban's spring offensive in Afghanistan.
Afghan presidential candidate wins powerful backing for runoff.
India election: Polls close on final day of voting. Modi on course for election victory, India's exit polls show.
Maritime tensions dominate ASEAN meeting.
North Korea accuses South and US of making up spy drone report.
Thai protest leader to set up office in empty Government House.
Flight 370 search chief: Hunt for plane is the most difficult in history.
China tightens security in Beijing.
AFRICA
U.N. seeks surveillance drones for Mali, shelves plans for Ivory Coast.
Car bomb kills at least 12 people in Somalia: police.
Chad closes border with Central African Republic.
UN says Joseph Kony's whereabouts known.
S.Sudan ceasefire broken as rebels and army battle. South Sudan fighting resumes as ceasefire hopes dashed.
South Sudan food security crisis could spiral into famine, agencies warn.
South Sudan president says planned 2015 election to be delayed.
Nigeria government 'considering all options' after Boko Haram proposal.
Nigeria abducted girls: Boko Haram leader claims captives converted to Islam.
Nigeria sends army to find missing schoolgirls.
Boko Haram exploits Nigeria's slow military decline.
Eleven dead in Congo Republic after police, DRC group clash.
Egypt's El-Sissi promises progress in 2 years.
China to build new East Africa railway line.
EUROPE
Insurgents in eastern Ukraine declare independence.
Russia threatens to cut off Ukraine gas from June 3.
Ukrainian pro-Russian separatist mayor says region needs Russian troops.
Separatists claim victory in eastern Ukraine; Kremlin calls for talks with Kiev government.
Ukraine's Slaviansk under artillery fire after referendum. Village near Slavyansk attacked with artillery fire, casualties reported.
Ukraine 'round table' meeting to be held on Wednesday: German government.
EU set to expand sanctions on Russia. EU imposes sanctions on senior Russian officials.
Putin names general, new minister to insurgency-ridden Caucasus.
Leaders call for unity as independence debate divides Scotland.
Sharp rise in French Jews leaving for Israel.
Iceland postpones withdrawal of EU application.
Italy grapples with specter of corruption as EU vote nears.
Incumbent wins 1st round in Lithuania vote.
Greek Supreme Court clears neo-Nazi party for EU vote: laywer.
Spanish county council chief dies after being shot in Leon.
AMERICAS
U.S. confirms second case of MERS. Officials: 2nd US case of MERS reported.
Mexican troops 'kill Zetas cartel founder Mellado'.
Mexico begins swearing in former vigilantes for new Michoacan force.
Brazil deploys troops to secure borders for World Cup.
Scandals taint Colombian presidential race.
New York moves 9/11 attack victims' remains to Ground Zero.
FBI wants easier process to hack suspects’ computers.
Clippers owner Donald Sterling admits 'terrible mistake'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemen drone strike 'kills al-Qaeda militants' in east. Suspected US drone strike kills 6 militants in Yemen.
Report: Al Qaeda tries new encryption post-Snowden leaks.
Lawmakers want new 'high-value detainee complex' at Guantanamo.
Kuwait minister accused by U.S. of terrorism funding quits: report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global shares advance globally; oil rises on Ukraine worries. Dow, S&P 500 end at record highs; Internet names jump.
IMF chief draws cautious response from Arab countries in call to end subsidies.
Solar industry leads 14% rise in renewables jobs, global data shows.
Mozilla to test sponsored tabs on Firefox.
4 comments:
Are the East Ukrainians really sure? After all it was only 90%.
This just in from Nigeria Mr. WNU, this is very disturbing:
http://neveryetmelted.com/2014/05/11/procul-harum-blamed-for-kidnapping-schoolgirls/
Those progressive rock stars are always causing trouble.
"Those progressive rock stars are always causing trouble." Don't be so flippant, it's reported been reported that Strawberry Alarm Clock has been named a band of interest (which hasn't happened in 47yrs), before you know it chaos will break out with PBS specials.
If PBS is reporting on it .... it HAS TO BE NEWS!!!!
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