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Kremlin Again Says Putin Has Ordered Troops From Ukraine -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The Kremlin announced on Monday President Vladimir Putin had ordered Russian forces near Ukraine back to their bases, but NATO and the United States said they saw no sign of a pullback and Moscow had failed to carry out such promises before.
Moscow has massed tens of thousands of troops near the border regions where pro-Russian separatists have declared independent states, and Kiev and its Western allies fear they could be used to invade in support of the rebels.
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MIDDLE EAST
Death toll in Syria’s war tops 160,000, activists say.
Report: Jordan redeploys military along border with Syria.
Iraq's Maliki 'set to win elections'. Iraq: PM's group is biggest election winner.
Iran is at breaking point under US sanctions – and its leaders feel the heat.
Iran determined to solve nuclear crisis via negotiations: IRNA.
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Turkey mine disaster: 18 people held on suspicion of negligence.
ASIA
Beijing evacuates its citizens from Vietnam after days of anti-China rioting. Chinese ships arrive in Vietnam to pick up workers.
Chinese military said to be massing near the Vietnam border.
Pakistani Taliban chief vows fight for Sharia.
India's Modi quick on Twitter diplomacy, slow to mention US.
Thai PM rules out resigning as protesters move to oust him.
S. Korea's president vows to disband coast guard after ferry disaster.
North Korea reports 'serious accident' after Pyongyang building collapses.
Pakistan drops ammunition case against FBI agent.
AFRICA
Militant group vows to fight Libyan general. Libyan militias led by former general attack parliament and declare it dissolved. Libya government condemns rogue general's attack on parliament.
Malian Prime Minister Calls Kidal killings declaration of war. U.S. warns of risk of renewed conflict after Mali clashes.
Nigeria suicide-car bombing kills five in northern city of Kano. Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Kano suicide attack.
Nigerian president faces increasing pressure over kidnapped schoolgirls.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir warns of 'famine'.
Guinea-Bissau awaits Presidential runoff results.
Al-Shabab still a threat to AMISOM countries.
EUROPE
Putin orders troops near Ukraine to return home.
Ukraine forces fight rebels as separatists prepare fall election. Ukraine's Government gains the advantage over the separatists.
Multinational efforts focus on recovering billions of Ukraine loot.
Insurgency takes economic, personal tolls in E. Ukraine.
Bosnia says 1 million affected by floods, destruction "terrifying".
Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic begins defense case at his UN genocide trial.
Swiss turn down world's highest minimum wage.
Voters back anti-bailout parties in Greece's local elections.
AMERICAS
Venezuela to bring complaint against US at UN.
Brazil holds final stadium tests for World Cup.
Colombia's Uribe tries to oust Santos with new presidential pick.
Overcrowded bus catches fire in Colombia, killing at least 32 children.
Brazilian prisoners release 122 hostages.
Open letter to Obama calls for new steps to promote change in Cuba.
Uruguay to sell marijuana tax-free to undercut drug traffickers.
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Yemeni military continues operations against Al-Qaeda.
Shabaab leader calls for mediation in Syria, says Zawahiri is 'our Sheikh and Emir'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Google reportedly acquiring live games video site Twitch for $1bn.
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