Ukraine: Emergency UN, Nato, EU Meetings After Russian Invasion Claim -- The Guardian
Nato says 1,000 Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as Kiev accuses Moscow of de facto invasion and opening second front
World powers have called a succession of emergency meetings to step up the international response to Russia after Kiev accused Moscow of a de facto invasion and of opening up a second front in the conflict in eastern Europe.
The UN security council was meeting in emergency session, and Nato and EU leaders will consider a response on Friday, amid signs that hundreds of Russian soldiers are actively involved in the insurrection against Kiev's rule.
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MIDDLE EAST
Marched to their deaths in the desert: Sickening ISIS slaughter continues as 250 soldiers captured at Syrian airbase are stripped then led to a mass summary execution.
Obama tamps down prospect of strikes in Syria.
Islamic State: Arab leaders reluctant to heed US call for 'allies against Isis'.
Yazidis still stranded on Mount Sinjar: 'We need weapons now more than food or water'.
UN soldiers seized by rebels in Golan Heights.
Yemen's President blames Iran for inciting conflict.
Turkey's Erdogan is inaugurated as president.
Arab East Jerusalem seethes with protests and raids.
Israel police find body of missing U.S. student.
Gaza begins to pick up pieces after 'worst war'.
ASIA
UN announces Afghan vote audit delay.
UN: Afghan election undecided until after NATO summit.
Taliban advance in Sangin is a perilous test for Afghan forces.
Pakistani leader Sharif nears pact with military.
Chinese interceptions of U.S. military planes could intensify due to submarine base.
Skirmishes put feeling of wartime on India-Pakistan border.
China, South Korea slam Japan for honoring war criminals.
MH370: Indian Ocean search for missing plane refined.
AFRICA
Africa's militants may be inspired by Islamic State, officials told.
Ebola spreads to Nigeria oil hub Port Harcourt.
Ebola cases in west Africa could rise to 20,000 says WHO.
Libya's government resigns to allow parliament to form new cabinet.
Somalia asks UN court to determine its maritime boundary with Kenya in Indian Ocean.
Northern Mali residents facing food crisis.
Egypt investigates Morsi over 'Qatar document leak'.
Zambia's President Michael Sata sacks Wynter Kabimba.
EUROPE
Crisis deepens as Ukraine says Russian troops back rebel advance. Russia forces cross border, surround strategic Ukrainian town.
'Russian troops deployed' in Ukraine - Petro Poroshenko.
Donetsk leader: We have been preparing counter-offensive for a long time.
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Russia close to 1 million.
Polish premier Tusk seriously considering top EU job.
Darling's debate disaster sees Scots Yes vote soaring: 'No' support cut to 53%.
16% of French citizens support ISIS, poll finds.
French leader calls Assad a 'jihadist ally'.
AMERICAS
Obama says does not yet have broad strategy for Islamic State.
US State Dept. not ready to call Russian military moves an ‘invasion’.
Obama says Russia responsible for Ukraine violence.
New Brazil poll shows Silva beating Rousseff in runoff.
Argentina strike causes disruption in Buenos Aires.
Cuban migrant boat turned away from Caymans despite rough seas.
Exclusive: U.S. may use secrets act to stop suit against Iran sanctions group.
Missouri police sued for $40 million over actions in Ferguson protests.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama meeting with advisers on Islamic State advances.
U.S. seeks coalition against Islamic State, but military partners no sure bet.
Terrorism experts see long, tough battle to contain Islamic State.
Federal judge’s ruling may force trove of Abu Ghraib photos to be released.
‘Significant increase’ in terror chatter as haunting anniversary of 9/11 nears.
Captives held by the Islamic State were waterboarded.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street loses ground on Ukraine worry.
Why $250M didn't protect JP Morgan from hackers.
South Korea's Samsung and LG unveil new smartwatches.
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