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Donetsk beset by fighting despite rebel request for a cease-fire
Fighting raged Sunday in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk despite a request from the pro-Russian rebels there for a cease-fire to prevent a ‘humanitarian catastrophe.’ …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine, Iraq sours economic mood in euro zone
Investors will gauge the strength of the euro zone’s economy this week as conflicts in Ukraine and Iraq darken the mood. …read more Source:...
Ukraine rebel leader asks for aid, cease-fire
Donetsk rebels say city is surrounded by govt forces, want cease-fire to avoid ‘catastrophe’ …read more Source:...
Obama, Merkel warn Russia against Ukraine intervention
President Obama and Germany’s Angela Merkel agree that any Russian intervention in Ukraine violates international law. …read more Source:...
Iranian Plane Crashes After Takeoff, Killing 39
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A regional passenger plane assembled in Iran crashed Sunday while taking off from the capital, killing 39 and injuring another nine onboard, according to a senior transportation official and state media. MoreRights Group Urges Iran to Release Detained American JournalistDespite a Crackdown, Iranian Fashion Keeps Pushing...
Fighting rages in rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine despite rebel request for a cease-fire
By Yuras Karmanau DONETSK, Ukraine — Fighting raged Sunday in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk despite a request from the pro-Russian rebels there for a cease-fire to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe.” One person was killed and 10 injured in shelling that started early Sunday morning and continued into the day, city...
Ukraine demands that rebels in Donetsk surrender
DONETSK, Ukraine — Fighting raged Sunday in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk despite a request from the pro-Russian rebels for a cease-fire to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe.” Ukrainian officials demanded that the insurgents surrender instead.One person was killed and 10 injured in shelling that started early Sunday...
Fighting rages in rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine
Rebel leader called for a ceasefire on Saturday …read more Source: The Globe and...
Iranian Plane Crashes After Takeoff, Killing At Least 39
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A regional passenger plane assembled in Iran crashed Sunday while taking off from the capital, killing 39 and injuring another nine onboard, according to a senior transportation official and state media. The IrAn-140 operated by domestic carrier Sepahan Air crashed in a residential area near Tehran’s Mehrabad...
Ukraine Tells Defiant Rebels To Surrender In East Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) – A Ukrainian military spokesman on Sunday dismissed a call for a ceasefire by a separatist leader, saying this could only take place once rebels had shown “white flags” and surrendered. Meanwhile the separatists stepped back from their earlier talk of a possible ceasefire and said the Ukrainian army had first to...
