Daily International News February 20, 2014 From VOAnews.com |
 Clashes Break Out in Kyiv Despite Truce Eyewitnesses put number of dead in Thursday violence at 22; AP reports up to 70 activists killed, 500 injured; EU to hold emergency meeting More  EU Prepares to Hit Ukraine with Sanctions, Arms Embargo Decision could be swayed by President Yanukovych's response to demand that he compromise with pro-EU opponents after days of fierce fighting on streets of Kyiv More  Venezuela Protests Escalate as Opposition Leader Held Security forces, demonstrators face off in streets blocked by burning barricades in several Venezuelan cities More  EU: Next Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Set to Begin March 17 Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif describes talks as positive, but says Iran would not allow nuclear solution to be imposed on it More  Kerry, Abbas Meet for Second Day in Peace Talk Push Official said US secretary of state and Palestinian president agreed it would be beneficial to continue discussions More  Al Jazeera Journalists Trial Adjourned in Egypt In first court appearance, defendants plead not guilty to charges that include helping terrorists, broadcasting false news More  Confidence in Thai Economy Slumps Amid Political Turmoil World Bank economists say easing of political tensions is needed for economy to reach a four-percent growth rate by year's end More  Australian Missionary's Wife Says N. Korea Detention is Not Political Karen Short announced Wednesday her husband was detained, possibly for possessing Korean-language religious material, while on tour in Pyongyang More  France Sweeps Event Medals for First Time at Winter Olympics French win represents sixth podium sweep at Sochi Games, adding to four by Dutch speedskating teams and one by the US men's slopestyle ski squad More  Dianne Reeves' 'Beautiful Life' Offers Musical Melting Pot New album, considered a comeback, skilfully blends modern jazz, soul, bossa nova and reggae More  New TV Campaign Aims to Save Vietnam's Wild Tigers Public service announcement discourages purchase of tiger bone paste, used to treat joint problems and believed to improve sexual performance More |
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