Daily International News - February 21, 2014

Daily International News February 21, 2014 From VOAnews.com

 

Ukraine Parliament Approves New Constitution Changing back to the 2004 constitution had been a key opposition demand; parliament also amended criminal code in a move that could pave the way for jailed opposition leader Tymoshenko's release More   Somali President Unharmed in Palace Attack, Killing 17 President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was not harmed in brazen assault that police say involved militants dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by presidential guards More   Across Egypt's Political Spectrum, Compromise Elusive Strong Egypt Party founder Aboul Moneim Aboul Fatouh finds that sense of all or nothing is at the heart of what is wrong with the country, three years after a popular uprising More   China Angry Over Obama-Dalai Lama Meeting Beijing warns there will be consequences for US if meeting is not canceled More   Koreans Get Reacquainted on Day 2 of Reunions 82 South Koreans and 180 North Koreans were to spend first part of Friday away from reporters' prying eyes after first meeting in over three years More   Thai Rice Farmers Give Government a Week to Make Payments Faced with threats from thousands of farmers arriving in Bangkok, PM Yingluck successfully negotiated their return home with promises to meet outstanding payments next week More   Mugabe Turns 90 Amid Health Concerns Officials say Africa's oldest head of state is undergoing eye cataract operation in Singapore but will return home for birthday festivities More   New Ugandan Agency Avoids Real Road Safety Challenges In an attempt to combat terrifying rate of traffic fatalities, government is setting up new agency to promote better roads, safer driving More   UNICEF Launches Record $2.2 Billion Emergency Appeal Organization says many are racing against time to avert severe acute malnutrition within 45 to 60 days More   Two Athletes Test Positive for Drugs at Sochi Games IOC officials say two athletes (German and Italian) have tested positive for banned substances More

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