Daily International News May 02, 2014 From VOAnews.com |
 Rebels Shoot Down Ukraine Helicopters; 3 Killed in Odessa UN Security Council to meet on crisis after two pilots killed as Ukrainian forces launch military operation against pro-Russian separatists in east More  Obama, Merkel Warn Russia on Ukraine If Moscow continues fueling unrest in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin and others in his leadership circle will face increasingly broad sanctions More Forces participate in military drills, exercises to ease anxieties in region over developments in Crimea and eastern Ukraine More  Kerry Tries to Arrange Kiir-Machar Talks Secretary Kerry and President Kiir met for more than an hour Friday to plan for next week's projected peace talks in Ethiopia, which would include Riek Machar More  Authorities: 276 Kidnapped Girls Still Missing in Nigeria Borno state police, intelligence officials raise estimate of missing girls after complaints from parents that earlier numbers were too low More  Attacks in Egypt Raise Tensions Ahead of Election Violence was relatively minor compared to a suicide attack that tore through security headquarters in Tor, last October More  As Many as Two Thousand Missing After Afghanistan Landslide Work is underway to rescue people in Badakhshan province and at least 500 residents may be trapped More  Relatives of MH370 Victims Told to Leave Beijing Hotel Some family members said they would appeal to stay in hotel longer More  Will New Defense Pact Impact US Support for Philippines in Sea Disputes? Analysts say it is unclear how defense agreement signed between the US and Philippines might affect future confrontations between Manila and Beijing More  US Unemployment Hits 5 1/2 Year Low Labor Department reports lowest level in more than five years at 6.3 percent More |
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