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Russian forces seize two Ukrainian bases in Crimea

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:56 PM PDT

Armed men, believed to be Russian servicemen, stand guard outside the naval headquarters in SevastopolBy Aleksandar Vasovic and Maria Kiselyova SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine/MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States warned Moscow it was on a "dark path" to isolation on Wednesday as Russian troops seized two Ukrainian naval bases, including a headquarters in the Crimean port of Sevastopol where they raised their flag. The dramatic seizure came as Russia and the West dug in for a long confrontation over Moscow's annexation of Crimea, with the United States and Europe groping for ways to increase pressure on a defiant Russian President Vladimir Putin. "As long as Russia continues on this dark path, they will face increasing political and economic isolation," said U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, referring to reports of armed attacks against Ukrainian military personnel in Crimea.


U.S. examines pilot simulator data as Malaysia plane search falters

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 02:45 PM PDT

A family member of a passenger onboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 screams in Kuala Lumpur International AirportBy Tim Hepher, A. Ananthalakshmi and Mark Hosenball KUALA LUMPUR/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI is helping Malaysian authorities to analyze data from a flight simulator belonging to the captain of a missing Malaysian airliner, a U.S. official said on Wednesday as investigators grasped for clues 12 days after the plane vanished. Malaysia's police chief, Khalid Abu Bakar, said an examination of the simulator, taken from the home of pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah, 53, showed its data log had been cleared on February 3, more than a month before the airliner, carrying 239 people, disappeared on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.


Iran, six powers lock horns over nuclear reactor that could yield plutonium

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 10:37 AM PDT

European Union foreign policy chief Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif smile at start of a conference in ViennaBy Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and world powers locked horns on Wednesday over the future of a planned Iranian nuclear reactor that could yield plutonium for bombs as the United States warned "hard work" will be needed to overcome differences when the sides reconvene in April. The meeting in Vienna was the second in a series that the six nations - the United States, China, Russia, Germany, France, Britain - hope will produce a verifiable settlement on the scope of Iran's nuclear program, ensuring it is oriented to peaceful ends only, and put to rest the risk of a new Middle East war. This week the two sides endeavored to iron out their positions on two of the thorniest issues: the level of uranium enrichment conducted in Iran, and its Arak heavy-water reactor that the West sees as a possible source of plutonium for bombs. However, Tehran's foreign minister voiced optimism that their July 20 deadline for a final agreement was within reach.


Turkish president contradicts Erdogan, dismissing foreign plot

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 01:26 PM PDT

Turkish President Abdullah Gul addresses the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New YorkBy Humeyra Pamuk ANKARA (Reuters) - President Abdullah Gul has dismissed suggestions that outside forces are conspiring against Turkey, openly contradicting Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's assertions that a corruption scandal shaking the country is part of a foreign-backed plot. The graft inquiry swirling around Erdogan's government has grown into the biggest challenge of his 11-year-rule. "I don't accept allegations about foreign powers and I don't find them right ... I don't believe in these conspiracy theories as if there are some people trying to destroy Turkey," the Hurriyet newspaper quoted Gul as telling reporters during a visit to Denmark. "Of course Turkey has its long-standing opponents in the world.


Two army officers, teenager killed in violence in Egypt

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 01:19 PM PDT

Riot police attempt to break open the entrance of the al-Azhar University Campus during clashes in CairoBy Michael Georgy and Yasmine Saleh CAIRO (Reuters) - Ten people were killed in violence across Egypt on Wednesday, months ahead of a presidential vote meant to put Egypt back on a democratic path after last July's army takeover. In Qalubiya province, north of Cairo, two soldiers were killed in a shootout with Islamist militants, the Interior Ministry said, adding that six militants were killed and eight arrested in a raid on a weapons storage facility. A 13-year-old boy was shot dead in southern Egypt and one man was killed in Cairo, both in clashes between police and supporters of deposed elected President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood, the health ministry said.


Convicted Berlusconi relinquishes "Knight of Labour" title

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 12:24 PM PDT

Leader of Forza Italia party Berlusconi talks to reporters at the end of the consultations with Italian Prime Minister-designate Renzi at the Parliament in RomeItaly's four-time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday relinquished the honorary "Knight of Labour" title that gave him his nickname of "il Cavaliere" in 1977 as he prepares to serve a one-year sentence for tax fraud. The 77-year-old media magnate "auto-suspended" himself from the Federation of Knights of Labour in a letter before a planned meeting of the directorate, the federation said. Since entering politics in 1994, Berlusconi was frequently referred to as simply "il Cavaliere" both in the media and by fellow politicians. On Tuesday, Italy's highest appeals court confirmed a two-year ban from public office for the center-right leader over a conviction for tax fraud in August in which he was handed a four-year prison sentence, commuted to one year.


White House launches climate data website, more initiatives to come

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 05:11 PM PDT

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In an effort to help Americans prepare for the effects of global warming, the White House on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative to make climate data widely available to citizens, companies and local governments. The move is part of President Barack Obama's Climate Action Plan, a broad strategy to meet U.S. commitments to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide that are blamed for heating the earth. Part of tackling climate change involves adapting to it, and the administration launched a website, climate.data.gov, to help people do that by gaining access to collated data from different government agencies. "These data will be crucial to helping communities plan for floods and other climate impacts," John Podesta, a senior adviser to the president, told reporters in a briefing.

7 leading theories on disappearance of Flight 370

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 05:07 PM PDT

An office building is illuminated with LED lights displaying "Pray for MH370" next to Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Countless theories have surfaced about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly two weeks ago. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)NEW YORK (AP) — Countless theories have surfaced about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly two weeks ago.


Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 05:02 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The FBI joined forces with Malaysian authorities in analyzing deleted data on a flight simulator belonging to the pilot of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, while distraught relatives of the passengers unleashed their anger Wednesday — wailing in frustration at 12 days of uncertainty. The anguish of relatives of the 239 people on Flight 370 boiled over at a briefing near Kuala Lumpur's airport. Two Chinese women who shouted at Malaysian authorities and unfurled a banner accusing officials of "hiding the truth" were removed from the room. In a heart-wrenching scene, one woman screamed in sorrow as she was dragged away.

United beats Olympiakos, through in Champs League

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:59 PM PDT

Manchester United's Robin van Persie, right, celebrates scoring their third goal, and his hat-trick against Olympiakos, with team-mate Wayne Rooney, left, during the UEFA Champions League, Round of 16, second leg match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday March 19, 2014. (AP Photo / Peter Byrne, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVESMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Robin van Persie ushered Manchester United into the Champions League quarterfinals — and potentially saved his manager's job — with a hat trick in a 3-0 victory over Olympiakos that completed one of the competition's greatest comebacks on Wednesday.


Mayor: city worker killed in Venezuela

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:58 PM PDT

A woman prays with a bible in her hand, in front of Bolivarian National Guard officers during an anti-government protest in Plaza Altamira, Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Protesters blocked the streets only when traffic lights turned red under the watchful gaze of the National Guard. Security forces have taken control of the plaza that has been at the heart of anti-government protests that have shaken Venezuela for a month. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — National Guardsmen firing plastic shotgun pellets and tear gas wounded at least 16 people in a western Venezuelan city on Wednesday as they cleared barricades that had been up for weeks, local officials said.


Ukraine bows to Crimea seizure, plans for pullout

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:58 PM PDT

Ukrainian servicemen pile up their things after leaving the Ukrainian navy headquarters stormed by Crimean pro-Russian self-defense forces in Sevastopol, Crimea, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Crimea's self-defense forces on Wednesday stormed the Ukrainian navy headquarters in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, taking possession without resistance a day after Russia signed a treaty with local authorities to annex the region. (AP Photo/Andrew Lubimov)SEVASTOPOL, Crimea (AP) — Surrendering to Russia's inexorable seizure of Crimea, Ukraine announced plans Wednesday for mass troop withdrawals from the strategic peninsula as Moscow-loyal forces seized control of Kiev's naval headquarters here and detained its commander.


S.Africa's largest union marches for youth jobs

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:51 PM PDT

Striking members of NUMSA demonstrate for better wages in Johannesburg on March 19, 2014South Africa's 340,000-strong NUMSA union marched Wednesday to protest a new labour law it says will increase unemployment and poverty, amid a tense stand-off with the ruling ANC weeks before polls. Thousands of people striked and marched across the country in support of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, the largest worker organisation in the country, to demand more policies to fight poverty. NUMSA, which largely represents workers in the auto and metal sectors, is at odds with the African National Congress government over how to tackle youth joblessness. It takes exception especially to a law signed in December that provides tax incentives for companies to employ more young people, which the union says will discriminate against older workers.


US, Russia exchange threats at tense UN meeting

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:47 PM PDT

U.N. Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin arrives early and is seated alone as he waits for the start of a U.N. Security Council meeting on the crisis in the Ukraine, Wednesday March 19, 2014, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia and the United States exchanged threats Wednesday at a tense U.N. Security Council meeting over the Ukraine crisis, with the Russian envoy saying the U.S. ambassador's "insults" are jeopardizing Moscow's willingness to cooperate with Washington on other diplomatic matters.


UN chief concerned at China activist's death

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:35 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has joined the United States, the European Union and human rights groups in expressing concern over last week's death of a detained Chinese human rights activist in a Beijing hospital.

Kerry angered by Israeli minister's sharp criticism

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:31 PM PDT

US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during a town hall meeting with university students at the State Department in Washington, DC on March 18, 2014In a rare move, Secretary of State John Kerry protested Wednesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about strong criticism of US foreign policy by his outspoken defense minister. In a telephone call, Kerry told Netanyahu the comments made by Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon were inconsistent with strong ties between Israel and the United States, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. "Clearly his comments were not constructive," Psaki told reporters, after Yaalon accused the US administration of showing weakness around the world, particularly on its policy with Iran and Ukraine. "Secretary Kerry spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu this morning and protested to him his concerns about these comments," she said, adding that the United States has an "unshakeable commitment" to Israel's security.


Brazil says floods driving thousands from homes

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:30 PM PDT

A woman wades through a flooded street after heavy rain in southern Sao Paulo, Brazil, on January 24, 2014Brasília (AFP) - More than a month of flooding in northern Brazil has swollen rivers and driven thousands of people from their homes, authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rain in regions bordering Bolivia forced 22,000 households to leave their homes, including 3,000 families in the state of Rondonia after a tributary of the Amazon River burst its banks. Now it has risen above 19 meters," Colonel Denargli da Costa Farias of the Rondonia fire department told AFP. Predicting that the river would continue to rise through the end of the month, Da Costa Farias said the swift evacuation of residents in the worst-affected areas had ensured there were no fatalities.


100-plus people found in US home; smuggling theory

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:23 PM PDT

HOUSTON (AP) — A house overflowing with more than 100 people presumed to be in the U.S. illegally was uncovered just outside Houston on Wednesday, a police spokesman said.

U.S. defense chief praises Ukraine's restraint in Crimea crisis

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:07 PM PDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel praised the restraint of Ukraine's armed forces in the face of Moscow's takeover of the Crimean Peninsula during a phone call on Wednesday with his Ukrainian counterpart, the Pentagon said. "(Hagel) stressed ... the United States stands by the people of Ukraine, condemns the use of force by the Russian Federation and continues to call for the removal of Russian forces," spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby said in a statement. There was no mention of any Ukrainian requests for assistance in the brief statement about Hagel's conversation with Ukraine's acting defense minister, Ihor Tenyukh. Ukraine has asked for lethal and non-lethal military support from the United States, which has so far only approved military rations.

FIBA denies Ukraine to give up 2015 Euro basket

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:06 PM PDT

A Ukrainian officer checks documents at the border crossing of Uspenka on the Ukrainian-Russian border, eastern Ukraine, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Ukraine's leadership simmered with a mix of hopelessness and anger at losing Crimea, tempering an influx of eager young men signing up as reservists with the growing certainty that no savior would deliver them from the Russian takeover. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)MUNICH (AP) — The European basketball federation denied reports on Wednesday that Ukraine has pulled out of hosting next year's continental championship amid political and economic turmoil.


Dutch politician Wilders leads anti-Moroccan chant

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 04:02 PM PDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 file photo, Dutch populist politician Geert Wilders presents a study, during a press conference in The Hague, Netherlands. The Dutch right-wing populist politician Geert Wilders has led his supporters in an anti-Moroccan chant. At a party meeting Wednesday evening, March 19, 2014 in The Hague, where his Freedom Party is set to win the most votes in municipal elections, Wilders asked supporters whether they wanted AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Dutch right-wing populist politician Geert Wilders has led his supporters in an anti-Moroccan chant.


Dortmund loses 2-1 to Zenit, still advances

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:55 PM PDT

Zenit's Jose Salomon Rondon, right, scores his side's 2nd goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Zenit in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. At left is Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund is in the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the second consecutive season — although it looks far less intimidating than the team that reached the final last year.


German zoo's polar bear twins make public debut

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:48 PM PDT

Two 14-week old polar bear twins explore their enclosure at the Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. The cubs who were born on Dec. 9, 2013 were presented to the public for the first time. (AP Photo/dpa, Sven Hoppe)BERLIN (AP) — The Munich zoo's 14-week-old polar bear twins don't yet have names, but they're already stars.


Barbados signs deal to build waste-to-energy plant

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:39 PM PDT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A Guernsey-based company has signed an agreement with Barbados to build and operate a proposed waste-to-energy plant that could eventually provide as much as 25 percent of the Caribbean island's power.

UN chief heads to Moscow, Kiev; seeks resolution

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:30 PM PDT

U.N. Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin arrives early and is seated alone as he waits for the start of a U.N. Security Council meeting on the crisis in the Ukraine, Wednesday March 19, 2014, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon left Wednesday on a trip to Russia and Ukraine to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders, intensifying efforts to seek a diplomatic way out of the crisis over the Crimean Peninsula.


MH370 relatives rage as Malaysia probes 'deleted' data

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:29 PM PDT

Students write messages for the passengers of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, on March 19, 2014Angry Chinese relatives tried to gatecrash Malaysia's tightly controlled daily media briefing on the missing plane Wednesday in chaotic scenes underlining the frustrations surrounding the 12-day search. Shouting and crying, a handful of relatives of passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines flight 370 unfurled a protest banner reading "Give us back our families". Shortly afterwards, Malaysia staged a shorter-than-usual press conference during which officials indicated the investigation was zooming in closer on the pilot. Authorities said investigators had discovered that data had been deleted from the home flight simulator of Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah about one month before the plane vanished early on March 8.


Aussie Ebden to be Murray's first post-Lendl foe

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:15 PM PDT

Matthew Ebden of Austalia during a tennis match, in Acapulco, Mexico on February 24, 2014Australian Matthew Ebden will be the first opponent for defending ATP Miami Masters champion Andy Murray after the Scotsman revealed his shock split with coach Ivan Lendl on Wednesday. Ebden, ranked 67th, booked his Friday match against the reigning Wimbledon champion by defeating Poland's Lukasz Kubot 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 as men began play Wednesday at the ATP and WTA hardcourt event.


Rescue lenders: Greece 'beginning to stabilize'

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:14 PM PDT

A protesting cleaning staff fired by the Finance Ministry chant slogans through a loudspeaker during a rally in Athens, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Greek civil servants, including hospital and teaching staff, have started a two-day strike against austerity measures imposed under the debt-mired country's international bailout commitment.(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's rescue creditors say the country's economy is 'beginning to stabilize,' a day after reaching a key agreement to resume bailout loan payments.


Russia warns could change stance at Iran talks over Crimea

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:12 PM PDT

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov at the United Nations offices in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 15, 2013Russia threatened late Wednesday that it could alter its position at Iranian nuclear talks in response to pressure from the European Union and United States over its seizure of Crimea. "We would not like to use these talks as an element of a stakes-raising game taking into account the moods in various European capitals, in Brussels and Washington," deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov told the Interfax news agency. Ryabkov was speaking in Vienna after the latest round of Iranian talks involving Russia. Those at the talks included the EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, who said he saw "signs" a long-term nuclear deal could be reached.


5 things to know about 6th round of Super Rugby

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:11 PM PDT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Five things to know about the sixth round of Super Rugby:

Obama unleashing power of data on climate change

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:09 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration hopes to fight global warming with the geeky power of numbers, maps and even gaming-type simulations.

AP source: Army team to begin Libyan training prep

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 03:06 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A small team of soldiers will go into Libya in the coming weeks to begin preparations for a larger U.S. mission to train Libyan troops in Bulgaria, a senior Army official said Wednesday.

AP Exclusive: Jailed militant key to Mideast talks

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 02:56 PM PDT

FILE - In this file photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, senior Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti appears at Jerusalem's court. According to several top officials, the Palestinians are seeking the freedom of Barghouti, who is serving multiple life sentences for his alleged role in killings of Israelis, as part of any plan to extend negotiations with Israel beyond a deadline in April, 2014. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A prominent Palestinian uprising leader imprisoned by Israel could soon emerge as the key to keeping fragile U.S.-led peace efforts alive.


US Army will exercise in Ukraine this summer

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 02:56 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says it will participate as planned in a multinational military exercise this summer in Ukraine.

Charges reduced, Ecuadorean hopes to stay in US

Posted: 19 Mar 2014 02:55 PM PDT

HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) — An Ecuadorean immigrant facing possible deportation said Wednesday he hopes to be allowed to stay in the United States after a court removed a felony conviction stemming from a clash with a now-disgraced police officer.

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