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• Armed men seize two airports in Ukraine's Crimea, Russia denies involvement
• Obama warns Russia of 'costs' for intervention in Ukraine
• Colombian rebels want U.S. to participate in peace talks
• France striving to stop Central African Republic split, Hollande says
• Tunisian Prime Minister replaces Islamist governors ahead of election
• Chilean indigenous leader jailed in high-profile murder case
• US seizes ancient Roman sarcophagus lid in NYC
• Top Asian News at 1:00 a.m. GMT
• Obama could pull Russia trip amid Ukraine tumult
• Obama warns Russia over military moves in Crimea
• Feds: Marathon suspect made detrimental remark
• Syrian activists urge release of delegate's brother
• Citigroup lowers 2013 profit on Mexico fraud
• Tommy Haas reaches Brazil Open semifinals
• Anti-government protests continue in Venezuela
• McIlroy soars, and Woods nearly misses the cut
• Actress linked to Hollande appears at movie awards
• Mourinho urges Hodgson to stick with Chelsea's old guard
• Obama warns Russia of 'costs' for intervention in Ukraine
• U.S. regulator seeks to block Alaskan mine to protect salmon
• Venezuela protesters march against security crackdown
• Text of Obama's comments on Ukraine
• West Indies defeats England in first ODI
• PARIS: Bad time-keeper Rihanna is early at Dior
• Ukraine's U.N. envoy: 'We are strong enough to defend ourselves'
• BP loses effort to see documents in claims probe
• Obama warns Russia of 'costs' in Ukraine
• Art stolen from Cuban museum, turns up in Miami
• Chile judge: 18 years for Mapuche in arson deaths
• Ukraine gets look at fugitive leader's documents
• Chile, US waive visas; unique in Latin America
• Cuaron's Oscar nod leaves Mexico soul searching
• Zakopalova reaches 2nd-straight WTA final
• Ukraine official: 8 Russian cargo planes in Crimea
• Art from Cuban national museum turns up in Miami
• Boston Marathon suspect made detrimental remark

Armed men seize two airports in Ukraine's Crimea, Russia denies involvement Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:06 PM PST By Alissa de Carbonnel and Alessandra Prentice SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (Reuters) - Armed men took control of two airports in the Crimea region on Friday in what Ukraine's government described as an invasion and occupation by Russian forces, stoking tension between Moscow and the West. More than 10 Russian military helicopters also flew into Ukrainian airspace over the region on Friday, Kiev's border guard service said, accusing Russian servicemen of blockading one of its units in the port city of Sevastopol, where part of Moscow's Black Sea fleet is based. Tensions have been rising on the Black Sea peninsula, the only Ukrainian region that has an ethnic Russian majority and the last major bastion of resistance to the overthrow of Moscow-backed Viktor Yanukovich as president almost a week ago. Moscow has promised to defend the interests of its citizens in Ukraine.

Obama warns Russia of 'costs' for intervention in Ukraine Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:32 PM PST By Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Russia on Friday that military intervention in Ukraine would lead to "costs," as tension with old foe President Vladimir Putin rose in a Cold War-style crisis. "We are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements taken by the Russian Federation inside of Ukraine," he told reporters. Obama and European leaders would consider skipping a G8 summit this summer in the Russian city of Sochi if Moscow intervenes militarily in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official said. The G8 includes the world's seven leading industrial nations and Russia.

Colombian rebels want U.S. to participate in peace talks Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:37 PM PST By Rosa Tania Valdés HAVANA (Reuters) - Colombia's FARC rebels asked for the United States to join its peace talks with the Colombian government, saying on Friday it would speed up the process because Washington was making all the important decisions anyway. The U.S. State Department said it disagreed with FARC's assessment and was unaware of any effort to join the talks. Colombia did not respond to the request, which it would likely reject on grounds of national sovereignty. "We are discussing a matter of interest for the United States," Ivan Marquez, head of the FARC's negotiating team in Havana, told reporters before entering the latest round of talks.

France striving to stop Central African Republic split, Hollande says Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:52 PM PST By Serge Leger Kokpakpa BANGUI (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande told the Central African Republic on Friday that his troops would work to stop the country splitting in two and endeavor to disarm rival fighters engaged in months of inter-religious killing. Arriving in the capital Bangui from Nigeria, where he attended unification celebrations, Hollande met the interim president, religious leaders and addressed French troops. "We need to stop score-settling, establish the authority of government, allow it to engage in dialogue and avoid any temptation to partition the east of the Central African Republic," Hollande told French soldiers in a helicopter hangar at the airport in Bangui.

Tunisian Prime Minister replaces Islamist governors ahead of election Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:41 PM PST Tunisia's prime minister replaced most state governors on Friday, bowing to a demand from secular parties to purge Islamists From key jobs before elections this year. After a political crisis brought on by the killing of two opposition leaders last year, the ruling Islamist party stepped down to allow a caretaker government to take over until elections later this year under a new constitution. The secular opposition accused the Ennahda Islamist party of placing party officials in senior state jobs just before it quit power, and had asked that the appointments be reviewed. "Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa decided to change 18 out of 24 governors to overhaul the administration," Interior Minister Lotfi Ben Jeddou said on the outcome of that review.

Chilean indigenous leader jailed in high-profile murder case Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:16 PM PST A court on Friday sentenced a Mapuche indigenous leader to 18 years in prison for his participation in the killing of a couple during an arson attack last year in a high-profile case that rekindled divisions over land rights in Chile. A Temuco criminal tribunal found Celestino Cordova, a 27-year-old traditional healer, guilty of taking part in the deadly attack on the elderly Luchsinger landowners on their estate in the southern Araucania region. Many Mapuche, famous for their fierce resistance to the Spanish conquest, say they were robbed by the Chilean government's often brutal colonization policy in the 19th century. That has bred deep-seated Mapuche resentment against the descendants of immigrants such as the Luchsingers, whose ancestors reportedly arrived in Southern Chile in 1883.

US seizes ancient Roman sarcophagus lid in NYC Posted: 28 Feb 2014 05:04 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. officials have seized an ancient Roman sarcophagus lid from a New York City storage facility on behalf of Italian officials who say it was looted from Italy decades ago.

Top Asian News at 1:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 28 Feb 2014 05:02 PM PST BANGKOK (AP) — The anti-government protesters who once threatened to shut down Thailand's capital said Friday they will significantly scale back their presence in the streets, in what could be a prelude to eased tensions. Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said in his nightly speech that the protesters would withdraw from several stages erected at key intersections around Bangkok. Starting Monday, they will consolidate at Lumpini Park, a central venue that has become a traditional protest site.

Obama could pull Russia trip amid Ukraine tumult Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:53 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said President Barack Obama may cancel plans to attend an international summit in Russia this year and could halt discussions on deepening trade ties with Moscow, raising specific possible consequences if Russia intervenes in Ukraine. Obama bluntly warned of unspecified "costs" for Russia.

Obama warns Russia over military moves in Crimea Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:50 PM PST SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Armed men described as Russian troops took control of key airports in Crimea on Friday and Russian transport planes flew into the strategic region, Ukrainian officials said, an ominous sign of the Kremlin's iron hand in Ukraine. President Barack Obama bluntly warned Moscow "there will be costs" if it intervenes militarily.

Feds: Marathon suspect made detrimental remark Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:43 PM PST BOSTON (AP) — An FBI agent overheard Boston Marathon suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev make a "statement to his detriment" when his sister visited him in prison, federal prosecutors said Friday.

Syrian activists urge release of delegate's brother Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:37 PM PST Syrian activists Friday called for the brother of an opposition delegate to the Geneva peace talks to be released after he was snatched from a Damascus suburb by Syrian security services. Mahmoud Sabra, the brother of Mohammed Sabra, was arrested on his way home in Jaramana on February 20 only days after the second round of peace talks aimed at bringing in a transitional government collapsed. "He was on his way back home from work, and he was abducted... from the streets," Mohammed Ghanem, senior political advisor for the Syrian American Council, told AFP. Witnesses got a message back to his family and to his brother who now lives in Turkey, and it is feared that Mahmoud Sabra is incarcerated in the notorious Far Falastin, or Palestine Branch, jail near the Syrian capital.

Citigroup lowers 2013 profit on Mexico fraud Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:36 PM PST Citigroup reduced its 2013 earnings by $235 million on Friday, saying it was a victim of fraud committed by a Mexican oil services company to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in short-term loans.

Tommy Haas reaches Brazil Open semifinals Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:23 PM PST SAO PAULO (AP) — Top-seeded Tommy Haas came back to defeat Horacio Zeballos of Argentina 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to advance to the Brazil Open semifinals on Friday.

Anti-government protests continue in Venezuela Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:11 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Scattered barricades blocked streets in some Caracas neighborhoods Friday even while life went on as usual in others as a political standoff persisted through the second day of national holidays.

McIlroy soars, and Woods nearly misses the cut Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:10 PM PST PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP) — Rory McIlroy bounced back from a rough start for a 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Honda Classic.

Actress linked to Hollande appears at movie awards Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:08 PM PST PARIS (AP) — The actress whose secret tryst with French President Francois Hollande led to his separation from his long-time girlfriend on Friday made her first public appearance since the scandal broke, atttending France's presitigious movie awards in which she was a nominee — but left empty-handed.

Mourinho urges Hodgson to stick with Chelsea's old guard Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:05 PM PST Jose Mourinho has urged England manager Roy Hodgson to stick with Chelsea veterans Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard for the World Cup in Brazil. Left-back Cole, 33, is in danger of becoming second-choice behind Leighton Baines and also under increasing pressure to even make the squad following Hodgson's decision to include the uncapped Luke Shaw, who has shone for Southampton this season. Lampard, 35, faces a battle for an England midfield berth, with Arsenal's Jack Wilshere and Steven Gerrard the likely starters and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson catching the eye with his performances in the Premier League this season.

Obama warns Russia of 'costs' for intervention in Ukraine Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:59 PM PST By Steve Holland and Mark Felsenthal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Russia on Friday that military intervention in Ukraine would lead to "costs," as tension with old foe President Vladimir Putin rose in a Cold War-style crisis. "We are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements taken by the Russian Federation inside of Ukraine," he told reporters. Obama and European leaders would consider skipping a G8 summit this summer in the Russian city of Sochi if Moscow intervenes militarily in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official said. "The United States will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for any military intervention in Ukraine," Obama said in the White House briefing room.

U.S. regulator seeks to block Alaskan mine to protect salmon Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:52 PM PST By Julie Gordon VANCOUVER (Reuters) - U.S. environmental regulators moved on Friday to block development of the Pebble mine in Alaska, which could be one of the largest copper projects in the world, citing potential "irreversible harm" to the state's salmon fishery. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it has initiated a rarely used process under the Clean Water Act to "identify appropriate options to protect" the Bristol Bay fishery from the impact of the proposed mine. The decision follows a report in January that found large-scale mining would pose serious risks to salmon and native cultures in the pristine corner of southwest Alaska. "Extensive scientific study has given us ample reason to believe that the Pebble mine would likely have significant and irreversible negative impacts on the Bristol Bay watershed and its abundant salmon fisheries," EPA administrator Gina McCarthy said in a statement.

Venezuela protesters march against security crackdown Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:52 PM PST Hundreds of Venezuelan protesters hit the streets of Caracas on Friday to denounce alleged abuses by security forces, as a soldier's death brought to 18 the number killed in three-week street battles. With no sign of a breakthrough in the political crisis gripping the oil-rich country, the United States urged President Nicolas Maduro to hold talks with protesters and end the bloody violence. "We need a dialogue within Venezuela, not arrests and violence in the streets." Kerry said the United States was working with Colombia and other countries to bolster mediation efforts.

Text of Obama's comments on Ukraine Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:43 PM PST Text of President Barack Obama's comments Friday on the political crisis in Ukraine:

West Indies defeats England in first ODI Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:31 PM PST NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — England opener Michael Lumb hit 106 on debut but the West Indies battled back from precarious situations with bat and ball to seal a 15-run win in the opening one-day cricket international here Friday at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

PARIS: Bad time-keeper Rihanna is early at Dior Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:25 PM PST PARIS (AP) — After turning up at Balmain's show after everyone had left, Barbadian superstar Rihanna arrived this time at Friday's Christian Dior show before hardly anyone had arrived.

Ukraine's U.N. envoy: 'We are strong enough to defend ourselves' Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:20 PM PST By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Ukraine's U.N. ambassador on Friday accused Russia of illegally sending military planes and attack helicopters across the border of the former Soviet republic and declared that his country was strong enough to defend itself. Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev was speaking to reporters after briefing the U.N. Security Council in a closed-door session on the escalating crisis in Ukraine. Armed men took control of two airports in Ukraine's autonomous Crimea region earlier on Friday in what the country's leadership described as an invasion and occupation by Russian forces. Russia denied involvement in the airport seizures.

BP loses effort to see documents in claims probe Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:15 PM PST NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP is not entitled to see confidential documents used by a court-appointed investigator who has alleged that some attorneys acted improperly in the claims process arising from the 2010 Gulf oil spill, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Obama warns Russia of 'costs' in Ukraine Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:13 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama expressed deep concern Friday over reported military activity inside Ukraine by Russia and bluntly warned "there will be costs" for any intervention.

Art stolen from Cuban museum, turns up in Miami Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:08 PM PST HAVANA (AP) — Dozens of works of art were secretly taken from a storage facility at Cuba's flagship National Museum of Fine Arts and some have surfaced across the Florida Straits in Miami, museum and gallery officials said Friday.

Chile judge: 18 years for Mapuche in arson deaths Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:02 PM PST SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A Mapuche indigenous leader was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday for the arson murders of an elderly couple who died defending their property from hooded trespassers.

Ukraine gets look at fugitive leader's documents Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:58 PM PST KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians are getting an unfiltered look at the opulent lifestyle and alleged machinations of fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych and his top officials from thousands of documents being posted online by journalists who say it's more important to record their country's history — and document possible crimes — than hold them back for their own scoops.

Chile, US waive visas; unique in Latin America Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:53 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Citizens of Chile will no longer need a visa to travel to the United States for business or pleasure. Chile is the only country in Latin America to enjoy this status, joining 37 other countries in the U.S. visa waiver program.

Cuaron's Oscar nod leaves Mexico soul searching Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:52 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Oscars could be Mexico's big night, with three Mexicans nominated for directing, cinematography and acting.

Zakopalova reaches 2nd-straight WTA final Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:52 PM PST FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic defeated top-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 to reach her second consecutive WTA final.

Ukraine official: 8 Russian cargo planes in Crimea Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:50 PM PST SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Armed men took control of key airports in Crimea on Friday and Russian transport planes flew into the strategic region, Ukrainian officials said, an ominous sign of the Kremlin's iron hand in Ukraine. President Barack Obama warned Moscow there will be costs if it intervenes militarily in Ukraine.

Art from Cuban national museum turns up in Miami Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:47 PM PST HAVANA (AP) — Dozens of works of art were secretly taken from a storage facility at Cuba's flagship National Museum of Fine Arts and some have surfaced across the Florida Straits in Miami, museum and gallery officials said Friday.

Boston Marathon suspect made detrimental remark Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:46 PM PST BOSTON (AP) — An FBI agent overheard Boston marathon suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev make a "statement to his detriment" when his sister visited him in prison, federal prosecutors said Friday.

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