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Russia 'destabilising' Ukraine - US
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:04:04 GMT
The US accuses Russia of "deception and destabilisation" in eastern Ukraine, warning of further sanctions unless Moscow defuses the crisis.
Climbers descend Everest amid row
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:09:55 GMT
Climbers are descending from Everest base camp, amid considerable uncertainty over this year's climbing season after a deadly accident killed 16 sherpa guides.
Agreement reached on deep sea mining
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:11:07 GMT
Plans for the world's first mine in the deep ocean move significantly closer to reality after a Canadian firm strikes a deal with Papua New Guinea.
Ferry relatives confront officials
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:57:04 GMT
Frustrated relatives of scores of passengers still missing from the South Korean ferry disaster angrily confront senior government officials.
Arrest after Bali plane hijack alert
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:48:27 GMT
A passenger is detained at Bali airport after apparently attempting to enter an aircraft's cockpit while drunk, sparking a hijack alert.
Search for Malaysia plane to widen
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:56:32 GMT
The underwater search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane could expand if the first Bluefin-21 search yields nothing, Australian officials say.
Nigeria vows to find abducted girls
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:16:26 GMT
After a crisis meeting, Nigeria's government vows to do all it can to rescue some 190 girls abducted from their school last week.
Obama in Seoul pledge on N Korea
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:23:48 GMT
America stands "shoulder to shoulder" with South Korea over North Korea, says Barack Obama as he continues his Asia tour.
Iranians see petrol prices surge
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 03:53:55 GMT
Iran cuts state subsidies on petrol, sending prices up by as much as 75%, as the government tries to boost an economy battered by sanctions.
RBS plan for 200% bonuses blocked
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:29:25 GMT
Royal Bank of Scotland abandons attempts to pay bonuses twice the size of salaries after being told the move would not be approved by a Treasury body.

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