Ukraine Separatists Claim Victory In Defiant Election
Separatists in eastern Ukraine held their own elections on Sunday. The government in Kiev calls it "an illegal farce," saying pro-Moscow militants control the process.
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Ukraine Says It Can't Withdraw Weapons, Citing Attacks During Truce
Noting deadly attacks by Russian-backed separatists who have renewed a push near the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine says it can't withdraw heavy weapons from the front lines.
Bomb Blast Kills 2 At Pro-Kiev Rally In Eastern Ukraine
The explosion, at the demonstration marking the one-year anniversary of the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych, occurred in the eastern city of Kharkiv.
Britain's Cameron Calls On Schools To Help Stop Extremist Recruitment
The prime minister's remarks follow the disappearance this week of three British girls who are believed to have flown to Turkey with the intent of joining the self-declared Islamic State.
Pussy Riot Releases Its First Song In English
The Russian band Pussy Riot is well known for protesting the Russian government. Now the group has released its first song in English. NPR's Scott Simon talks to band member Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Eurozone Ministers To Give Greece Four-Month Credit Extension
Eurozone finance ministers agreed to give Greece a four-month extension of credit today as long as the Greek government sticks to reforms and keeps its finances in check.
State Department Spokeswoman's Promotion Means End To 'Psaking' In Russia
State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki has just been promoted to White House Communications Director, a job with a lower public profile. It's going to be a loss for the Kremlin's idea of TV comedy.
Ukraine: Moscow Was Behind 2014 Deaths Of Protesters In Kiev
President Viktor Poroshenko, speaking on the one-year anniversary of a bloody day of protests leading up to his predecessor's ouster, accuses the Kremlin of organizing snipers who killed dozens.
U.K. Police Look For 3 Missing School Girls Suspected Of Heading To Syria
The teenagers left home on Tuesday and took a flight to Turkey. Authorities suspect they are headed to Syria, lured by Islamic State militants.
A Sophisticated Version Of Guess The Grape — But Is It A Sport?
For a half-century, Oxford and Cambridge have competed against each other in blind wine tasting. The big match is this week.