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Ukraine orders full military mobilisation over Russia moves
BBC NEWS
Ukraine has ordered a full military mobilisation in response to Russia's build-up of its forces in Crimea. Acting President Olexander Turchynov has ordered the closure of airspace to all non-civilian aircraft.
Philip Seymour Hoffman 'killed by toxic mix of drugs'
BBC NEWS
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died of an accidental overdose of a mixture of drugs including heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, and benzodiazepine, officials have said.
South Korea warns Japan over comfort women review
BBC NEWS
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has warned Japan it will only bring isolation on itself if it reviews a statement acknowledging its wartime use of sex slaves.
Pakistan polio team hit by deadly attack
BBC NEWS
A bomb attack on a polio vaccination team in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 11 people, officials say.
'Landmark' crackdown on fake shares fraudsters
BBC NEWS
Criminal gangs who trick people into investing in worthless shares have been targeted by police in the biggest ever international crackdown on the fraud.
World Bank postpones $90m Uganda loan over anti-gay law
BBC NEWS
The World Bank has postponed a $90m (£54m) loan to Uganda over its tough new anti-gay law that has drawn criticism from around the world.
Ukraine crisis: 'Russians occupy' Crimea airports
BBC NEWS
Ukraine's interior minister has accused Russian forces of occupying Sevastopol airport in the autonomous region of Crimea.
Costa Concordia's Captain Schettino returns to ship
BBC
The Italian captain of the Costa Concordia ship, Francesco Schettino, has returned to the wreck for the first time as part of his manslaughter trial.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoes 'anti-gay' bill
BBC
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed business owners who cited their religious beliefs to turn away gay customers.
Somalia's Mogadishu city hit by car bomb blast
BBC
A suicide car bomb has exploded in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 12 people and wounding eight others near the security service headquarters.
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