Ukraine in offer to troubled east
Ukraine’s interim PM Yatsenyuk offers more powers to the turbulent east, where armed pro-Russian protesters are defying the government. BBC News – Europe
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Obama’s health secretary resigns
US Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius resigns following problems with the launch of President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law. BBC News – US & Canada
Pistorius on defensive over alarm
The prosecutor presses Oscar Pistorius at his murder trial to clarify evidence his home alarm was turned off the night he shot his girlfriend. BBC News – Africa
Ex-minister Lord Myners quits Co-op
Former City minister Lord Myners quits the board of the Co-operative Group following criticism of his plans to reform the troubled mutual. BBC News – Business
Car bombings ‘kill 25’ in Homs
Two car bombs kill at least 25 people in Homs, Syrian state media say, hours after government forces reportedly capture a key town. BBC News – Middle East
Ukraine ultimatum to east activists
Ukraine tells pro-Russia activists occupying buildings in eastern cities the situation will be resolved “by negotiations or force” within 48 hours. BBC News – Europe