Russian rouble hits new all-time low
Russia’s rouble has fallen to a fresh all-time low against both the dollar and the euro after the political turmoil in Ukraine intensified. BBC News – Business
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Europe’s ‘biggest crisis of century’
The turmoil in Ukraine is the “biggest crisis” to face Europe in the 21st Century, British Foreign Secretary William Hague says. BBC News – UK
Russian troops ‘to stay in Ukraine’
Russia vows its troops will remain in Ukraine to protect Russian interests and citizens, despite Western demands for a withdrawal. BBC News – Europe
Clashes in fresh Venezuela protests
Demonstrators take to the streets of Caracas, ignoring President Maduro’s pleas for Venezuelans to stop protests during carnival. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US warns Israel over talks failure
President Barack Obama warns Israel of ‘international fallout’ if it does not endorse a US framework for a peace deal with the Palestinians, as Israel’s PM visits Washington. BBC News – Middle East
Slave and Gravity share Oscar spoils
12 Years a Slave wins three Oscars including best picture, while Gravity picks up seven including best director. BBC News – US & Canada