Ukraine army on full combat alert
Kiev puts its army on full alert after Russia approves the deployment of troops in Ukraine, amid growing alarm from international leaders. BBC News – Europe
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‘Many dead’ in twin Nigeria blasts
Two explosions targeting a busy market area in northeast Nigeria are feared to have left as many as 10 dead, reports say. BBC News – Africa
US rights report focuses on Syria
A worldwide human rights report by the US singles out Syria’s civil war as a tragedy that “stands apart in its scope and human cost”. BBC News – Middle East
Energy firms told to hand back £400m
Energy regulator Ofgem has told the “big six” suppliers to hand back more than £400m of credit in customers’ closed accounts. BBC News – Business
Ukrainian ex-leader vows fightback
Ukraine’s ex-President Viktor Yanukovych pledges to “fight for my country” in his first public appearance since being ousted a week ago. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela protest ends in clashes
Security forces in Venezuela use tear gas to break up a student demonstration that ended in clashes in the capital, Caracas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean