Ukraine leaders warn of tough steps
Ukraine’s interim leaders warn “unpopular” steps are needed to save the economy, as parliament is set to vote on the new cabinet. BBC News – Europe
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Venezuela protests ‘have killed 50’
Venezuela’s President Maduro says more than 50 deaths can be blamed on two weeks of protests, as the opposition says it will boycott talks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US governor vetoes ‘anti-gay’ bill
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoes a bill that would have allowed business owners who cited their religious beliefs to turn away gay customers. BBC News – US & Canada
Egypt court sentences 26 to death
An Egyptian court sentences 26 people to death for founding a “terror group” with the aim of attacking ships using the Suez Canal. BBC News – Africa
Egypt minister to form new cabinet
Egypt’s president asks outgoing housing minister Ibrahim Mahlab to form a new government, after the surprise resignation of the interim cabinet. BBC News – Middle East
EU sees recovery ‘gaining ground’
The European Commission says economic recovery is “gaining ground” in the EU as it revises up its growth forecasts for 2014 and 2015. BBC News – Business