Stand-off in Kiev as talks awaited
Craig TaylorUkrainian protesters remain in a tense stand-off following clashes with police, as opposition leaders agree to meet the government for talks. BBC News – Europe
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Defiant Ukraine protesters to rally
Ukraine’s pro-EU demonstrators are preparing for a large rally in Kiev – in defiance of recently adopted laws aimed at curbing public protests. BBC News – Europe
Ex-Pope defrocked nearly 400 priests
Nearly 400 priests were defrocked in only two years by the former Pope, Benedict XVI, over claims of sexual child abuse, the Vatican confirms. BBC News – Europe
UN hears Vatican on child abuse
Vatican officials are expected to face tough questions over the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy as they attend a UN panel in Geneva. BBC News – Europe
Hollande ducks first lady question
French President Francois Hollande refuses to answer questions over his alleged affair with an actress, speaking only about “difficult moments”. BBC News – Europe
French first lady in Paris hospital
French First Lady Valerie Trierweiler is admitted to hospital after media reports of an alleged affair involving her partner, Francois Hollande. BBC News – Europe