A fighter with the separatist self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic army looks at a destroyed Ukrainian army tank near the town of Debaltseve February 22, 2015. REUTERS/Baz Ratner
Reuters: Kiev says cannot withdraw heavy weapons as attacks persist
(Reuters) - Kiev accused pro-Russian rebels of opening fire with rockets and artillery at villages in southeastern Ukraine on Monday, all but burying a week-old European-brokered ceasefire deal.
The Ukrainian military said it could not pull weapons from the front as required under the tenuous truce, as long as its troops were still under attack.
MIDDLE EAST
New U.S. defense chief hints little change in Islamic State strategy.
U.S., allies stage 25 air strikes on Islamic State: joint task force.
Islamic State militants blow up the central library in the Iraqi city of Mosul.
ISIL accelerates murder of civilians in Iraq - UN report.
Syria rebels capture key towns in Aleppo province.
UN envoy heads to Syria in bid to contain fighting.
Historic US-Iran nuclear deal could be taking shape. Phased Iran-US nuclear deal taking shape. Six world powers, Iran may continue nuclear talks in coming weeks — EU. Kerry, Zarif join nuclear talks in Geneva. High-level U.S. and Iran nuclear talks resume.
Benjamin Netanyahu claim on Iran nuclear bomb was contradicted by Israel intelligence agency Mossad: report. Report: Mossad was less alarmed than Israel premier on Iran.
US court finds Palestinian authority liable in Intifada attacks on Israelis. Palestinian groups face $218m Israel attacks fine in US.
Jerusalem mayor overpowers attacker after man stabbed.
Turkey building new tomb of Suleyman Shah inside Syria.
ASIA
Tajikistan's Islamic party under 'total pressure' ahead of vote.
Afghan chief executive backs Taliban peace effort 'in coming days'. Afghanistan’s Abdullah: Taliban talks to start soon.
Tough choice for U.S. in Afghanistan's Kandahar province.
Death toll rises to at least 70 in Bangladesh ferry disaster.
Australian PM Abbott announces fresh security crackdown.
Japanese ceremony promotes Tokyo’s claim to islets, angering Seoul.
Hong Kong 'radicals' up ante in democracy push against China.
Pyongyang bans foreign runners from marathon.
Thailand jails two on royal insult charge over play.
Japan Crown Prince urges WW2 past not be forgotten as memories fade.
AFRICA
Somalia: Majority of capital residents feel safer than in 2013.
15,000 Egyptians flee Libya after warning.
Obama says Libya situation continues to pose threat to United States.
Girl suicide bomber kills 5 in northeastern Nigeria market.
Nigerian army retakes Baga town from Boko Haram.
Libyan government to exclude Turkish firms from contracts.
Islamic State militants claim attacks on Iranian ambassador's residence in Libya.
DRC opposition calls on President to avoid third term.
Former Maldives president dragged into court by police.
Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah sentenced to five years in jail.
Kenyan court strikes down media restrictions.
Liberia lifts Ebola curfew, opens borders.
EUROPE
Ukraine conflict: Russia's Vladimir Putin says war 'unlikely'.
Germany unsatisfied with implementation of Minsk agreements — government spokesman. Putin: France, Germany genuinely want to find compromise over E. Ukraine.
Reports of clashes between Kiev and DPR forces close to Mariupol.
Ukraine says it cannot start heavy weapons withdrawal.
Arms pullback begins in E. Ukraine as OSCE releases footage of devastated Debaltsevo.
Ukraine tightens currency controls as IMF deal gives little help.
Russia and US spar over global crises at UN meeting.
French aircraft carrier begins Iraq operations: French sources.
Italy and Vatican on guard after ISIL threat.
Greece bailout: Deadline looms for crucial reforms. Greece putting final touches on reforms to extend bailout. 'It's treason!' Greek anger at government u-turn.
Top British lawmakers deny wrongdoing over 'cash for access' report. Two British politicians suspended over ‘cash for access’ allegations.
France seizes passports of six 'Syria-bound' citizens.
AMERICAS
Dissidents say as many as 200 arrested in Cuba.
White House says Obama willing to negotiate details of force authorization request.
US Congress faces deadline on domestic security funding.
Colombian gang 'sold kidnap victims to ELN guerrilla'.
Venezuela's ruling Socialists target another opposition leader.
White House weighs options after Venezuelan Mayor's arrest.
Amid a slump, a crackdown for Venezuela.
Argentina in no rush to re-start debt restructuring talks.
Brazil's high budget deficit is not sustainable -Levy. Brazil Real falls to 10-year low as deeper contraction forecast.
One-third of America on the brink of financial disaster – survey.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. staged mock mall attacks to test readiness after Kenya siege, official says.
Malls in US, Canada on alert after terror threat.
Lost amid fiery rhetoric: progress toward closing Guantanamo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
The performance of many hedge funds just comes down to owning Apple.
Major Middle East shipping routes secure despite turmoil: U.S..
U.S. banks hoard $2 trillion of ultra-safe bonds.
Shipping firms, dockworkers end US ports dispute.
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