Ukraine president to scrap anti protest law
Ukraine's Viktor Yanukovych agreed to scrap the January 16 anti protest laws after a meeting with top opposition figures and Justice Minister Eleana Lukash. The concession follows days of clashes between protesters and police and precedes a possible special parliament session.
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Assad blocks progress in Syria peace talks in Geneva
The Geneva talks falter over a transitional government for Syria as the opposition demands Assad’s exit and the government resists stepping down. U N mediator Lakhdar Brahimi decries inflammatory remarks and ends a turbulent session with little to report.
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Peru Wins Larger Ocean Share From ICJ Ruling With Chile
The International Court of Justice redraws a maritime boundary giving Peru a bigger Pacific Ocean portion while preserving rich Chilean fishing grounds. Chilean leaders critique the decision as a loss. Peru’s Ollanta Humala welcomes the verdict as recognizing its claims. The ruling affects about 14,670 square miles and a $200 million annual catch, with street protests and police clashes in Arica and Santiago.
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Pacific Ocean
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International Court of Justice
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Arica
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