Rebels seize three bases in eastern Ukraine as Poroshenko seeks peace
Rebels captured three government bases near Luhansk and Sverdlovsk as Ukraine’s forces retreated after days of fighting. President-elect Poroshenko, in Warsaw, pledged amnesty and early regional elections while declining martial law. U.S. aid including body armor and night vision gear was announced.
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Saudi Arabia raises MERS infection and death toll
Saudi Arabia reports 688 confirmed MERS infections and 282 deaths after a review. The update follows the firing of deputy health minister Ziad Memish and shows over 100 previously unreported cases, while officials vow greater data transparency and ongoing decline in new cases.
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Obama frames Poland’s democracy as Ukraine beacon in Warsaw visit
President Obama lauded Poland’s 25 year democratic rise as a guide for Ukraine amid a Russia backed insurgency. He announced Ukrainian military aid, including body armour and night vision gear, and spoke to 6,000 in Warsaw before attending G7 talks in Brussels and visiting Belgium.
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