Cease-fire talks overshadowed by Eastern Ukraine fighting
Across eastern Ukraine heavy shelling persisted as the Minsk talks produced a cease-fire draft. Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 23 wounded, while twelve separatists died and 40 were wounded. Debaltseve and Shirokino were largely destroyed as Donetsk endured a deadly bombardment. Poroshenko discussed the crisis with Obama Hollande and Merkel, and all parties pledged to uphold the truce amid ongoing clashes.
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Eduard Basurin
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Poroshenko
U.S
Barack Obama
Francois Hollande
Angela Merkel
Vladimir Putin
Deadly shootings in Copenhagen raise terror fears
Two people died and five police officers were wounded in Copenhagen in two shootings within hours. A cultural center panel on free expression and a later attack outside a synagogue prompted search for two perpetrators. Swedish artist Lars Vilks was involved as a speaker. the gunmen fled in separate escapes.
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Millions seek health coverage exemption to dodge tax penalty
In Texas and other non expansion states many uninsured adults fall in a coverage gap. They may qualify for a penalty exemption if they cannot afford marketplace plans or Medicaid. IRS has issued a form for low income earners to claim the exemption as part of the health care rollout.
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New England hit by fourth snowstorm in a month
Blizzard warnings span coastal Connecticut to Maine with 8 to 14 inches in southern New England and up to 2 feet in Maine. A bitter cold follow, with minus 10 predicted in places. Officials warn of power outages and dangerous road conditions as 400 flights at Boston Logan are canceled. Weather officials urge residents to stay home.
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