Putin signals troop pull back and delay to eastern Ukraine vote
Putin says Russian troops have pulled back to training grounds and urges postponement of the May 11 referendum on autonomy in southeast Ukraine. NATO and the White House deny any evidence of a pullback, while insurgents in Donetsk show support for the vote despite Kyiv's opposition.
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German bequeaths vast Nazi era art hoard to Swiss museum
The Kunstmuseum Bern was named sole heir to German collector Cornelius Gurlitt, sparking debate over looted artworks and the legal fate of the bequest. The museum acknowledged the honor carries heavy legal and ethical questions while confirming no prior dealings with Gurlitt.
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