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Ukraine Forces Kill 3 Protesters Amid Growing Unrest in East

The firefight in the city of Mariupol underscored the worsening situation in eastern Ukraine a day after government forces were humiliated by militants.

Economy in Russia Worsens Even Before Sanctions Hit

While the annexation of Crimea has been celebrated, it has compounded a downturn that is taking a toll on ordinary Russians.

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia spoke during a televised question-and-answer show on Thursday.
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Putin Asserts Right to Use Force in Ukraine

President Vladimir V. Putin said he hoped invasion of what he called “new Russia” would not be necessary. He also said for the first time that Russian forces had been sent to Crimea.

Survivors of Korean Ferry Recall a Sharp Turn, Then Chaos

As families suffered an agonizing wait for information on missing loved ones, passengers who survived the sinking offered a vivid picture of how a trip to a resort turned to chaos.

Pensioners in Detroit Rejoice, Though Deal Is Not Yet Done

A day after Detroit scaled back the pension cuts it had proposed, the city fended off charges that it had caved in to retirees in ways that could come back to haunt it.

Court Deportations Drop 43% in Past Five Years

The statistics paint a different picture of President Obama’s policies than the one painted by many immigrant advocates.

When ‘Liking’ a Brand Online Voids the Right to Sue

A new General Mills policy prevents customers from taking legal action against the company if they download coupons, enter a contest or connect with it in other ways.

Clinton Struggles to Define a Legacy in Progress

Hillary Rodham Clinton may face a dilemma as she recounts her record before a possible White House bid: Much of her work as secretary of state either is unfinished or went awry.

Palmyra Journal
Syrian War Takes Toll at a Crossroad of Cultures

The fighting in Syria has damaged the ruins of Palmyra and other archaeological sites, and made it easier for thieves to smuggle hundreds of antiquities out of the country.

House and Yard? Young Adults Say No, Thanks

A report found that counties like Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk faced tough competition from New York City for young people, perhaps because of less diversity and a dearth of modest rentals.

Spying at the N.Y.P.D.

The commissioner of the New York Police Department did the right thing when he disbanded the unit that spied on law-abiding Muslim citizens.

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