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Ukraine
Putin Sends Mixed Signals on Crimea - VOA
Putin Defends Ukraine Stance, Cites Lawlessness - WP
Putin, Flashing Disdain, Defends Action in Crimea - NYT
Some Russian Claims on Ukraine Veer From Reality - WP
Crimea’s Pro-Russian Leader Says Region Is Secure - NYT
Ukraine Says Communications Hit, MPs Phones Blocked - VOA
Ukraine Soldiers Engage in Test of Wills with Russians - WP
Ukrainians Soldiers Caught in the Middle in Crimea - AP
Russia Says Cannot Order Crimean 'Self-Defense' Forces Back to Base - Reuters
No Bloodshed in a Standoff at an Airfield in Ukraine - NYT
Russians Seize Ukrainian Missile Defense Units in Crimea - Reuters
Cyberattacks Rise as Crisis Spills to Internet - NYT
Russian Professor Compares Russia's Actions to Nazi Annexation of Austria - VOA
Ukraine's Former PM Tymoshenko Frustrated by Russian Aggression - UPI
Congressional, European Allies Resist US Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine - TWB
Punish Russia? Why Some Pentagon Officials Prefer Restraint. - CSM
Obama Dismisses Russian Rationale for Ukraine Actions - WP
Kerry Condemns Russian 'Aggression' in Ukraine - VOA
US Condemns Russian 'Aggression' - BBC
US Prepared to Place Unilateral Sanctions on Russia - WP
Kerry Takes Offer of $1 Billion in Aid to Ukraine - NYT
US-Russian War of Words Continues Over Ukraine - LAT
US DOD Puts Military-to-Military Activities With Russia on Hold - AFPS
Don't be Provoked, UK Tells Ukraine - BBC
NATO Issues Warning Over Ukraine Ahead of Talks With Russian Officials - S&S
Europe Divided Over Russia as NATO Meets on Ukraine - WP
NATO, Russia to Meet on Ukraine Crisis - VOA
US-Russia Talks Over Ukraine Crisis - BBC
Russia-Ukraine Standoff Prompts Energy Fears in Europe - VOA
In Europe, Will Russian Money Trump Cold War Fears? - WP
China Attempts to Strike Delicate Balance on Ukraine - VOA
American Intelligence Agencies Disagreed on Russia Threat in Ukraine - LAT
House Panel Examining Conflicting Intelligence Analyses on Ukraine - TWB
No Easy Way Out of Ukraine Crisis - NYT News Analysis
Russia’s Military Intervention in Ukraine - FPI Fact Sheet
A Rational Response to Ukraine’s Crisis - NYT Editorial
Mr. Putin’s Closed Mind - WP Editorial
Does Ukraine's Military Stand a Chance vs. Russia? - WIB Opinion
Ukraine, Not Ready for Divorce - NYT Opinion
Let’s Slow Roll Any Moves Toward Crimean War II - WOTR Opinion
American Weakness Didn't Encourage Putin to Invade - TA Opinion
This is Putin’s War - WP Opinion
The Dawn of Cold War II - LAT Opinion
Why Putin Doesn’t Respect Us - NYT Opinion
Kleptocracy at the Root of Ukraine's Problems - VOA Opinion
Afghanistan
The Last Casualties: As a Long War Ends, Risks Still Prove Real - WP
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,176 - S&S
An Effective Military and Good Government - NYT Opinion
The Afghans Are Already Dealing With the Taliban - NYT Opinion
Patience to Deal With Perceptions - NYT Opinion
Rely on Iran and Pakistan for Help - NYT Opinion
Afghan Stability Is in India’s Interest - NYT Opinion
To Stem the Violence, Rethink Global Drug Laws - NYT Opinion
Syria
Syrian Army Advances on Strategic Town Near Lebanon - VOA
Syrian Aircraft Fire at Pro-Rebel Lebanese Town - AP
Syrian Air Raids Hit Lebanese Border Region - Reuters
Israeli Army Fires on Militants on Syrian Border - AP
Syria Speeds Its Deliveries of Chemicals for Disposal - NYT
Syria Presents New Deadline for Chemical Weapons Handover - S&S
Syria 'to Ship Chemicals by April' - BBC
Syria Disarmament Chief: June Deadline Feasible - AP
Syria Submits Disarmament Plan to OPCW - UPI
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
CIA Employees Face New Inquiry Amid Clashes on Detention Program - NYT
Guantanamo Judge Pushes USS Cole Trial Date to Dec. 4 - MH
The Jihadist Pipeline - NYT Editorial
Adjusting the War on Terror to Fit the Times - NYT Opinion
A Longer Term Counterterrorism Strategy - NYT Opinion
US Department of Defense
Budget Day: Pay and Benefits Stall as Readiness Spending Climbs - S&S
Quadrennial Defense Review Charts Strategy Evolution - AFPS
Defense Budget Request Squares Priorities, Resources - AFPS
Official Discusses Sequestration Constraints, Hagel’s Priorities - AFPS
DOD Officials: Another Budget Sequester Would Increase Risk - AFPS
NSA Director Says Snowden Leaks Hamper Efforts Against Cyberattacks - NYT
Missile Defense Agency Director Discusses Threats, Capabilities - AFPS
Navy Increases Sea Pay for 1st Time in More Than a Decade - S&S
Judge Won’t Dismiss Sexual Assault Charges Against Army General - NYT
System Also on Trial at Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair's Court-martial - FO
Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair Case: Prosecutor Wanted Charges Dropped - AP
Air Force Academy Suspects 40 Cheated on Chemistry Assignment - AFT
Fighting the Shadows: Help ing Troops Find Peace of Mind Amid War - S&S
Nearby Blasts May Cause Lasting Damage Without Symptoms - USAT
The DOD Budget: Fewer Troops, More Power - WP Opinion
United States
Obama Unveils 2015 Budget; Republicans Dismissive - VOA
Obama Unveils US Budget Proposal - BBC
Obama Holds Steady on 2015 US Defense Spending, Foreign Aid - VOA
US Seeks Flexibility with Shrinking Foreign Aid Budget - VOA
VA Budget to Get $10.1 Billion Increase Under White House Plan - S&S
VA Officials Detail $164 Billion Budget Request - AFPS
FBI Scrambles to Fill New-Agent Classes at Quantico - WP
The Budget Comes Up Short - WP Editorial
United Kingdom
Scottish Independence: Could the Referendum Reboot Britain? - BBC
Yes, an Independent Scotland 'Will Benefit Whole UK' - BBC
Scottish Independence: Sturgeon Says Devolution Proposals 'Fall Short' - BBC
Immigration Impact Report Withheld - BBC
Canada
Pro-Independence Party Set to Call Quebec Election - AP
Africa
US Takes Training Role in Africa as Threats Grow and Budgets Shrink - NYT
'Islamist Militants' Torch Nigeria Village - BBC
Humanitarian Aid to CAR, South Sudan Woefully Underfunded - VOA
Food Distribution Increases in CAR - VOA
Kenya: Ideological Battle Brewing in Mombasa Mosques - VOA
'Protection Squad' for UN in Somalia - BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Venezuela Protests on Eve of Chavez's Death Anniversary - BBC
Venezuela: On Death Anniversary, Chavez Revolution Challenged - AP
Venezuela Marks Anniversary of Chavez's Death With Pomp and Protests - Reuters
Venezuela's Chavez Everywhere a Year After Death - AP
UN Chief Urges Dialogue in Venezuela - BBC
Nicaragua's Ortega Reappears in Public After Absence - BBC
Chevron Wins Ecuador Legal Battle - BBC
Some Who Fled Cuba Are Returning to Help - NYT
Miami Congressman Adamantly Defends Isolating Cuba - NYT
Asia / Pacific
US Defense Official Questions Asia 'Pivot', Backtracks - AP
US: Japan, South Korea Should 'Quickly' Improve Ties - VOA
Japan Concerned About Lack of Clarity in China's Defense Policy - Reuters
China to Boost Defense Spending by 12.2% - VOA
China to Increase Its Military Budget by 12.2% - NYT
China's Xi Ramps Up Military Spending in Face of Worried Region - Reuters
China Sets Growth, Defense Targets - BBC
China Vows Tough Reforms, Stronger Defense - AP
China Says Military Will Respond to Provocations - AP
China Arrests 3 More in Station Attack, Claims International Terror Link - McClatchy
China Says Station Attackers Wanted to Carry Out Jihad Abroad - Reuters
Chinese Officials Seek to Shift Attention From Rampage - NYT
China Vows to Address Stifling Smog, Terror Threat - AP
US Calls China’s Kunming Station Attack 'Terrorism' - BBC
China's Top Legislative Body Aims to Push Reform - VOA
At Congress, China’s Leaders Face Decision-Time on Reforms - WP
China Set for Key Parliament Meeting - BBC
China Lawmakers Wary, Tight-lipped on Fate of Former Security Chief - VOA
North Korea Fires More Missiles Into Sea - VOA
North Korea Tests Rocket Launcher With Range Beyond Seoul, South Says - NYT
South Korea Says North Fired 7 Suspected Artillery Shells - AP
North Korea's Nuclear Future - VOA Q&A
Thailand Anti-Government Protesters on the Move, Farmers Still Unhappy - Reuters
Vietnam Sends Blogger to Prison for Critical Posts - WP
South Korea's Sexist Military - NYT Opinion
Europe
French-Made Warship Destined for Russia Sets Sail - AP
Russia Reports Missile Test-Fire - BBC
Frenchman Convicted for Running Al-Qaida Website - AP
Turkey's Erdogan Rallies Popular Support in Power Struggle - Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Obama: Tough Choices Ahead for Mideast Peace - VOA
Obama: 'Tough Choices' for Israeli PM Netanyahu - BBC
Israel: Netanyahu Promotes Efforts Toward a Peace Deal - NYT
Israel PM Tells Obama: We’re Doing All We Can for Peace - McClatchy
Israel Tightens Grip on Heart of West Bank - AP
Israel: Netanyahu Urges Tougher Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Program - WP
Israel PM: Allowing Iran to Continue Enriching Uranium 'Grave Error' - VOA
Iran Stands Firm on Maintaining a Nuclear Program - AP
Iran Says Guard Has Multiple Warhead Missiles - AP
Iraq: Series of Car Bombs Hits Baghdad, Killing 17 - AP
Militants Storm Local Council HQ in Iraq, Kill 6 - AP
Hezbollah Says Resistance Part of Lebanon's Identity - UPI
Lebanon's Political System Sinks Nation Into Debt - AP
Saudis, UAE, Bahrain Withdraw Envoys From Qatar in Security Dispute - Reuters
Saudi, UAE, Bahrain Recall Their Envoys From Qatar - AP
Egypt's el-Sissi Gives Clearest Sign He Will Run for President - VOA
Sisi Hints at Egypt Presidential Bid - BBC
Cairo Court Bans Hamas Activities in Egypt - VOA
Egyptian Court Ruling Bans Hamas - BBC
Al-Jazeera Trial Resumes in Egypt - BBC
Power Struggle Disrupts Oil Port in Libya's Far East - Reuters
Intervention in Syria and the Myth of the “Exit Strategy” - WOTR Opinion
South Asia
Militant Attack Reveals Security Gaps in Pakistan - VOA
Bomb Blast Kills 6 Soldiers in Northwest Pakistan - AP
Roadside Bomb Kills Three Pakistani Soldiers as Violence Spirals - Reuters
Gunmen Kill 2 in Attack on NATO Trucks in Pakistan - AP
US Diplomat Visits India in Attempt to Repair Frayed Ties - VOA
India Sets Dates for Nationwide Elections - NYT
India to Vote in World's Biggest Election From April 7 - Reuters
India Sets General Election Dates - BBC
India Announces General Elections to Start April 7 - AP
India's Mammoth General Election - Reuters Factbox