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Yanukovych says deal with opposition to end the bloodshed has been reached after talks with EU foreign ministers

Cath Everett swaps Joburg for the water attractions of Hartbeespoort Dam.

US President to host Tibetan spiritual leader in White House despite China's concerns.

Russia's state-owned energy giant quells concerns over Europe gas supply

Ukraine had hoped the $2bn would be bought by Russia to stave off bankruptcy.

Standard & Poor's slashed the nation's sovereign credit rating to triple C on political deterioration

Extreme torture methods by Ukrainian forces emerge as violence continues.

The judging system in figure skating comes under scrutiny as Sotnikova wins gold with a five-point margin over Kim

Ban Ki-moon seeks more troops to tackle violence unleashed by rebel Islamist group.

EU foreign ministers decide on Ukraine sanctions at emergency meeting in Brussels.

Ukrainian president calls for Moscow's direct intervention amid EU sanctions over unrest.

Anti-government demonstrators hold more than 60 officers inside state-owned building.

William Hague: UK involvement had limited impact on events in Amritsar

With Ukraine sliding into civil war, IBTimes examines other incidents of unrest sparked by personality cults.

Virgin boss says world should support those fighting for democracy.

Protest group Pussy Riot give first interview since being detained at Sochi Winter Olympics.

Somali woman's horrific account of female genital mutilation in the '80s.

Carmona died after being shot in the head during a political protest in Valencia.

From Mongol occupation to EuroMaidan protests, Kiev's history is dotted by invasions, genocides and wars

Medic Olesya Zhukovskaya, 21, was shot in the neck by snipers in Kiev.

EXCLUSIVE: Kiev correspondent of Russia Today tells IBTimes UK civil war has already started in Ukraine.

Latest updates on protests in Venezuela which have claimed six lives.

Nigeria's bank chief ousted after claiming $20bn oil revenue missing.

Western apathy has played direct role in Maidan Square massacre, argues Andrew Foxall.

Ukraine's capital descends into street battles almost medieval in nature as country teeters on brink of civil war.

West Virginia branch of fast food chain closed after urinating incident.

Aprosex offers lessons on prostitution as a profession and advises students on good sex.

A combination of before and after photos show the damage at Independence Square in Kiev.

Women patients challenge interpretation of Islamic law that makes 'male guardian' attendance compulsory.