Abbas says ready to resume peace talks if Israel retracts annexation plan
Palestinian leader briefed Solberg on latest developments in Palestine, and the consequences of Israeli annexation plan of portions of occupied West Bank
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Germany’s Foreign Minister visits Israel to lobby against West Bank annexation
Palestinian presidency praised Saudi Arabia’s rejection of Israeli plan to annex lands in West Bank
Timeline of unrest in east Ukraine
The unrest started in the east and south of the former Soviet republic after pro-European protesters forced the Kremlin-backed government in Kiev from power on 22 February.
Whispers of dissent in Kremlin-ruled Crimea
Ukraine’s government estimates there are 25,000 people in Crimea like Anastasiya who want to flee the region after its Russian takeover.
Crimea holds referendum to split from Ukraine
Ukraine’s new government and most of the international community except Russia have said they will not recognise a result expected to be overwhelmingly in favour of immediate secession.