The situation in Ukraine has exploded today, with nine people dying in protests. There is a live video feed from Kyiv (below–remember that the time difference is none hours) and it appears as if the protesters have been completely energized. Talks over a new constitution have broken down, and President Yanukovich has signed an aid agreement with Russia. The agreement forestalls a sovereign default by Ukraine, but it also burns Ukraine’s bridges to the European Union.
http://wapo.st/1dILqFh (in case the embedding doesn’t work)
Here’s another video from Ukraine. Very powerful.
Four people were killed in protests in Bangkok, Thailand as government opponents have seized government buildings in an attempt to prevent the government from conducting its business. Security forces tired to reclaim some of these buildings which led to the violent clashes. The standoff in Thailand seems no closer to resolution, and the Thai economy continues to deteriorate as a result.
China has rejected the UN report accusing North Korea of crimes against humanity. China called the report “unreasonable criticism” and rejected claims that it was complicit in the crimes by sending defectors back to North Korea rather than granting them asylum. The Chinese position makes it extremely unlikely that any effective action can be taken against the Korean regime.
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