03-Mar-2014 22:16

Ukraine military still a formidable force despite being dwarfed by neighbour - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/28/ukraine-military-russia-crimea

Whistleblower threatened with sack over hospital death rate concerns - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10672370/Whistleblower-threatened-with-sack-over-hospital-death-rate-concerns.html

Australia: Snake eats crocodile after battle - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-26413101

Selling sex should be decriminalised but buying it should be illegal, say MPs - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/mar/03/selling-sex-decriminalised-buying-illegal-mps

French FM threatens 'targeted measures' if no de-escalation in Crimea (Reuters) - Haaretz :: http://www.haaretz.com/news/haaretz-newsline/1.577614

Russia is in no position to fight a new cold war - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cf1ec118-a099-11e3-8557-00144feab7de.html

An unfortunate slip of the holy tongue: Pope Francis says the F-word - Haaretz :: http://www.haaretz.com/news/world/1.577685

My sense of déjà vu as the west appeases Putin - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bf752d6c-a2d6-11e3-ba21-00144feab7de.html

Boris Johnson suggests increasing council tax for the super-rich - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/10674231/Boris-Johnson-suggests-increasing-council-tax-for-the-super-rich.html

Boy, 12, who raped sister, 7, after watching porn walks free from court - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2572252/Boy-12-raped-sister-7-watching-pornography-Xbox-walks-free-court.html

UK seeking to ensure Russia sanctions do not harm City of London - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/03/uk-seeks-russia-harm-city-london-document

More than 2000 people gather at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the life of ... - Mirror.co.uk :: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nelson-mandela-memorial-service-westminster-3204339

Benedict Cumberbatch photobombs U2, his way into our hearts - Los Angeles Times :: http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/benedict-cumberbatch-photobombs-u2-his-way-into-our-hearts/

Yes, Microsoft will use a popup to push users off of Windows XP - PCWorld (blog) :: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2103495/yes-microsoft-will-use-a-popup-to-push-users-off-of-windows-xp.html

Keith Blakelock murder trial: Members of the mob surrounding murdered PC ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/keith-blakelock-murder-trial-members-of-the-mob-surrounding-murdered-pc-given-immunity-in-order-to-act-as-key-witnesses-9166571.html

Blakelock attacked 'without mercy' - shropshirestar.com :: http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2014/03/03/man-faces-pc-blakelock-murder-trial/

Miranda Kerr Sizzles In Silver And Looks Kind Of Familiar - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/03/miranda-kerr-oscars-after-party-dress-2014-_n_4891196.html

Apple drives into car stereos with CarPlay integration of Siri, iPhone - Toronto Star :: http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/03/03/apple_drives_into_car_stereos_with_carplay_integration_of_siri_iphone.html

Alan Pardew staying at Newcastle shames the memory of this once-great club ... - Mirror.co.uk :: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/alan-pardew-headbutt-newcastle-not-3203713

Honeymoon murder suspect faces S.Africa extradition - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5grGcehGbI_eBPy8X_1EA0KlcSH3w?docId%3Df42da3be-3627-4b33-9dba-8e8d6c01de46

WATCH: Pope Francis accidentally drops F-Bomb in Vatican Sunday blessing - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/watch-pope-francis-accidentally-drops-f-bomb-article-1.1708732

Oscar analysis: '12 Years a Slave' breaks Academy's trend of playing it safe - Entertainment Weekly :: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/03/03/oscars-analysis-12-years-a-slave/

Ex-Ukraine PM urges superpowers to use force against Russia - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11213619

Thoughts on the crisis in Ukraine - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/03/03/thoughts-on-the-crisis-in-ukraine/

Ellen's Oscar Selfie Most Retweeted Tweet Ever - ABC News (blog) :: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2014/03/ellens-oscar-selfie-most-retweeted-tweet-ever/

Kunming train station attack leaves dozens dead - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kunming-train-station-attack-leaves-dozens-dead-1.2556302

Reeva Steenkamp's mother was intent on looking Oscar Pistorius in the eye but ... - Mirror.co.uk :: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/oscar-pistorius-refuses-meet-reeva-3204511

Obama warns US planning steps to isolate Russia - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iRGm93H8gwJYT1L3ZMniazB_0rkQ?docId%3Dca155aa7-b1b3-431c-aee6-c4d2c54d5d98

Pistorius pleads not guilty at murder trial, 1st witness recalls screams - Edmonton Journal :: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Pistorius%2Bpleads%2Bguilty%2Bmurder%2Btrial%2Bwitness%2Brecalls%2Bscreams/9573258/story.html

Bill Gates reclaims top of Forbes billionaire list from Slim - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/03/us-forbes-billionaires-idINBREA2222L20140303

US calls any threat to Ukraine navy 'dangerous' - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2014/03/03/4861423/a-cold-war-reprise-as-us-seeks.html