Pope francis appoints 19 new cardinals and calls on them to shun the rivalries of the previous papacy. And the highlight of the forgotten crisis. Its as simple as a pair of shoes. We start again in ukraine where a day after a peace deal was signed which was supposed to end the political crisis the situation seems even more confused. The police have abandoned the streets of the capitol. The protesters are now guarding government offices including the parliament. And president Viktor Yanukovych has abandoned the capitol of kiev and is thought to be in east of the country. He gave an interview where he said he wont resign and described the coup. This is my assessment. Im deeply convinced. I will Call National observers and all mediators who took part in this political conflict so they can stop. One of the president s staunchest critics may soon be free from jail, and her release is being fast tracked by a vote in parliament. Well be live in kiev in a moment for the latest but first lets t
Our top story, Vladimir Putin confirmed sunday he has given up on improving relations with the u. S. For the time being. The russian leader order et the u. S. To slash its diplomatic staff in russia by plor than half. 755 people to leave their posts by september 1st. He said, pending u. S. Sanctions forced him to retaliate. Translator we waited a long time for things to perhaps change for the better. We had such hope that the situation would change. But judging by the situation, that will not be soon. U. S. Announcing the order as regrettable and uncalled for. Lets go live to moscow. Claire sebastian following this for us at this hour. Claire, to have staff slashed by more than half, what does that do to the u. S. Admission in russia . George, an extremely serious move however you look at it. It is not exactly clear at the moment who this will apply to, the 755 people diplomats, technical staff, combination two of the. And whether or not it will include russian local staff because we k
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