UKRAINE

Could last night's deadly checkpoint attack be the straw that breaks Putin's back?

Here’s a look at Easter Sunday celebrations from around the world.

Pope Francis pleads for the end of violence and wastefulness around the world.

In St. Peter's address, Francis condemns the wastefulness that exacerbates world hunger.

"We do not connect the economy with the political process," insists the Russian president.

Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine reject a Geneva accord directing them to vacate government buildings and disband.

Despite an initial agreement by Russia, Ukraine and the West, agitators refuse to lay down their arms and vacate government buildings.

Funds reported to reduce exposure to risk in Russia.

The prominent oligarch and recently appointed governor is putting his money where his mouth is.

European oil giants led the way against tougher sanctions on Russia, where they operate several projects.

Questions swirl over anti-Semitic leaflets distributed in eastern Ukraine asking Jews in the region to “register” with pro-Russia separatists.

Ukrainian, Russian and Western diplomats try to quell deepening unrest in Ukraine, but on the ground, the situation remains tense.

Kiev fears that the Russian leader will use any violence as a pretext to launch an invasion.

Separatists drove six armored personnel carriers into the town of Slaviansk to waves and shouts of "Russia! Russia!"

NATO underscored that the deployment is a contingency plan to defend members, not Ukraine, which is not a member.

IT outsourcing firms with Indian ties are flooding the U.S. guest worker application system to obtain the greatest share of guest worker visas.

Worried about potential leaks, the EU informed each country only about the risks it would face, rather than sharing full details with all 28 member states.

The European Union has broadened its sanctions against Russia while the U.S. is “seriously considering" adding more sanctions.

Envoys from Russia, Ukraine, the European Union and the United States are scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Gunfire could be heard from the airfield at the town of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine; Ukrainian troops were seen disembarking from helicopters.

European Union diplomats said there was little prospect of a special summit to discuss additional sanctions because positions are so far apart.