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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 22 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ukraine president strikes deal with opposition in bid to end bloodshed Ukraine's embattled president has offered concessions as part of a deal struck with the opposition in a bid to end a bloody crisis that has left scores of people dead. At least 75 people have been killed in violent protests in the capital Kiev this week, marking the bloodiest few days of Ukraine's 22-year post-Soviet history. President Viktor Yanukovych and three opposition leaders signed the European Union-brokered agreement in the Blue Hall of the presidential palace. The deal calls for presidential elections by December, the formation of a national unity government and constitutional changes to reduce the president's powers. But not all demonstrators in Kiev's Independence Square are happy, as the president did not bow to their main demand - that he quit. More » Late wickets swing advantage to South Africa Para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson dies after race crash in Spain Rebekah Brooks denies having affair with Andy Coulson Adelaide sex abuse abuse hearings to go ahead AFP 'error' in document related to Channel Seven raids Daw abused by fan as Hawks thump Kangaroos More Analysis » Manus Island violence: shocking but not surprising An innocent man came to Australia in search of a safe haven. Instead, he was killed under the Australian Government's watch.  While the chaos and violence at the Manus Island detention centre was shocking, it was not surprising. It's hard not to feel this was the inevitable outcome of Australia's detention policies. The tragic death, the dozens of injuries sustained and conflicting accounts make the need for an independent inquiry imperative. More » Intellectual property is what drives biotech innovation WA distraction to test Coalition numbers Army's great orator and his ocean vision So you think you can spot a liar? Reality bites: pollies fake it for the cameras WA is heading back to the polls - what can we expect? Point of order on Murray Inquiry Sorry Shane, but we need a break Wolf Creek 2: luring the lucrative murder tourists Just In More Just In » Rebekah Brooks denies having affair with Andy Coulson Former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks has denied having an affair with her former colleague Andy Coulson. More » At least six injured in Bangkok grenade attack Late wickets swing advantage to South Africa Para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson dies Adelaide sex abuse abuse hearings to go ahead Somalia presidential palace hit by major attack: police Pakistan court rejects Pervez Musharraf's plea for military trial G20 delegates feel pressure to agree on meaningful strategies Garden of the East: photography in Indonesia AFP 'error' in document related to Channel Seven raids World More World » Rebekah Brooks denies having affair with Andy Coulson Former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks has denied having an affair with her former colleague Andy Coulson. More » At least six injured in Bangkok grenade attack Late wickets swing advantage to South Africa Somalia presidential palace hit by major attack: police Pakistan court rejects Pervez Musharraf's plea for military trial Ukraine president strikes deal with opposition in bid to end bloodshed Business More Business » G20 delegates feel pressure to agree on meaningful strategies By business editor Peter Ryan Pressure is growing on the G20 to deliver a communiqué that has tangible results for the global economy. The meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors has begun in Sydney and ends on Sunday. Already delegates have been urged to agree on a range of strategies, from boosting global growth to cracking down on multinationals that do not pay their fair share of tax. More » Executives don't know whether they're coming or going in Myer-DJs saga Qantas denies reports it will axe 3,000 jobs Trade-off for flexible working may be extended Miners, retailers help market finish week on a high Shell announces $2.9b refinery, service station sale to Vitol Politics More Politics » At least six injured in Bangkok grenade attack Southeast Asia Correspondent Samantha Hawley At least six people injured after a grenade was thrown at cars driving past a protest stage in Thailand's capital. More » Greste needs more help from Government: expert Electoral Commissioner Ed Killesteyn resigns Chief Justice asks Abbott for budget cut exemption New surveillance aircraft to boost border protection Sport More Sport » Late wickets swing advantage to South Africa by Dean Bilton Australia's top order has fallen apart in Port Elizabeth as South Africa takes the initiative in the second Test. More » Rooney re-signs with United until 2019 Ahn becomes greatest Olympic short-track skater As it happened: Australia v South Africa, second Test day two Wellington Phoenix thump Mariners 4-1 Daw abused by fan as Hawks thump Kangaroos Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NBN Co to launch trial of alternative broadband network By science and environment reporter Jake Sturmer The company building the National Broadband Network (NBN) is about to launch a trial of an alternative network in New South Wales and Victoria. More » Canberra is nation's hot spot for broadband access Facebook acquires WhatsApp in $19 billion deal Monkey controls another's movement via computer link US scientists achieve 'turning point' in fusion energy quest Environment More Environment » Nun, 84, jailed for breaking into US nuclear facility An elderly nun who broke into one of the most carefully guarded nuclear facilities in the United States has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison. 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