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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 01 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tensions rise in Crimea as Ukraine's Yanukovych vows to fight on Ukraine's ousted president Viktor Yanukovych says he was forced to flee to Russia due to threats to his safety, as tensions in Ukraine grow following an apparent takeover of an airport by Russian forces. Mr Yanukovych told a press conference in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don late on Friday that he had "not been overthrown" and vowed to continue to fight for the future of the country. "I was forced to leave the Ukraine under the immediate threat to my life and the life of my family," he said. The comments, made in his first public appearance since he was ousted as president, came as Ukraine's interior minister accused Russian forces of staging an "armed invasion", claiming they entered an airport on the Black Sea peninsula. Arsen Avakov said there had been no bloodshed when armed men, whom he described as Russian naval forces, took over a military airport near Sevastopol, where the Russian Black Sea fleet has a base. More » Residents urged to relocate as coal fire burns Claims of abuse dropped because attackers 'old and sick', royal commission hears Vic truck driver charged after crash kills four Ferguson labelled a 'traitor' over Fair Work comments Thailand school bus crash east of Bangkok kills at least 15 people; police say driver fled scene AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes More Analysis » Conflict of interest claims get lost in the noise The sickening events on Manus Island were never going to be adequately prosecuted by the Opposition considering its own role in that policy. But Stephen Conroy's inopportune stoush with the military did sink Labor's opportunity to further pursue Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash over conflict of interest allegations. The Minister now accepts she knew all about the links her chief of staff had with the junk food industry. Yet she told the Senate on February 11 that there were no links. That contradiction still hasn't been explained. More » It's WWI that has the lessons for our time Want to send a message? Why not sink the boats? Cost-cutting crusade ignores health savings Small government can equal big problems Victoria a true leader in mental health reform Duopoly shouldn't be a four-letter word Lowering emissions costs less than you might think Where is the alternative to Manus Island cruelty? We want Qantas to still call Australia home Just In More Just In » Bullock driver keeps bush tradition alive By Sean Murphy Ron McKinnon is keeping a bush tradition alive on his 120-hectare farm at Tomerong by working and training a team of bullocks in the same way as his forefathers and other pioneers of Australia. More » AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes Myanmar orders Doctors Without Borders to suspend activities Thai protesters to move out of most Bangkok rally sites China detains over 1,000 in baby trafficking crackdown Myanmar considers law restricting interfaith marriage Drought forces Malaysia to expand water rationing Vic truck driver charged after crash kills four Tropical depression shifts from Fiji to Tonga At least 15 people dead in Thailand school bus crash World More World » Myanmar orders Doctors Without Borders to suspend activities Myanmar has ordered Doctors without Borders to suspend all activities in the country, accusing it of lying. More » Thai protesters to move out of most Bangkok rally sites China detains over 1,000 in baby trafficking crackdown Myanmar considers law restricting interfaith marriage Drought forces Malaysia to expand water rationing Tropical depression shifts from Fiji to Tonga Business More Business » Virgin deep in the red as Qantas battle bleeds both airlines By business reporter Michael Janda The capacity war that is wounding Qantas is also bleeding its other protagonist Virgin Australia. The airline posted an $84 million loss to match its rival's $235 million loss yesterday. Virgin Australia boss John Borghetti has, like his counterpart at Qantas, blamed the loss mainly on a capacity war being waged by both airlines against each other. Analysts say, unless there is a circuit breaker, the battle will continued until one airline is forced to flinch under the pinch of falling fares, empty planes and rising costs. More » Qantas boss meets unions over job cuts Qantas chief Alan Joyce vows to stay on despite losses, job cuts Ferguson labelled a 'traitor' over Fair Work comments Woolworths posts strong first-half profit growth Qantas, Virgin regain lost ground in flat session on local share market Politics More Politics » Tensions rise in Crimea as Ukraine's Yanukovych vows to fight on Ukraine's ousted president Viktor Yanukovych says he was forced to flee to Russia due to threats to his safety, as tensions in Ukraine grow following an apparent takeover of an airport by Russian forces. Mr Yanukovych told a press conference in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don late on Friday that he had "not been overthrown" and vowed to continue to fight for the future of the country. "I was forced to leave the Ukraine under the immediate threat to my life and the life of my family," he said. The comments, made in his first public appearance since he was ousted as president, came as Ukraine's interior minister accused Russian forces of staging an "armed invasion", claiming they entered an airport on the Black Sea peninsula. Arsen Avakov said there had been no bloodshed when armed men, whom he described as Russian naval forces, took over a military airport near Sevastopol, where the Russian Black Sea fleet has a base. More » Spy agencies stole webcam images from Yahoo users: report Struggling regional carriers call for government assistance RailCorp manager's daughter lied for more than $1m, ICAC told PM dangles development tax carrot for north Sport More Sport » Roar hammer Glory at the death A late glut of goals saw the Brisbane Roar run out comfortable 3-1 winners over a lacklustre Perth Glory at Lang Park. More » Rebels roll Cheetahs in bonus-point win Selwood hurt as Cats conquer Demons Watson shaping as key in series decider Holman gets Socceroos recall Dragons stand Garvey down over alleged assault Science and Technology More Science and Technology » AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes By Andrew Greene The Australian Federal Police has told a federal parliamentary inquiry that drones are among the latest tools it is using in major crime investigations. More » Archaeologists recreate Roman gladiator school Qld scientists hope to turn China's red bayberry into Aussie favourite Researchers use sensors to develop new car crash avoidance systems NBN Co to launch trial of alternative broadband network Environment More Environment » Australia must triple carbon emissions reduction target: report By Alexandra Kirk Australia must triple its carbon emissions reduction target for the nation to have "credible response" to the task of containing the rise in global temperatures, a report from Australia's Climate Change Authority recommends. More » China smog drives face-masks out of stock Morwell residents consider class action as mine fire burns Beijing smog prompts WHO to declare crisis No reliable link between wind farms and health problems, NHMRC says About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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