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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 03 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ukraine's navy chief defects as Kiev puts troops on highest alert The newly-appointed head of Ukraine's navy has sworn allegiance to Crimea in front of the region's unrecognised pro-Russian leader, as Russian forces consolidate their hold on the Black Sea peninsula. Ukraine has put its military on highest alert, with the defence ministry calling up army reservists, after Russian president Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade the country. On Sunday, they surrounded several small Ukrainian military outposts and demanded the Ukrainian troops disarm. Some refused, leading to standoffs, although no shots were fired. Meanwhile, Ukraine has launched a treason case against its head of Navy, Denis Berezovsky, after he surrendered his headquarters at the port of Sevastopol on Sunday on his second day on the job. 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More » Chris Herd out of Socceroos squad Ukraine's navy chief defects as Kiev puts troops on highest alert Torrens drowning highlights river dangers China vows to find perpetrators of train station stabbing rampage Scores killed in bomb, shooting attacks in Nigeria Prince William, Kate, baby George to visit Australia in April Manchester City sink Sunderland to win League Cup Pakistan halts air strikes against Taliban Rain stops play but Australia still on top World More World » Ukraine's navy chief defects as Kiev puts troops on highest alert The newly-appointed head of Ukraine's navy has sworn allegiance to Crimea in front of the region's unrecognised pro-Russian leader, as Russian forces consolidate their hold on the Black Sea peninsula. Ukraine has put its military on highest alert, with the defence ministry calling up army reservists, after Russian president Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade the country. On Sunday, they surrounded several small Ukrainian military outposts and demanded the Ukrainian troops disarm. Some refused, leading to standoffs, although no shots were fired. Meanwhile, Ukraine has launched a treason case against its head of Navy, Denis Berezovsky, after he surrendered his headquarters at the port of Sevastopol on Sunday on his second day on the job. More » China vows to find perpetrators of train station stabbing rampage Scores killed in bomb, shooting attacks in Nigeria Manchester City sink Sunderland to win League Cup Pakistan halts air strikes against Taliban Pistorius trial to focus on why he shot his girlfriend Business More Business » Standard & Poor's appeals landmark ruling in favour of councils By business reporter Sue Lannin Standard & Poor's and ABN AMRO today begin a Federal Court appeal against a landmark ruling that they misled 13 local councils in NSW. More » Qantas chairman backs embattled CEO Alan Joyce Virgin deep in the red as Qantas battle bleeds both airlines The Saturday Paper hits news stands Ferguson labelled a 'traitor' over Fair Work comments Politics More Politics » Ukraine's navy chief defects as Kiev puts troops on highest alert The newly-appointed head of Ukraine's navy has sworn allegiance to Crimea in front of the region's unrecognised pro-Russian leader, as Russian forces consolidate their hold on the Black Sea peninsula. Ukraine has put its military on highest alert, with the defence ministry calling up army reservists, after Russian president Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade the country. On Sunday, they surrounded several small Ukrainian military outposts and demanded the Ukrainian troops disarm. Some refused, leading to standoffs, although no shots were fired. Meanwhile, Ukraine has launched a treason case against its head of Navy, Denis Berezovsky, after he surrendered his headquarters at the port of Sevastopol on Sunday on his second day on the job. More » Pakistan halts air strikes against Taliban Standard & Poor's appeals landmark ruling in favour of councils Barrier Reef Authority was against dredge spoil dumping, documents show Couple share anxiety about son's role in deadly Kiev protests Sport More Sport » Rain stops play but Australia still on top By Andrew McGarry Michael Clarke was 161 not out on a rain-shortened day two in Cape Town, as Australia reached 7 for 494. 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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 » Barrier Reef Authority was against dredge spoil dumping, documents show By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer The authority protecting the Great Barrier Reef believed last year that a proposal to dump three million cubic metres of dredge spoils in the Marine Park area should be refused, new documents show. More » Contentious oil project to be considered under new system Green Army to be paid less than minimum wage Thousands gear up for Clean Up Australia Day Australia must triple carbon emissions reduction target: report About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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