Around the world in 180 characters

Every weekend, Paste BN takes a bite-sized look in approximately 180 characters per item at the past week's top stories from around the world.

Kiev pushes back

Ukraine launched what appeared to be a major assault against pro-Russian forces in the country's east.

Triggered by heavy rains

Hundreds are dead and thousands are injured after a landslide buried a village in Afghanistan. The U.N. is working with rescuers on the ground to find trapped people.

Gerry in jail

Northern Ireland police arrested Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams for questioning about a notorious 1972 abduction and murder.

Not that big

China rejected a World Bank report that suggests it might pass the USA this year to become the biggest economy, measured by its currency's purchasing power.

Last moments

A 17-minute video made by a student who died when a ferry sank off the coast of South Korea provided a glimpse of how a fun trip turned into horror for young passengers on the doomed Sewol.

Malaysia confidential

The first official Malaysian government report on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was released.

Not sweet enough

British drugmaker AstraZeneca rejected a sweetened offer from New York-based rival Pfizer, a deal that, if successful, may be one of the largest ever for the drug industry.

Still missing

The number of kidnapped schoolgirls missing in Nigeria has risen to 276, up by more than 30 from a previous estimate.

Knox on the night of the murder

Amanda Knox and her roommate argued about money before the roommate's death, says an Italian court document made public Tuesday.

Mayoral rehab

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford announced that he will be taking temporary leave from his office and campaign to go to a rehab facility for drug abuse.

Heroin death

British police confirmed that heroin likely played a role in the death Peaches Geldof.