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Ukraine Fighting Continues as Talks Stall

Envoys representing Ukraine, Russia and a European monitoring group opened a new round of cease-fire talks in Belarus on Saturday, but without leaders of the Russian-backed separatists. from NYT > World http://ift.tt/1CYm2qR

Clashes Intensify Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Over Disputed Land

Dozens of soldiers on each side have been killed and the countries are perilously close to open war. from NYT > World http://ift.tt/1CYm2am

Australian Open Intent on Leading the World in Pampering Players

The Australian Open cafeteria offers goji berries and sushi, the child-care center has a staff of sitters, and the event provides stipends for travel and expenses. from NYT > Sports http://ift.tt/1Lw7wul

Louisiana Squeezed as Oil Prices Drop

Every downturn is a little bit different, and every downturn falls unevenly — even within the oil industry, as Louisiana’s complicated place in the current price collapse shows. from NYT > Business Day http://ift.tt/1BFVnL6

White House Seeks to Limit Health Law’s Tax Troubles

Obama administration officials say they worry that the tax-filing season will generate new anger as uninsured consumers learn that they must pay tax penalties. from NYT > Business Day http://ift.tt/1HzbC5l

Richard von Weizsäcker, 94, Germany’s First President After Reunification, Is Dead

Mr. Weizsäcker became West Germany’s head of state in 1984 and served through the merger of East Germany into the Federal Republic of Germany before stepping down in 1994. from NYT > World http://ift.tt/1Lw6oXz

After Many Milestones, Karrie Webb Returns to Where It All Began

Webb opened the 2015 L.P.G.A. season at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club last week, the site of her first victory in the United States in 1995. from NYT > Sports http://ift.tt/1Lw2lug