Russia lashes out at EU latest Ukraine-related sanctions "We are sure the decisions will be greeted enthusiastically by international terrorists," the Foreign Ministry said.

U.S. closes embassy in Libya, evacuates staff The embassy staff were evacuated to neighboring Tunisia "due to the ongoing violence, the U.S. State Department said.

Foreign ministers calls for Gaza ceasefire extension "All of us call on the parties to extend the military ceasefire that is currently underway," Laurent Fabius said.

Syrian rebels shoot down helicopter, activists say The Observatory for Human Rights said the helicopter was shot down with a missile over a poor area of town known as Camp Nairab.