Ukraine signs buffer zone deal with rebelsUkrainian forces and pro-Russian militias were due to pull back their troops from a demilitarised zone created under a new peace plan.
In east Ukraine, suspicions of truce run deepA week after the ceasefire between government forces and pro-Russian rebels came into effect, soldier's body has only now been freed from the power lines.
Russia and NATO square off over UkraineMoscow declared NATO a "threat" to its security after the Western military alliance announced plans to reinforce defences in eastern Europe.
Thai PM stacks cabinet with soldiersThailand's coup leader and newly appointed premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha received royal endorsement for a cabinet stacked with soldiers.