Ukraine Crisis: Masked Far-Right Activists Carrying Flaming Torches Fight in KievBy David SimApril 30, 2014 11:24 BSTA huge fight broke out in Kiev on 29 April as masked far-right ultra-nationalists carrying flaming torches clashed with Maidan self-defence units.AFPThe far-right radicals were staging a torchlit procession to Independence Square to commemorate those killed during anti-government protests earlier this year.The Ukrainian news agency UNIAN reported that witnesses heard shots and explosions as the pro-European activists tried to stop the procession.Members of the self-defence units of the Euromaidan movement gather at a barricade as they attempt to prevent far-right radical groups from taking part in a torch-light procession.ReutersUltra-nationalist activists march towards Independence Square to commemorate 'Maidan heroes' in Kiev.AFPMembers and supporters of Ukrainian far-right radical groups take part in a torch-light procession to commemorate people killed in clashes in Kiev.ReutersMasked far-right activists carrying torches march towards Independence Square.AFPA pro-Kiev activist holding a pistol throws an object towards ultra-nationalists.AFPEuromaidan activists attempt to stop a far-right march through Independence Square in Kiev.AFPAFPMembers of self-defence units of the Euromaidan movement (front) clash with members and supporters of Ukrainian far-right radical groups (back).ReutersA man uses a fire extinguisher as members of self-defence units of the Euromaidan movement attempt to prevent members of Ukrainian far-right radical groups from taking part in a torch-light procession in Kiev.ReutersAFPEuromaidan activists clash with ultra-nationalists in KievAFPA pro-Kiev activist bleeds after clashes with ultra-nationalists in KievAFPRelatedUkraine Crisis: Marko Djurica's Portraits of Masked Pro-Russian ProtestersUkraine Crisis: Pro-Russian Separatists Storm Luhansk Governor's HQCrimea Annexation 'Robbed Ukraine Economy of $80bn 'Ukraine Crisis: Kharkiv Mayor Fighting for Life after Suspected Assassination Attempt
Saudi Arabia Takes Swipe at Norway's Human Rights RecordBy Ludovica IaccinoApril 30, 2014 11:20 BSTSaudi Arabian womenReutersSaudi Arabia has slammed Norway for its human rights record and condemned the country for failing to protect its Muslim citizens.Norway has been accused of not doing enough to tackle public criticism of the prophet Mohammed, which should be made illegal, according to the Gulf state.Riyadh also voiced concern over the increasing number of cases of domestic abuses and rape, hate crimes against Musli