Oleksandr Syrskyi says special forces have been deployed but denies Russian reports Ukrainian troops are surrounded in Pokrovsk.
A 38-year-old woman and a man, 37, appeared before a French magistrate over the museum theft that shocked the world.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK's first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will depart late on Saturday.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK's first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will depart late on Saturday.
Prosecutors say two men have already "partially recognised" their involvement in the museum theft.
Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.
Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.
The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.
The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.
Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.
Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions
People in Black River have not seen any aid, telling the BBC that they are fighting to survive.
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.
A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.
Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France's Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian "destabilisation".
Jade, Janelle Monae and Demi Lovato were some of the first stars to post their Halloween looks on social media.
People in Black River haven't seen any aid and told the BBC that they are fighting to survive.
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