Friday News Roundup - International (Diane Rehm Show)

A fledgling Ukrainian government accused Russia’s military of blockading two Crimean airports in an "armed invasion." Meanwhile, ousted President Viktor Yanukovich turned up in southern Russia describing the new Ukrainian authorities as "pro-fascist thugs." Pope Francis and former President Jimmy Carter call for calm as violent protests continue in Venezuela. President Obama orders the Pentagon to prepare the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by year’s end if President Karzai fails to sign a stalled security deal. And Egypt’s cabinet resigns. A panel of journalists joins guest host Katty Kay for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Interview: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2014-02-28/friday-news-roundup-international