Ukraine Retakes Airbase From Unmarked Russian Speaking Militia

On Tuesday, Ukraine sent in promised troops to end occupations of buildings by protesters and unmarked militias, in the eastern part of the country.

The unmarked, Russian speaking militias joined protesters in seizing mostly police stations, over the past week.

Ukrainian troops began their operation by ending the siege around one of their air bases, in Kramatorsk.

During the siege, militia forces had not entered the base, but had fired shots in the air when airplanes came near.

The government has been slow about responding to the threats, worried about the nearly fifty thousand Russian forces just across the border.

They fear that committing their troops could lead to a Russian invasion, which Russia has said would be to "ensure peace" in their smaller neighbor.

Ferry Sinks Off South Korea

A ferry carrying nearly five hundred people sank between two South Korean islands, on Wednesday.

Thirty-four ships and eighteen helicopters responded to help with rescue efforts.

One person has been confirmed dead and only about one hundred and fifty have so far been rescued.

Officials said that the rest of those who had been aboard are in the water, awaiting rescue.

It is believed that the ferry, which was headed to Jeje island, ran aground.

A full investigation is set to begin, once rescue efforts are concluded.