OSCE Observers Seized in Ukraine by Pro Russia Separatists

A bus carrying members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe was seized by Pro Russian separatists near Sloviansk, Ukraine.

Seven international observers belonging to the OSCE, five members of the Ukrainian military, and their driver were aboard the bus.

They have been taken to an undisclosed location, with the separatists accusing them of being spies.

International observer missions had been agreed to by the US, EU, Ukraine, and Russia, in Geneva, however not been agreed to by the separatists.

The detaining of the international observers is but one more addition to the high tensions in eastern Ukraine.

Separatists have seized several towns in the area, while Ukrainian troops have begun slowly reclaiming territory.

However, Russia continues it's threats to invade Ukraine if things aren't done peacefully.

Backing those threats are fifty thousand Russian troops who are conducting maneuvers just east of the border.

NATO nations are on increasing alert due to the deteriorating situation, which has not been helped by Russia's continued belligerence.

As part of the increased preparedness, US troops have arrived in Poland to take part in exercises with NATO nations.

25 Killed by 3 Explosions at Political Rally in Baghdad

Twenty-five people were killed when three explosions struck a political rally, in Baghdad.

Dozens more were injured.

Officials say that two truck bombs and a roadside bomb were used in the terrorist attack.

The explosions happened as the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq rally was coming to a close.


The Shiite Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq party is backed by Iran and openly supports the Syrian regime.

Their international connections have angered Sunni opponents, and terrorists from that branch of Islam are likely to blame.

Iraqi elections are set to take place on Wednesday, April 30.

The country has faced some of it's worst violence, in years, as they approach.