美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-02-23(在线收听

 Thousands of police in Ukraine are doing battle against 20,000 protesters after at least 13 people were killed in street clashes earlier in the day. Police dismantled some of the barricades in Independence Square, the epicenter of nearly 3 months of anti-government protests.

 
The Winter Olympics in Russia have taken more of a political turn. Two members of the punk group Pussy Riot were among 9 people detained while walking in downtown Sochi. All were later released, no charges were filed.
 
Venezuela opposition leader surrenders to police on day of dueling demonstrations. Leopoldo Lopez made an impassioned speech to some 5,000 supporters, saying he hoped his detention will open Venezuela's eyes to their government's authoritarian style.
 
A last place finish for Jamaica in the two-men bobsled competition at the Olympics has not affected their spirits. Fan favorites, the Jamaicans are a big hit in Russia
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