Crimea votes to join Russia; Obama condemns plan
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President Barack Obama pauses as he talks about the situation in Ukraine, Thursday, in the briefing room of the White House. The president said a referendum for Ukraine’s Crimea region to separate and become part of Russia would violate international law. (Associated Press)
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