Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of households and wounded at least 15 people, officials said Friday, as a new report showed that civilian casualties from Russia's invasion have climbed steeply. (Pics/AFP)

Nearly 30,000 people took part in an anti-austerity strike in Brussels, where clashes between youths and riot police led to the use of tear gas and water cannon. The demonstrations were driven by opposition to the government's proposed €10 billion savings plan, which includes spending cuts and other austerity measures. (PICS/AFP)