with more russian troops gathering on the ukrainian border — washington has warned any invasion will be met with a swift, severe and united response. concern is growing for the welfare of female protesters in afghanistan with reports that some may have been abducted during nightime raids. the taliban denies it is behind the abductions. more than 100 people have been killed or wounded in an air strike by the saudi—led coalition in yemen. a detention centre was hit in saada, a stronghold of the rebel houthi movement. thousands of people in the capital sanaa have protested against the attacks. stars including cher, boy george and bonnie tyler have led tributes to the singer meat loaf. the rock legend died at the age of 7a.