Dozens dead in Kiev as protests rage on

NBC News: Dozens are dead, hundreds are injured as protests continue in Ukraine’s capital Kiev. European leaders are calling for an extraordinary meeting to discuss the crisis that has gripped the country for months.

Hand-to-hand street battles led to the deaths of protesters and as many as 10 police.

Photo: Anti-government protesters protect themselves behind shields as they clash with the police on Independence Square in Kiev early on Wednesday (Sergei Supinsky / AFP - Getty Images)

Meanwhile, presenting President Obama's schedule for today, February 20th:

1:50 AM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
2:05 AM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press
5:35 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at the Democratic Governors Association dinner The St. Regis, Washington DC Print Pool