Ukraine accuses Russia of sending in the tanks – Jamaica might finally do the obvious – Indiana Jones versus the Garage Door of Doom – And a lot more in your CareerSpot World News Briefs:

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says three Russian tanks have moved into the eastern part of the country to assist pro-Moscow separatists fighting Kiev’s government troops.  Poroshenko has told Russian president Vladimir Putin that the situation is “unacceptable”.  Russia denies the report and accused Kiev of “another piece of false information”.

Thousands of Cambodian workers have fled Thailand since last month’s coup d’etat, and more are crossing the border every day.  Phnom Penh says 20,000 have returned, human rights groups believe it could be twice that.  And the coup itself might have only been the final straw – many Cambodians are coming back with stories about being mistreated and robbed by their employers and the Thai military. 

Jamaica is proposing major changes in its Marijuana laws.  The justice minister is asking lawmakers to decriminalize “Ganja” for religious purposes, a major victory for the Rastafarian community.  For everyone else, possession of no more than two ounces would become a petty offense that would result in a fine but not a criminal arrest.  And a legal pathway will be created for people to get their past arrest records expunged.  Okay, every one of those links was Reggae, so enjoy the playlist and Happy Friday!

The West African Commission on Drugs is also promoting a new approach on tackling drug-related crime.  Of the thousands arrested on drugs offenses, the commission says most going to prison are small-team dealers or middlemen, and penny-ante personal users and addicts.  Meanwhile, the huge cartels from South America and Europe that use the West African region as a transfer point remain untouched.  The report says the annual trade in cocaine alone through West Africa is now worth A$1.3 Billion, which is more than the total of foreign direct investment in the region.

The European Court of Justice is considering a case that might force employers to treat obesity as a disability.  Karsten Kaltoft of Denmark was sacked from his job as a childcare worker for being overweight – 160 kilograms.  He insists that his girth is not a problem and he can do the job, but his employer says he can’t bend over to tie the kids’ shoelaces.

Rik Mayall suffered an “acute cardiac event” before his death earlier this week.  The late actor and comedian’s wife Barbara Robbins says it happened after his usual morning run on Monday.  Mayall is remembered for his work on TV series such as “The Young Ones”, “Bottom”, “Blackadder”, and for the movie “Drop Dead Fred”.

Actor Harrison Ford was airlifted to hospital after an accident at London’s famed Pinewood Studios, where the new Star Wars movie is in production.  The 71-year old, who portrays Han Solo, apparently got his ankle caught in a falling garage door.  Officials say it’s not life-threatening.  Ford is joined by original Star Wars series cast mates Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Peter Mayhew in the new flick, as well as by newcomers Lupita Nyong’o, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow.

Former US President George H.W. Bush celebrated his 90th birthday with his 8th parachute jump.  Assisted, of course, and once he landed his aides helped him back into his wheelchair.  According to the US Air Force, the World War II vet’s first jump took place 70 years ago:  “President Bush's first parachute jump took place when he was shot down over the Pacific island of Chi Chi Jima on September 2, 1944.”