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- Quebec train explosion caused by inadequate brakes, says company
Hundreds of investigators continue to sift through the wreckage of Saturday's train explosion in Quebec. In a news conference on Wednesday, the head of the Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway pointed to insufficient hand brakes as a likely cause of the accident, which left 60 people missing or dead.
- Royal baby watch: Britain counting down to royal baby's arrival
Royal baby watch: The royal baby's arrival will be announced via Twitter, websites, and with a notice outside Buckingham Palace.
- Edward Snowden heads to Venezuela? Yes! No. Maybe?
Edward Snowden's whereabouts and travel plans are unclear. Rumors about that Edward Snowden has already or will soon be heading to Venezuela, but confirmation remains elusive.
- Costa Concordia captain's trial begins in Italy
Costa Concordia: The trial of the ship's captain began on Tuesday and then was adjourned, due to a lawyers strike in Italy. The trial of the Costa Concordia captain is expected to resume later this month.
- Ramadan truce across Syria? UN Chief Ban Ki-moon makes an appeal
On the eve of Ramadan, Ban Ki-moon called for everyone in Syria to put down their weapons during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, 'for the sake of the Syrian people.'
- Pope Francis greets immigrants, blasts indifference over migration deaths
On Pope Francis's first visit outside Rome, to a tiny Sicilian island that is the primary point of entry into Europe for African migrants, Pope Francis challenged everyone to take responsibility for the migrants' desperation, urging them not to have 'anesthesia of the heart.'
- Venezuala Snowden's last chance: Russian official
Venezuala: Snowden hasn't yet been in contact. Russian officials say he has been stuck in the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport since arriving on a flight from Hong Kong two weeks ago.
- Mohamed ElBaradei named as Egypt interim prime minister
The Nobel laureate has been an opposition leader and voice of dissent since the fall of Egypt's military government two years ago.
- Sabine Lisicki: Overcoming opponents and obstacles to reach Wimbledon final
Sabine Lisicki has a small issue with the grass courts at Wimbledon. Marion Bartoli will meet Sabine Lisicki in the ladies championship final Saturday.
- Madeleine McCann may still be alive, say British police
Madeleine McCann: British police have a list of 38 persons of interest and have launched a full investigation into the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal.
- Marion Bartoli vs. Sabine Lisicki in Wimbledon finals
Marion Bartoli of France takes on Sabine Lisicki of Germany in Saturday's final. It will be the second at Wimbledon in the 45-year Open era between two women who have never won a Grand Slam title. Marion Bartoli reached the final once before in 2007.
- After coup, Egypt swears in an interim president
Adly Mansour, the chief justice of Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court, was sworn in Thursday as Egypt's interim president. No date has been set by the military for a new election.
- Egypt ousts Mursi, creating dilemma for West
Egyptians elected Mohamed Mursi as president in a vote held just a year ago. On Wednesday, the country's military overthrew his government. Many celebrated his departure, while others worried about the transition away from a democratically-elected government.
- Snowden search on Bolivian plane sparks Latin American criticism
Leaders across Latin America shared concerns about the significance of the diversion of Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane. Bolivian officials suggested the United States encouraged the diversion because Morales previously suggested he would consider granting asylum to former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
- Nelson Mandela family feud: What is it about?
Nelson Mandela: In the latest chapter of an ongoing Mandela family feud, a court ruled that the bodies of three of Nelson Mandela's children must be moved from Mandela's birthplace back to the ailing former South African leader's hometown. Some who have been following the saga say the dispute is about greed.
- Egypt's military deposes President Morsi and suspends constitution
The Egyptian Army chief announced Wednesday on national television that President Mohammed Morsi has been relieved of his duties.
- Egypt: A military coup underway?
The Egyptian president's national security adviser said on Wednesday that a "military coup" was under way and army and police violence was expected to remove pro-Morsi demonstrators. A travel ban was issued for Morsi and leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Vatican approves second miracle, clears Pope John Paul II for sainthood
The Vatican announced Pope John Paul II has cleared the final obstacle to sainthood, a second miracle, and now awaits just final approval from Pope Francis and a date for the ceremony.
- Morsi rejects Egyptian military ultimatum, will make own attempt at reconciliation
Protesters against the Morsi regime remain encamped in Tahrir Square, with more demonstrations planned.
- Sumatra earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 leaves six dead
Sumatra earthquake: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Indonesia's Aceh province on the island of Sumatra Tuesday, triggering a landslide and killing at least six people. The earthquake also damaged more than 300 buildings.