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- Fatal hot air balloon crash in Egypt under investigation
A hot air balloon crash near Luxor, Egypt, killed 19 foreign tourists. Two people, including one Egyptian, were also injured. Egyptian officials are investigating what cause the hot air balloon to ignite and crash.
- Syrian government offers to meet with opposition
Against a backdrop of steady military gains for the opposition forces, Bashar Assad's government proposed a meeting. Critics call it a tactic to keep western arms out of opposition hands.
- Iceland porn ban: Can a wired country go porn-free?
Iceland's proposed ban on pornography has sparked a debate about the feasibility of such a ban, as well as how a porn ban fits the ideals of the liberal island nation.
- Iran response to Argo: The DVD sells for $1 in streets
Iran response to Argo: Iranian officials call Argo "an anti-Iran film" and are funding their own version of events. But the response by Iranian students is more positive.
- Fidel Castro appears at parliament, leadership speculation continues
Fidel Castro's surprise appearance added to expectations, fueled by his brother, that the usually routine session might shed light on future leadership of the communist-run nation.
- Greece helicopter prison escape plan foiled
Prison officials said that they recovered well over 500 bullets fired from the helicopter.
- Why Cardinal Keith O'Brien is stepping down
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's highest-ranking Catholic leader, resigned. Cardinal O'Brien also will not be attending the conclave in Rome.
- Raul Castro to step down: Who will run Cuba next?
Raul Castro, president of Cuba, says he'll step down in five years. Who will replace Castro? Miguel Diaz-Canel has been tapped to be first in the line of succession.
- Out: Karzai bans US special forces from key province
A statement from Afghanistan's National Security Council said that Afghans working with US forces have allegedly been 'harassing, annoying, torturing and even murdering innocent people.'
- Pistorius' brother faces culpable homicide charge for 2008 car accident
Carl Pistorius, brother of Oscar Pistorius, currently faces a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 car accident in which a woman motorcyclist was killed. Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting of his girlfriend.
- West Bank tensions flare after Palestinian detainee's death
Israel has called for a stop to anti-Israeli protests in the West Bank. Palestinians are angered by the death of a detainee who Israeli officials say died of a heart attack in an Israeli prison Saturday. Palestinian officials have called for an investigation into the death.
- Suicide bombers target Afghan intelligence agency, police
The insurgents launched four coordinated attacks today in the space of a few hours.
- Economy at stake in Italian parliamentary elections
While investors and EU countries watch closely, Italians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday to vote for parliamentary representatives. Those elected could impact how Italy copes with its financial crisis.
- Pope Benedict departs from script slightly in penultimate appearance
Benedict gave his pontificate's final Sunday blessing today. He has one more public appearance, a general audience later this week in St. Peter's Square.
- Vatican calls reports of conspiracy by Italian media 'completely false'
Since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation the Italian media has speculated there could be more to the story, and has written unflattering stories about the Vatican's administration. On Saturday, the Vatican accused the Italian media of spreading false reports.
- Steenkamp family struggles with grief, Pistorius released on bail
Oscar Pistorius spent Saturday at his uncle's home after being released on bail. Pistorius, the double-amputee South African Olympic sprinter, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Steenkamp family has been beset by grief.
- For Taliban victims, Pakistani peace talks feel like betrayal
Recently, the Pakistani government and Taliban forces in the country have expressed interest in peace talks. But for thousands of civilians who have been injured or lost a loved one at the hands of the Taliban, the idea is abhorrent.
- North Korea warns US commander in South Korea, threatens 'miserable destruction'
On Saturday, a top North Korean military official warned that if the US and South Korea continued with routine joint drills, which North Korea views as hostile, South Korea would face 'miserable destruction.'
- Hitler on Indian ballot? Frankenstein, Hitler among those running for election in Indian state
Hitler on Indian ballot: This 54-year-old father of three has won three elections to the state assembly with little controversy over being named after the Nazi dictator.
- Judge frees Oscar Pistorius on bail as Steenkamp family watches
Oscar Pistorius ruled to be no threat to society and not a flight risk. South African judge sets bail at about $114,000. Sprinter's hands trembling early but Oscar Pistorius' face unmoved in bail decision.