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- France beefs up security in wake of Mali intervention
French soldiers are patrolling at some of the country's most recognizable tourist destinations and institutions, following weekend air strikes against Islamist rebels in the former French colony of Mali.
- Rapes, bombings drive half a million refugees out of Syria
The flood of refugees from Syria, driven by rampant bombings and the widespread use of rape as an instrument of terror, threatens to destabilize the Middle East.
- Djokovic, Sharapova, Williams win matches at Australian Open
On an opening day when Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams also easily won their first-round matches, Djokovic took his first step to becoming the first man to win three consecutive Australian Open titles in the Open era.
- Indian Army chief warns Pakistan not to tempt retaliation in Kashmir
India's Army chief said today that his troops would honor a cease-fire in Kashmir, but that they would 'be aggressive and offensive in the face of provocation and fire' from Pakistan.
- Heavy smog in Beijing prompts uncharacteristic government transparency
While welcomed by residents and environmentalists, Beijing's new openness about smog also put more pressure on the government to address underlying causes.
- Wildfires uncover drug lab in Australia, but miss big telescopes
Wildfires uncover drug lab in New South Wales, Australia. The illegal drug lab was revealed, and 28 homes were destroyed, by more than 140 wildfires burning across Australia.
- Report: Rape a 'major reason' refugees flee Syria
The International Rescue Committee said in a report released today that Syria is facing a 'staggering humanitarian crisis.' More than 600,000 Syrians have fled the country.
- Egypt orders retrial for Mubarak, bringing on further uncertainty
The reopening of a trial against former leader Hosni Mubarak will likely only exacerbate Egypt's instability.
- Gang-rape trial faces delay as court tries to determine suspect's age
Six men have been charged with gang-raping a woman in New Delhi last month. Resolving the question of whether one of them is a minor, as the suspect insists, could delay prosecution.
- Russians march in protest of American adoption ban
On Sunday, about 20,000 protesters took part in a march in Moscow, protesting a new law supported by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's parliament, which bans Americans from adopting Russian children.
- President of International Committee of the Red Cross arrives in Myanmar
On Sunday the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) arrived in Myanmar to set up prison inspections. The ICRC will also try to gain access to conflict areas on the borders of China and Thailand.
- Top Venezuelan leaders head to Havana, Chavez's bedside
Venezuela's vice president, head of congress, and oil minister traveled to Havana, Cuba on Sunday to check on the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Chavez has not spoken publicly since he underwent cancer surgery a month ago.
- Following attack on Italian consul, Libya announces special diplomatic security force
On Saturday, gunmen opened fire on the Italian consul's armored car in Benghzi, Libya. In the wake of this attack, and the Sept. 11 attack on the US mission which killed the ambassador and three other Americans, Libya has announced a plan for a special security force to protect foreign diplomats.
- Six arrested in India, accused of gang raping another bus passenger
Just weeks after a brutal gang rape on a bus led to the death of a student and sparked national outrage, six suspects have been arrested in a similar case, accused of raping a 29-year-old woman who was riding a bus.
- Egyptian appeals court overturns Mubarak's life sentence, orders retrial
An Egyptian court has not yet provided the reasoning behind its decision to overturn former President Hosni Mubarak's life sentence and order a retrial of the ousted leader. The ruling reignites the divisive issue of the fate of the former leader in a country still filled with political turmoil.
- Kurds rally in Paris, demand justice for 3 women killed in mysterious circumstances
The deaths of three Kurdish activists in Paris has spotlighted the complicated relationship between France, Turkey, and the Kurdistan Workers' Party. On Saturday, thousands of Kurds from across Europe arrived in Paris for a march to demand justice.
- Netanyahu closes roads to Palestinian tent site
Territorial disputes continue between the Israelis and Palestinians over an area of the West Bank known as E-1. On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu closed roads leading to a Palestinian tent site in preparation for evacuation.
- Syrian troops take back key Damascus suburb, Daraya
The day after rebel forces took a key air base in northwest Syria, the Syrian army announced their control of Daraya, a suburb of Damascus. Each side seems to be alternatively making advances and losing ground, with little progress overall in the Syrian conflict.
- France reports security agent killed in special forces mission in Somalia
The same day France launched air strikes against Islamist militants in Mali, an unrelated special forces operation in Somalia resulted in the death of one commando, as well as the hostage French forces were attempting to rescue. Denis Allex, a secret agent held since 2009, is thought to be dead.
- France pushes back Mali rebels with airstrikes
The French intervention in former French colony Mali continued Friday. Airstrikes drove Al Qaeda-linked militants out of Konna, a city that had been captured by the rebels. France entered the conflict at the request of Mali's president.