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- Taliban suspected in wedding hall bombing
Terrorists are suspected in Saturday's suicide bombing of a wedding.
- China removes grounded warship, easing sea tensions
China removed a ship that ran aground on a disputed shoal off the Philippines before it could spark further maritime tensions in the South China Sea.
- Red Cross: Syria now in civil war, rules of war apply
The Red Cross assessment can form the basis for potential war crimes prosecutions in the future.
- Wedding blast in Afghanistan kills 23, including local politician
The suicide bombing targeted the wedding of the government official's daughter.
- Canada town hit by landslide; 4 thought missing
The landslide struck Thursday morning above the shores of Kootenay Lake, tearing through the tiny community of Johnsons Landing.
- Rioting 'anarchy' in Belfast after token Orange parade
Shots were fired and dozens of Catholic youths threw bricks and petrol bombs at riot police in Belfast Friday morning, a day after a small Protestant parade passed their neighborhood.
- Thailand averts a political crisis
Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled that the prime minister can move ahead with constitutional reform, dismissing a complaint that his party was plotting to overthrow the monarchy.
- South China Sea meeting ends in stalemate
The stakes have risen in the South China Sea as the US military shifts its attention back to Asia, emboldening the Philippines and Vietnam to take tougher stance against Beijing.
- Massacre in Tremseh? Syrians deny it but evidence mounts
Death toll estimates of 200 in the village of Tremseh are not confirmed. But eyewitnesses say, and amateur videos show, an attack. Syrian officials blame 'terrorists.'
- Syrian army accused of attacking hundreds
In what may be the worst single incident of violence in 16 months of conflict in Syria, more than 200 people are reported dead. Due to restrictions on journalists within the country, the reports cannot be verified. People in the region say they're 'terrified.'
- Mont Blanc avalanche: 'Scary and tragic'
Nine hikers in France lost their lives in an avalanche on Mont Blanc in France, home to the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The dead include one of Britain's most famous climbers.
- In Syria: Why is Turkey reluctant to take the lead?
Turks hope that peace between the two countries can be restored. But Syrian refugees hope Turkey will take a more aggressive stance.
- French Alps avalanche is the deadliest since 2008
Nine climbers died in the French Alps avalanche near Mont Blanc: three Britons, three Germans, two Spaniards and one Swiss. Four climbers are still missing: two Britons and two Germans. Rescue efforts will begin again on Friday, weather permitting.
- North Korea leader gives thumbs up to 'Rocky,' Disney characters
Mini-skirts, guitars, a dancing Winnie the Pooh, and the theme song to "Rocky." Is this North Korea? A televised gala performance for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marks a cultural shift.
- Avalanche in French Alps leaves at least nine dead, several missing
Nine European climbers succumbed to an avalanche on the slopes of Mont Blanc. Nine climbers in a group of 28 were injured, and several are still missing, say officials.
- South Korea unexpectedly lowers key interest rate
South Korea's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate on Thursday in the hopes of guarding against financial crisis.
- Via illegal cellphone call, North Korean brother reaches out to his South Korean sister
Two siblings reconnected when one took a huge risk to ask for financial help. It is estimated that about $10 million flows into South Korea each year as defectors reach out to try to assist their families.
- US eases sanctions, allows companies to do business with Myanmar
After 15 years of sanctions, the US will allow investment in Myanmar again. The move was the latest in a three-year push to normalize diplomatic relations with Myanmar.
- Syrian ambassador to Iraq abandons Assad regime, defects
The Syrian ambassador to Iraq announced he was resigning his post and joining the opposition, pointing to signs that Assad's regime may be deteriorating.
- Romney says Obama 'naive' when it comes to Chavez
Mitt Romney slammed President Obama after he stated he didn't consider Venezuela much of a national security threat.