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Baby mammoth carcass wows crowds in MoscowYuka, a 39,000-year-old baby mammoth, was found four years ago in the Siberian permafrost. Scientists call Yuka the best preserved mammoth in the history of paleontology.
Ukraine condemned Russia's stance on rebel vote as 'destructive and provocative'The Nov. 2 vote would be held in defiance of Ukrainian national elections last Sunday in which pro-Western parties, dedicated to holding the former Soviet republic together and negotiating a settlement to the conflict, triumphed.
- Over a dozen trapped after Turkish coal mine accident
Officials say a broken water pipe is flooding the mine, from where 20 others were able to escape or were rescued.
South Korea spy agency claims to have explained Kim Jong-un absenceThe National Intelligence Service told legislators that a foreign doctor operated on Kim's ankle in September or October.
Toronto elects new mayor, says 'no thanks' to Rob Ford's brotherTorontonians have elected conservative John Tory as their new mayor, bidding adieu to the wild antics of Rob Ford and declining a last-minute mayoral bid from his brother.
- Suicide bomb kills 27 Shiite fighters near Baghdad
Driving a van packed with explosives, a suicide bomber killed 27 Shi'ite militiamen and wounded dozens more on the outskirts of the Iraqi town of Jurf al-Sakhar, on Monday.
South Africa mourns shocking death of national soccer team captainSouth Africa's national soccer goalkeeper and captain, Senzo Meyiwa, was killed during an apparent house robbery on Sunday. 'Words cannot express the nation's shock at this loss,' President Jacob Zuma said in a statement, leading the national grief for Meyiwa.
S. Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for ferry captainProsecutors are also demanding life sentences for three key ferry crew members and 30-year sentences against 11 others.
- Why South Africa prosecutors want to appeal Oscar Pistorius conviction
South African prosecutors disagree with the culpable homicide conviction and the five-year sentence for Oscar Pistorius. They believe the judge misinterpreted the law, and Pistorius should be convicted of murder.
Challenges face Brazil's Rousseff after winning re-electionPresident Dilma Rousseff of Brazil won a second term Sunday night, defeating Aecio Neves. Now, she must turn her attention to the nation's economic future.
- Canada shooter: Selfie video sheds light on his motives
A video made by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau prior to his attack on Canada's Parliament last weeks, indicates he was "driven by ideological and political motives," say police.
Israeli schools cancel trips as tensions rise in JerusalemSecurity forces have stepped up patrols in Jerusalem after violent incidents in recent days. City officials insist that the disputed capital is still safe to visit.
- ISIS mounts renewed attack on Syrian town
The Islamic State is making a concerted push to take Kobani, a town on the Syrian border with Turkey. Kurdish fighters have been defending the town with support from a US-led coalition.
- Ukraine braces for Sunday's elections
The Ukraine election is likely to radically reshape the Parliament in the wake of last February's street uprising.
- Iran executes woman who killed her alleged rapist
Reyhaneh Jabbari was hanged for murder; she claimed that the victim was trying to rape her. The execution drew broad international condemnation.
- Google executive breaks speed of sound in record skydive
Alan Eustace lept from a weather balloon at 135,890 feet while wearing a space suit; he broke the speed of sound during his descent.
- Ottawa gunman thought mosque too liberal
Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who murdered a Canadian soldier and then attacked Parliament Hill in Ottawa was expelled from a Vancouver mosque after complaining that it welcomed non-Muslims as well as repeatedly trespassing inside the building.
Attack on military post in Sinai kills 30 Egyptian troopsAn attack on an army checkpoint in the Sinai Peninsula killed 30 Egyptian troops on Friday, making it the deadliest single attack in decades on military.
Why did the Queen sign her first tweet 'Elizabeth R'?Most members of the royal family do not tweet personally — they are represented by official accounts managed by spokespeople.
Ukrainian PM warns weekend election could be disrupted by RussiaPrime Minister Arsenic Yatseniuk has ordered a full security mobilization to prevent 'terrorist acts' from being carried out.
