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Colombia bus fire kills 32 childrenColombia bus fire: 18 others escaped the disaster on Sunday. The Colombia bus fire took place in a northern village of the South American nation.
Brotherhood supporters sentenced to death, imprisonment in Egyptian mass trialsBrotherhood supporters: In some cases, the verdicts came after no more than two hearings, drawing criticism from human rights activists and foreign governments.
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams win big in RomeNovak Djokovic dedicated the title to his flood-hit native Serbia by carving a heart on the clay with his racket, and Serena Williams kept the crowd from being a factor in her victory over home favorite Sara Errani.
Gripen fighter jets, world's highest minimum wage rejected by Swiss votersGripen fighter jets costing $3.5 billion were narrowly rejected, but a proposal increasing the minimum wage to 22 Swiss francs ($24.70) was voted down, with more than three quarters of voters opposed.
Serbian floods threaten Belgrade power plant, unleash landslidesThree days of constant rain have produced the usual three months of precipitation for Serbia. Flooding threatens cities and towns, as well as landslides and landmines left over from the Balkans conflict of the 1990s.
Swiss voters rebuff $25 minimum wageSwiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to boost the nation's minimum wage to $25 per hour, amid fears that the increase could backfire if businesses responded by cutting workers' hours and jobs.
Dozens detained, 3 arrested in Turkish mine disasterTurkish prosecutors have arrested three people in the wake of the devastating mine disaster that killed 301 miners. Protesters have blamed the mining company for failing to adhere to safety standards.
Worst deluge in a century inundates Serbia, BosniaThe worst rains to hit the Balkan region in a century have claimed at least 37 lives. In Serbia, flood waters have already slashed the nation's power generating capacity.
North Korea apologizes for 'serious' building collapseNorth Korean officials confirmed reports that an apartment building in the capital city collapsed on Tuesday. The death toll is yet unknown but casualties could number in the hundreds.
FA Cup final: Arsenal team and fans enjoy victory paradeFA Cup final took place Saturday, with Arsenal coming out on top. Arsenal and its fans celebrated the FA Cup final victory with a championship parade Sunday.
Manmohan Singh: India's 'accidental' prime minister bows outManmohan Singh has resigned as Indian prime minister after the election of Narendra Modi late last week. Manmohan Singh spent ten years as the head of the Indian government.
Vietnam quashes anti-China protests in face of investor backlashThe Vietnamese government clamped down on violent demonstrations protesting China's role in a standoff in the South China Sea citing the need to protect all foreign investors – even Chinese.
International summit weighs sanctions on Boko HaramIntelligence officials from the United Sates, Europe, and Africa gathered in Paris Saturday to hammer out a plan to rescue the 276 Nigerian schoolgirls being held hostage by Boko Haram.
India's new PM-elect considering potential cabinet ministersNarendra Modi is looking at possible candidates for his new cabinet, including the important post of financial minister.
West African leaders vow 'total war' on Boko HaramAt a Paris summit, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Benin pledged to implement a regional approach against Boko Haram, and agreed to launch coordinated patrols and rescue operations, share intelligence, and monitor borders.
Civilians evacuate Benghazi as army plans fresh attack on militantsDozens of families left western districts of Benghazi Saturday, following fighting between the Libyan National Army and Islamist militants. Benghazi's airport remained closed, and the death toll from Friday's fighting rose to 43.
Portugal retakes control of its finances, freeing itself from EU oversightOn Saturday, Portugal freed itself from the austerity of oversight imposed by the EU and IMF as part of its bailout package. Portugal will still face some oversight until 2035, when 75 percent of its loan will be paid back.
54 bodies recovered as Bangladesh resumes search for ferry victimsFollowing protests by families of the victims, Bangladeshi officials resumed searching for the bodies of passengers on a ferry that sank during a storm Thursday in the River Meghna. It's unclear how many were aboard the ferry, but police believe about 100 are still missing.
Iran talks hit setback, how serious?Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers made 'no progress,' this week. Further talks are planned for June, though some doubt a deal can be reached by the July 20 target date.
Chinese work site attacked in Cameroon, 10 missing, Boko Haram suspectedOn Friday, power was cut to a camp operated by a Chinese construction company working to repair roads in northern Cameroon near the Sambisa forest, a Boko Haram stronghold. A five-hour gunfight followed, and at least one Cameroon soldier was killed and 10 people are believed to have been kidnapped.
