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Ecuador moves to expel US embassy military personnelPresident Correa publicly complained in January that the US had too many military officers in Ecuador. Washington provided $7 million in security assistance to Quito last year.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech and captain John Terry out for rest of seasonChelsea veterans Petr Cech and John Terry were injured during separate incidents in Tuesday's 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal match, prompting Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to make the Champions League his team's priority.
- Sherpas boycott Mount Everest: Is climbing season over?
In the aftermath of Everest's deadliest disaster, many of the Sherpa mountain guides currently in Mount Everest base camps are packing and leaving. Nepal's government appeared to have agreed to some of the Sherpas' demands.
Fans honor Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez in Mexico CityGarcia Marquez memorial: Hundreds thronged Mexico City's Palace of Fine Arts to honor Gabriel Garcia Marquez, pioneer of magical realism and author of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.'
- Did Syria use chlorine gas against rebels in Kfar Zeit?
The US State Department says there are indications that a toxic chemical, probably chlorine, was used against opposition forces in Syria earlier in April.
Al-Qaeda strikes kill 55 according to Yemen officialsAl-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: The assault appeared to be a significant escalation in the US and Yemeni campaign against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the terror group's powerful branch in the southern Arabian nation.
Syria to hold presidential election on June 3President Bashar al-Assad has not declared his candidacy yet, but he is expected to run - and win. His once-tenuous hold on power has tightened again after a string of regime victories.
Mount Everest avalanche triggers calls for sherpa boycottMount Everest avalanche: A Sherpa boycott could critically disrupt the Everest climbing season, which is key to the livelihood of thousands of Nepali guides and porters.
Donna Vekic beats Dominika Cibulkova for 1st WTA titleDonna Vekic, playing in her third final, prevailed in a match that stretched to almost three hours.
- Is Ukraine peace pact unraveling?
Pro-Moscow separatist gunmen showing no sign of surrendering government buildings they have seized. US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Kiev on Monday offering new technical support to the Ukrainian government to implement energy and economic reforms.
- South Korea ferry crew guilty of 'murderous behavior,' says President Park
The ferry captain initially told passengers to stay in their rooms and waited more than half an hour to issue an evacuation order as the ferry Sewol sank this past week.
Malaysian airliner lands safely after tire burstsMalaysia Airlines flight 192 bound for Bangalore returned to Kuala Lumpur early Monday after a tire burst during takeoff. The plane landed safely and no injuries have been reported.
Former army general favorite in Egyptian presidential raceOnly two candidates will run in Egypt's upcoming presidential election, a leftist politician and the former army general who ousted Egypts first freely-elected president.
Malaysia Flight 370 relatives not ready to talk money amid ongoing searchThe Malaysian government and Malaysia Airlines attempted to initiate a discussion of financial compensation with the relatives of the missing Flight 370 passengers and crew. The family members do not want to talk money until they have some answers about what happened to the missing jet.
Do West Bank Israelis, Palestinians live under different set of laws?A tale of two rock throwing teens, highlights disparities in Israeli justice system in the West Bank, where Israelis are live under civilian rule and Palestinians are governed by military law.
South Korea ferry evacuation clouded by confusionA transcript between South Korean ferry crew and Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Center fuels families' concerns that delays in issuing evacuation order may have hampered rescue efforts.
Ukraine accuses Russia of staging Easter firefightThree separatists were killed in a firefight in Slaviansk, Sunday. Ukrainian intelligence officials deny instigating the attack and point to the rapid response from the Russian media as evidence that Russia staged the incident.
Pope Francis delivers Easter plea for peaceDevout Catholics from all over the world overflowed St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis's Easter Mass. The pope punctuated the service with prayers for regions of the world stricken by violence.
- 85 schoolgirls still missing, Boko Haram claims responsibility for bus station bombing
The leader of the Boko Haram terrorist network released a video Saturday claiming responsibility for the massive explosion at a busy bus station near Nigeria's capital Monday, which killed at least 75 people. The video makes no mention of more than 100 girls who were abducted this week.
Yemen: US drone strike kills at least 9 suspected militants, 3 civiliansYemeni military officials say a US drone struck a vehicle carrying suspected al-Qaida militants as well as a passing car carrying civilians Saturday. The US is said to have launched 99 drone strikes in Yemen since 2002.
