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- Former army general favorite in Egyptian presidential race
Only 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 search
The 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 confusion
A 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 firefight
Three 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 peace
Devout 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 civilians
Yemeni 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.
- Papua New Guinea earthquake: One of six strong quakes this week
Papua New Guinea earthquake: The island nation was shaken by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake Saturday. An initial tsunami warning was later canceled. No serious injuries or damage was reported.
- Easter truce: Ukraine government suspends 'anti-terrorist operation' in east
The Ukrainian government said it would not attack pro-Russian separatists occupying government buildings in eastern Ukraine over Easter weekend, but warned the militants could face 'more concrete actions,' if they failed to start surrendering next week.
- Malaysia Airlines sea floor search could end within a week
The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was at a 'critical juncture' and Malaysia officials asked for prayers for its success. The search has narrowed to a 6.2 mile circle on the sea floor.
- Four French journalists held hostage 10 months, released in Syria
Four French journalists held for nearly a year in Syria, were released Saturday. It wasn't clear if a ransom had been paid for their release, nor which group in Syria's civil war held the men.
- 13 bodies found, 4 survivors recovering following Mount Everest avalanche
Rescuers recovered a 13th body Saturday from the snow and ice on a narrow climbing pass known as the 'popcorn field' on Mount Everest. On Friday, a sudden avalanche buried a group of Sherpa guides. Survivors said the path had been unstable.
- Utah plane in Iran: Mystery solved
Utah plane in Iran: A plane owned by the Bank of Utah carried an African business delegation to Iran. The plane's presence in Iran raises questions about whether the Utah bank has violated US sanctions on Iran.
- Captain of South Korean ferry, two crew members arrested for alleged negligence
The captain of the ferry that sank Wednesday off South Korea's southern coast was arrested along with a helmsmen and a third mate on suspicion of negligence. The captain defended his decision to wait before evacuating, while more than 300 remain missing or dead.
- Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for captain of sunken S. Korean ferry
Investigators looking into the sinking of the 'Sewol,' a passenger and cargo ferry, off the coast of South Korea, want to talk with the ship's captain who made it off the boat alive.
- Algeria's ailing president Bouteflika wins 4th term
Bouteflika's chief opponent, Ali Benflis, who garnered only 12 percent of the vote, said the election Thursday was marked by 'fraud on a massive scale' and vowed not to accept the results.
- Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes southern Mexico
An Associated Press reporter said the temblor was felt in the resort city of Acapulco.
- Maundy Thursday: Church must be open to sick and homeless, says pope
Maundy Thursday: Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 disabled people on Maundy Thursday, saying the Catholic Church must always be a refuge for the needy.
- Evacuation order came too late on sinking South Korea ferry, survivors say
Rescue efforts Thursday to try to reach the more than 280 missing ferry passengers have been hampered by bad weather off the coast of South Korea.