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- Reeva Steenkamp: Prosecutor in murder trial says Pistorius is egotist
Reeva Steenkamp was the South African model shot and killed in the early morning hours of February 14, 2013, by her boyfriend, Olympian double amputee Oscar Pistorius.
- Netanyahu orders ministers to cut contact with Palestinians
In a move that seemed to set back US-brokered Middle East peace talks further, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his cabinet ministers and their ministry directors to cut off contact with their Palestinian counterparts. Some lower level contact will continue.
- Why most Australians don't fear sharks
The Australian government is running a shark culling program, but 77 percent of Australians say they are "not at all frightened" or only "moderately frightened" by sharks, says a new survey. Some 87 percent say that sharks should not be killed.
- Saudi Arabia moves to allow girls to play sports in school
For the first time, the Shoura Council, which advises the Saudi government, recommended that girls be allowed to play sports in state-run schools if they conform to Sharia rules on dress and gender segregation.
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Hope rises as more pings detected
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Australian official is "optimistic" the wreckage of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will soon be found. A data analysis of the signals heard Saturday determined they were coming from a plane's flight data recorder.
- White House calls Iran's choice of UN ambassador 'not viable'
White House spokesman Jay Carney said the Obama administration had informed Iran that Hamid Abutalebi was 'not viable' as its new United Nations ambassador. Abutalebi was allegedly involved in the 1979 hostage crisis in which US Embassy staff was held for 444 days.
- Pistorius shocks court, breaking down during testimony
Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius took the stand again on Tuesday, describing his relationship with girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and the last night of her life. He broke down into heaving sobs while explaining that he mistook her for an intruder and shot her.
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: How long will black box signals last?
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: The hunt continued Tuesday with no new signals detected since Sunday. The black box batteries on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are designed to last 30 days, but could be damaged - or could last for weeks more.
- Eastern Ukraine region declared independent by pro-Russian separatists
The activists demanded that a referendum be held no later than May 11 on the possible secession of the Donetsk region, which borders Russia.
- Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: More 'pings' from recorders heard
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: The Australian ship Ocean Shield picked up signals in an area about 1,000 miles northwest of Perth.Two distinct pinger returns were audible, which would be consistent with the two black box recorders on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
- Oscar Pistorius tearfully apologizes to Reeva Steenkamp's family
Oscar Pistorius began testifying in his defense Monday as he faces charges of murdering his girl friend. Pistorius apologized, described panic attacks, and his life story.
- US to deploy destroyers to counter North Korean threat
US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel warned both North Korea and China to respect their neighbor's borders and announced plans to deploy two additional ballistic missile destroyers to aid Japan in conflict with North Korea.
- Pro-Russians seize eastern Ukraine government buildings
Secessionist sentiment grows as pro-Russian demonstrators storm Ukraine government buildings in several major cities in eastern Ukraine.
- Rwandans find friendship, healing in forgiveness
Twenty years after the Rwandan genocide, a former Hutu soldier and his Tutsi victim work side by side to build a single Rwanda.
- Rebels intensify shelling of Syrian capital
Violence in Damascus intensified this weekend as mortar shells exploded near Damascus Opera House, on Sunday. Twenty-two people were injured by mortar fire on Saturday.
- EU struggles to revise approach to Russia
The European Union's 28 governments met in Athens Saturday to discuss a revised approach to Russia, following its annexation of Crimea. Concerns about Russia's intentions toward Georgia and Moldova were at the forefront of conversation.
- Japan will strike any North Korean missile deemed dangerous
Japan's defense minister issued an order this week to prepare for any additional missile launches from North Korea, following Pyongyang's recent test of a medium-range missile and its exchange of live artillery rounds with South Korea.
- Feud between families leaves 23 dead in two days in Egypt's Aswan province
A feud between an Arab clan and a Nubian family, sparked by accusations members of the clan supported ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, became violent this week. Insults and beating were followed by shootings and a full scale attack on an Arab neighborhood.
- Pussy Riot members: Why they want to reform Russian prisons
Pussy Riot members were cleared of inciting religious hatred Friday by a Russian court. At the same time, Pussy Riot members were speaking out in New York on prisoners' rights.
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Chinese ship detects a 'pulse'
After five weeks of fruitless looking, a Chinese ship has reportedly detected a 'pulse' in the Indian Ocean, but it's unclear if it's related to the missing jet. Malaysian officials reaffirmed their commitment to finding missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.