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- 11 pulled from abandoned mine in South Africa
Men working illegally in an abandoned gold mine near Johannesburg were trapped Saturday morning. Rescue teams cleared the shaft entrance and pulled at least 11 to safety, though a number remain below ground.
- Manhunt on for Venezuelan opposition leader
Government forces raided the home of Leopoldo Lopez Sunday morning, searching for the opposition leader who has been in hiding since Wednesday. On Saturday authorities used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a group of students protesting.
- NSA, Aussie counterpart, spied on US law firm working with Indonesia
Documents leaked by Edward Snowden reveal the NSA and the Australian Signals Directorate worked together to conduct surveillance of the Indonesian government and a Chicago-based law firm representing them in trade disputes with the US.
- Maduro supporters march following week of violent protests in Caracas
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused his rivals of stoking unrest Saturday, speaking to thousands of supporters Caracas. This week three protesters were shot dead during an opposition-led march.
- Turkey's parliament brawls, passes law to rein in courts
On Saturday, Turkey's parliament passed a law giving the government more control over the body which appoints senior members of the judiciary. The issue has divided the ruling party and the main opposition party, and brought politicians to blows Friday night.
- Taxi driver, cruise ship passenger killed as extreme winds pummel Britain
Wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour ripped across Britain Saturday. In London a taxi driver was killed when part of a building fell on her car. In the English Channel an elderly cruise passenger died when a 'freak wave' struck his ship.
- Matteo Renzi could become Italy's youngest prime minister ever
The mayor of Florence, Matteo Ranzi, 39, could be named Italy's prime minister this weekend. Prime Minister Enrico Letta was forced out Friday by his party, the center-left Democratic Party.
- Syria talks conclude quickly, deadlock holds
Peace talks between the Syrian government and opposition forces lasted less than half an hour Saturday, and ended with no date set for a third session. A main point of contention continues to be the discussion of a transitional government.
- Following legalization in US, Uruguay, marijuana gets second look
Experiments with legalizing marijuana in Colorado, Washington, and Uruguay have countries as diverse as Morocco and the Netherlands rethinking how they approach the drug.
- Kerry pushes climate change cooperation in Indonesia
A day after signing an agreement with China to curb greenhouse gases, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Indonesia with the hope of making similar deals in developing countries.
- Protesters ready to vacate Kiev City Hall
Opposition leaders say they will leave Kiev City Hall if the Ukrainian government drops criminal cases against protesters. The city hall is currently being used by protesters as a dormitory.
- Indian anti-graft crusader quits Delhi government
Arvind Kejriwal's resignation came after the Congress party, which backed his 49-day-old minority government, voted with the opposition to block the bill.
- Indonesia's Mt. Kelud erupts, killing at least two and closes airports
Volcanic ash from a major eruption on Mt. Kelud in Indonesia shrouded a large swath of the country's most densely populated island on Friday.
- Italian premier quitting after losing key support
Italian Premier Enrico Letta gave up the fight to stay in office after a power play by supporters of the dynamic head of his party, Matteo Renzi, to replace him as premier.
- Peace talks continue as Syria strikes kill 400 so far this month in Aleppo
The US and Russia are fighting the stalemate in Syria peace talks, even as Syrian activists say the government killed about 400 people in the country's largest city so far this month.
- Global first: Belgium to extend 'right-to-die' rights to children
Belgian legislators are expected to pass a law that allows children under age 12, judged mature enough to decide, to end their lives. Belgium would be the first country to allow euthanasia for terminally ill children of any age.
- John Kerry tells North Korea: US won't back down on military exercises
US Secretary of State John Kerry dismissed North Korea's demand to cancel upcoming joint US-South Korean military exercises. North Korea is threatening to cancel planned family reunions later this month.
- 106 mph winds lash Britain
106 mph winds are recorded Wednesday in the British Isles. Trees and trucks were toppled by the 106 mph winds.
- Venezuelan protests end in violence
Three were dead and dozens injured when violence broke out during anti-government protests in Venezuela, Wednesday. The opposition aims to influence policy and to oust President Nicolas Maduro.
- Hollande's Silicon Valley visit: A success?
French President Francois Hollande met with tech leaders in San Francisco on Wednesday. He has said he hopes to replicate the U.S. tech industry's success in France.