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- Two killed as Venezuelan protests turn violent
Gunfire erupted in downtown Caracas when armed members of a pro-government vigilante group arrived on motorcycles and began firing at more than 100 anti-Maduro student protesters clashing with security forces.
- Plane crash: 77 killed in Algerian military plane crash
Plane crash: One soldier survived the crash of the military transport plane, say Algerian officials. The C-130 involved in the plane crash was built in the US.
- Danny Davis faces the Olympic halfpipe with 'no expectations'
Danny Davis triumphed at the Winter X Games two weeks ago with lots of stylish tricks — fancy grabs, tough spins — but skipped the gymnastics-like moves that Shaun White will try.
- Charlie White and Meryl Davis "smoked" us, says Canada's Scott Moir
Charlie White and his teammates skated to a team bronze. Canadians took home the team bronze, and Russians took home the skating team gold
- Why Danish zookeepers fed giraffe to lions in public
The Copenhagen Zoo killed and skinned a 2-year old giraffe, then fed the giraffe's remains to a lion, all while visitors watched. While zoo staff received threats afterward, the director stood by his decision.
- Iran agrees to U.N. nuclear probe
Both Iran and the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency cited progress in negotiations this weekend which will expand the U.N.'s access to information on Iran's nuclear facilities and activities.
- Copenhagen Zoo kills healthy giraffe, sparking controversy
Despite offers from other zoos and a private individual to save the animal, the Copenhagen Zoo in Denmark killed a young giraffe to prevent inbreeding on Sunday. The zoo invited visitors, including children, to watch as the giraffe was dissected and fed to lions.
- Russian shooter opens fire in cathedral, killing 2
On Sunday, a 24-year-old man attacked a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a city on the Sakhalin Island in the Pacific. A nun and a parishioner were killed and six others were wounded.
- Iran warships: Why are they going to US coast?
Iran warships: A destroyer and supply ship are rounding the coast of South Africa, on their way to US waters, says a naval officer. The warships left Iran a month ago.
- Syria: Homs cease-fire breaks down, aid workers caught in crossfire
Aid workers were reportedly wounded and two trucks carrying food and medical supplies were said to be targeted by roadside bombs Saturday, when the Homs cease-fire broke down. Aid groups have struggled to reach rebel-held parts of the city for over a year.
- Bosnia sees smaller protests after days of violent rioting
Anger over unemployment and political paralysis lead to unrest and riots in Bosnia this week, leaving hundreds, mostly police officers, injured. Fear of a return to the country's 1992-95 war kept demonstrations in check for years.
- Ukrainian hijacker wanted release of anti-government protesters
A Ukrainian man who allegedly tried to hijack a plane bound for Turkey and divert it to Sochi, said he wanted freedom for 'hostages' in Ukraine. Turkish authorities do not believe he is linked with a specific terror group.
- Afghanistan: UN reports increased civilian casualties in 2013
A report by the United Nations found total casualties in Afghanistan rose 14 percent in 2013, and cited a 'alarming' increase in women and children casualties. The single biggest killer remains bombs in public places.
- Ukraine not investigating bugging of US diplomats' phone call
The Ukrainian Security Service is not conducting an investigation into the bugging of a phone call in which the US Assistant Secretary of State used an expletive in reference to the EU while talking with the US ambassador to Ukraine.
- Taliban: Dog now a POW in Afghanistan
Taliban: Dog captured by the Taliban is being cared for say Afghan insurgents. The British special forces dog was taken a month ago during a battle in eastern Afghanistan.
- Princess Cristina: Why is she a fraud suspect?
Princess Cristina, Spanish King Juan Carlos' youngest daughter, is suspected of using company funds to cover household expenses at her Barcelona mansion. Princess Cristina is the first Spanish royal to be questioned in court since the monarchy was restored in 1975.
- American Kenneth Bae, held in North Korea, returned to labor camp
Kenneth Bae, an American citizen who was sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea in 2012, was moved back to a labor camp in January. His family and the US State Department expressed concerns about his health. Bae had been taken to a hospital after losing 50 pounds.
- Official: Man makes bomb threat, attempts to hijack plane to Sochi
The plane from Kharkov, Ukraine, landed safely at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport, but 110 passengers are still on board and authorities are trying to convince the alleged hijacker to give himself up.
- Jamaican bobsled team: 'Cool runnings' at Sochi Olympics
Jamaican bobsled team: After their delayed equipment arrived at the Sochi Games, the Jamaicans took two practice runs down the Sanki Sliding Center track on Thursday.
- France likely to extend Central African Republic patrols, minister says
The European nation's minister of defense says the United Nations will probably renew a mandate for France to keep troops in the African nation past a May deadline.