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Why Spain is protesting a new anti-abortion lawA new bill before Spain's legislature would restrict abortion to cases of rape or severe danger to the mother's health. Currently, Spanish citizens can get an abortion on demand in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
- Indonesia volcano erupts: Did scientists get it wrong?
Indonesia volcano: Saturday's eruption killed 14 people after Indonesian officials allowed nearly 14,000 people to return to their homes Friday near the volcano. The decision was made after volcanic activity had decreased.
Bangkok hit by gunfire on eve of Thai electionSeven were wounded as protesters and government supporters clashed on the eve of nationwide elections. At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 600 wounded since late last year.
- Amanda Knox: Judge hints at why she was found guilty, again
Amanda Knox: Italian judge points to change in Amanda Knox's schedule on the night of the murder. Why perceptions of Amanda Knox differ in the US and Europe.
Among Kiev's protest tents, true believers show no sign of waveringIn Kiev's Independence Square, Ukrainian protesters are driven by determination to see their demands met – and a sense of belonging to something greater.
Amanda Knox awaits Italian court's verdict from the USAmanda Knox's defense team gave their last round of rebuttals, ending four months of arguments in Knox's and Italian Raffaele Sollecito's third trial for the 2007 murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, in the Italian university town of Perugia.
Amanda Knox: Italian murder trial approaches 3rd verdictAmanda Knox's first two trials produced flip-flop verdicts of guilty then innocent for Knox and Raffaele Sollecito. A Florence appeals panel is examining issues around the acquittal of Amanda Knox.
North Korea warning over US-S. Korea war exercisesNorth Korea warning: The North warns of escalating tensions and a potential nuclear confrontation as the US and South Korea prepare for war games next month. This North Korea warning mirrors similar pronouncements in the past.
South Sudan releases some political prisoners to satisfy rebel negotiatorsA total of seven men, arrested on conspiracy charges, have been freed by the South Sudanese government in response to a request by rebels who are involved in peace talks in the African nation.
China bans smoking in schools, including kindergartenChina's new smoking ban covers kindergartens, elementary and middle schools, and vocational schools. Also, schools can no longer seek sponsorship from cigarette brands.
Auschwitz survivors mark death camp liberation anniversaryAuschwitz was a Nazi concentration camp where European Jews and others were held and killed during World War II. Auschwitz was liberated by Allied troops 69 years ago.
Siege of Leningrad: Germany recalls victims of the Nazi siegeSiege of Leningrad: The Nazi army kept Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) under siege for three years. German lawmakers are honoring victims of the siege as part of this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Sochi delegation: US sends biggest-ever winter Olympics team to SochiSochi: The US is sending 230 athletes to the Olympics games in Sochi, the all-time largest athlete delegation of any nation in Winter Games history.
Who 'wins' in Peru-Chile maritime border ruling?A new maritime border drawn by the International Court of Justice ended decades of debate about how to carve up 38,000 square kilometers of fish-rich waters off the coasts of Chile and Peru.
Kristina Mladenovic, Daniel Nestor win Australian mixed doublesKristina Mladenovic and Daniel Nestor, who won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title last year, fended off all five break points they faced and broke the Mirza-Tecau combination four times in the 58-minute match.
Kefalonia earthquake: Magnitude 5.8 temblor strikes Greek isleKefalonia earthquake: Schools were closed Monday after Sunday's earthquake damaged homes and injured at least seven people. Kefalonia and nearby Zakinthos and Ithaki were devastated by massive earthquakes in 1953.
Japanese prime minister says trust will be key to China's successIn an interview with CNN, Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe said China's economic prosperity will hinge on building trust, rather than tension with other countries.
Chinese rights activist sentenced to 4 years in prisonA Beijing court sentenced legal scholar and anti-corruption activist Xu Zhiyong to four years in prison for disrupting order in public places. The verdict has drawn widespread criticism.
Syrian negotiators remain at odds even on aid, prisoner exchangeHighlighting the immense hurdles facing efforts at peace in Syria, representatives of the Assad regime and the opposition failed to find common ground on the release of prisoners or humanitarian aid during Sunday's negotiations.
Wawrinka bests injured Nadal to win Australian OpenStanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland beat an injured Rafael Nadal of Spain Sunday, to win the Australian Open and his first Grand Slam. He is the first man in 21 years to beat the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players en route to a Grand Slam title.
