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Pope Francis calls for 'constructive dialogue' in UkraineAfter urging an end to violence in Ukraine, Pope Francis and some children released two doves as a gesture of peace. The doves were attacked by other birds.
Ukraine: Violent protests continue as opposition presses for concessionsDemonstrators clashed with police Sunday in central Kiev, attempting to storm a cultural center. Opposition leaders vowed to press the government for more concessions following the president's offer of top seats to some of their leaders.
- Egypt's 2011 uprising marked by clashes and refrigerator coupons
In Cairo and beyond, giant crowds danced at government-backed rallies and Egyptian security forces crushed demonstrations by rival Islamists and some secular activists. Clashes nationwide killed at least 29 protesters.
Hollande confirms split with long-time girlfriendFrench President Francois Hollande told a French news agency he and Valerie Trierweiler have ended their seven-year relationship. Trierweiler served as France's first lady.
- Scarlett Johansson responds to critics of Israeli soda ad
Scarlett Johansson is endorsing an Israeli soda during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. But the Israeli company operates in the Palestinian West Bank, and critics, including Oxfam, are angry about Scarlett Johansson's support for SodaStream.
Ukraine's president offers opposition leader prime minister positionAfter weeks of violent protests, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych offered the position of prime minister to Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who has led the effort to integrate Ukraine with the EU. Yatsenyuk did not immediately comment on the offer.
Karzai: US should restart talks with Taliban, or leave AfghanistanAfghan President Hamid Karzai appears unlikely to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement allowing some US military to remain in the country after 2014. On Saturday, he urged the US to press ahead with peace talks with the Taliban.
UK warns British jihadists about going to SyriaBritish police have already arrested 16 people on suspicion of terrorism offenses in Syria this year. An estimated 500 Britons are in Syria or have been there and returned.
Li Na, oldest Australian Open champ, says 'age is nothing.'Li Na of China won Australian Open women's title match Saturday over Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova. Li Na is 32 years old but says she's not old, she simply has more experience.
Tense Thailand debates postponing Feb electionsAs Thailand prepared for advance voting Sunday, the government indicated a willingness to delay the main Feb. 2 elections if protesters recognized the legitimacy of a new vote. A state of emergency was declared this week in Bangkok due to protest-related violence.
Egypt: On anniversary, end to street violence seems nowhere in sightOn Saturday, the anniversary of the fall of former President Hosni Mubarak, Tahrir Square was filled with pro-government supporters. Seven people were killed as anti-government demonstrators clashed with police.
Jessica Korda takes lead in Bahamas LPGA ClassicJessica Korda was 11-under par after two rounds of the Bahamas LPGA Classic. Close behind Jessica Korda: Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie, and Jenny Suh
Fighting continues in South Sudan. Can peace deal hold?The South Sudanese government says rebels continued attacking government troops Friday and Saturday, though a cease-fire had been agreed upon. If attacks continue the troops will defend themselves, officials say.
Kiev protesters said to have captured two police officersGovernment officials warned protesters occupying Kiev city hall police could storm it to rescue two policemen allegedly being held by the protesters. Demonstrators also briefly seized the headquarters of the energy ministry.
Australian Open: Nadal bests Federer again to reach men's finalRoger Federer reached the men's semifinals at the Australian Open tennis tournament, a record-34th time he had gotten that far in a Grand Slam event. However, longtime rival Rafael Nadal stopped him in straight sets.
India 'court' orders gang rape: Fourteen men arrestedA woman in eastern India was gang-raped by 13 men on the orders of a village court as punishment for having a relationship with the 'wrong' man. Police have arrested 13 suspects, and the village chief.
Ceasefire is reached in South SudanThe government and rebels fighting against it have agreed to stop hostilities after negotiations in Ethiopia.
Cristina Fernandez ends long public silence with televised addressCristina Fernandez announced the creation of a program to encourage young, unemployed Argentines to attend public school with an $80 subsidy.
Texas: Court refuses stay of execution for MexicanThough Secretary of State John Kerry encouraged Texas Governor Rick Perry to grant convicted murderer Edgar Tamayo a stay from execution, the U.S. Supreme Court denied such a stay on Wednesday. Kerry has said that executing Tamayo, who is Mexican, might make trouble for Americans abroad.
Sochi: Six countries receive false terrorism threat ahead of OlympicsThe recent threats compounded fears that Islamist militants may attack the Winter Olympics, which will take place in Sochi, Russia. The country has strengthened security ahead of the games.
