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- 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 officers
Government 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 final
Roger 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 arrested
A 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 Sudan
The government and rebels fighting against it have agreed to stop hostilities after negotiations in Ethiopia.
- Cristina Fernandez ends long public silence with televised address
Cristina 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 Mexican
Though 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 Olympics
The 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.
- Ukraine: Why talks failed to halt protests
Discussions between Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich and opposition leaders were unsuccessful in bringing a stop to ongoing civil unrest in the streets of Kiev, Wednesday. Despite recent deaths, protesters vowed to continue their face off against riot police.
- Israel says it stopped Al Qaeda terror plot against US Embassy in Tel Aviv
Israeli intelligence has taken three Palestinians into custody for allegedly planning to bomb the American embassy in the Israeli city, as well as other targets.
- Falun Gong: Are they behind China's massive Internet outage?
Falun Gong: The spiritual group, banned in China, has been blamed for past hacking attacks. Users of China's most popular websites on Tuesday found themselves redirected to Dynamic Internet Technology (DIT), a company that sells anti-censorship web services and has Falun Gong ties.
- Loyalty to Assad runs deep on Syrian coast
Among residents in the port city of Tartous, a regime stronghold, President Assad is seen as the only leader who can keep extremists at bay in Syria.
- Roger Federer takes down Andy Murray. Will Rafael Nadal be next?
Roger Federer beat Andy Murray in four sets in the semifinals of the Australian Open Wednesday. "I'm back," Federer said. Federer will face Rafael Nadal in the finals Friday.
- Edward Snowden denies that he's a Russian spy
Edward Snowden said he got no help from Russia in leaking US government secrets, according to the New Yorker magazine. Snowden was responding to comments made by US lawmakers.
- Pope Francis to meet President Obama: What will they discuss?
Obama will meet Pope Francis for the first time on March 27. While they hold different views on several issues, both leaders wish to bring more attention to the plight of the poor..
- Black widows: Russia hunts for female suicide bombers near Sochi
Black widows on the loose? Russian security officials are looking for three female suicide bombers, aka 'black widows.' Officials say one woman may already be in Sochi, site of the Winter Olympics.
- Vatican monsignor arrested for using Vatican accounts to launder money
Vatican monsignor: Police said they seized 6.5 million euros in real estate and bank accounts Tuesday, including Monsignor Nunzio Scarano's luxurious Salerno apartment, filled with gilt-framed oil paintings, ceramic vases and other fancy antiques.
- Central African Republic names capital city mayor as interim president
Catherine Samba-Panza was selected after two rounds of balloting. The mayor of Bangui becomes the first woman president in the history of the African nation.
- Victoria Azarenka victorious, and wants a ring with bling
Victoria Azarenka advanced to the quarter finals of the Australian Open. But when asked about marriage, Victoria Azarenka said there's no "big, big bling" yet.
- Jamaican bobsled team: It's true, Jamaicans are heading to Sochi!
The Jamaican bobsled team said Monday they are accepting an invitation to compete in next month's Sochi Olympics. Jamaican Olympic officials and the Sochi Organizing Committee will cover travel costs for the team.