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- Ukraine violence continues: Is there a path to peace for Kiev?
In Ukraine's capital Kiev, anti-government protesters have hurled rocks, Molotov cocktails, and stun grenades at police, who are responding with tear gas and rubber bullets.
- Explosions rock Thailand anti-government protests, injuring 28
Today's explosions in Bangkok followed a grenade attack on an anti-government march on Friday that left one dead.
- Deadly blast in Kabul targets expatriate cafe
21 are dead in the suicide attack, including 13 foreigners and 8 Afghans. All were civilians.
- North Korea threat? N. Korea offers warning, holiday truce
North Korea demanded South Korea and the US cancel their upcoming military drills, while also offering a Lunar New Year truce in hostilities, provocations, and mutual criticism.
- At least three dead in Lebanon car bombing
The deadly blast occurred near the border with Syria. More than 20 people were injured by the explosion.
- Egypt approves new constitution, early results show
Though official sources reported that 90 percent of voters approved the country's new constitution, supporters of former President Mohamed Mursi continued protests. The vote is being interpreted as an expression of support for Sisi, who removed Mursi last year.
- Nigeria gay arrests: Dozens arrested, and 'we are on the hunt for others'
Nigeria gay arrests: Nigerian officials say they have arrested 11 gay men, but human rights activists say at least 38 have already been arrested and the government is hunting down 168 others.
- Victoria Azarenka wins first game at Australian Open in 100+ weather
Victoria Azarenka said her match was like "dancing in a frying pan."
- Anti-cartel vigilantes and government forces clash in Mexico
The Mexican government sent more troops and federal police late Monday to retake an area of Michoacan after days of violence between vigilantes and the Knights Templar drug cartel.
- Car bombs targeting commuters kill more than a dozen in Baghdad
A car bomb outside a busy bus station killed at least nine and wounded 16 people Sunday, in Baghdad. In a neighborhood to the north, a car bomb near a group of taxis and buses killed at least four, and wounded 12.
- Tonga slammed by Category 5 cyclone, 1 killed
Tonga, a South Pacific archipelago of 176 islands, was hit by Cyclone Ian Saturday, with winds up to 178 miles per hour. At least one person was killed, and authorities are still searching remote islands for more victims.
- Bangkok braces for gridlock, protesters plan to occupy intersections
Thai protesters, who are trying to force caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra out of office, are planning to occupy seven key intersection in Bangkok Monday, a move sure to throw a city known for traffic jams into chaos.
- Pope Francis names 19 new cardinals, many from outside Europe
In a Sunday address, Pope Francis unveiled his first slate of cardinals that includes churchmen from Asia and Africa. A formal ceremony will be held Feb 22.
- Israelis pay last respects to Sharon as Biden expected at funeral service
Ariel Sharon, a soldier-turned-statesman, passed away Saturday. Israelis lined up Sunday to see his coffin, which lies outside the parliament.
- FBI, Kenyan authorities believe Westgate Mall attackers dead
American and Kenyan officials have found no evidence the gunmen escaped in September's attack at Nairobi's Westgate Mall. Investigators are still working to identify the whole network of individuals involved in the attack.
- Iran, EU appear to be resolving outstanding differences on nuclear deal
Both sides said good progress was made in a meeting between Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister and a senior EU official to iron out practical details concerning the November nuclear deal.
- US sends handful of military advisers to Somalia
Fewer than five US troops will advise African and Somali forces as they try to take control from Al Qaeda and Al Shabab-affiliated militants.
- Syrian peace talks: Does it matter if opposition groups show?
With scheduled Syrian peace negotiations less than two weeks away, Secretary of State John Kerry will push for attendance by the president of the Syrian National Coalition, the main Western-backed rebel group. Expectations for the talks are low.
- Fire razes ancient Tibetan town
A fire that broke out in southwest China burned for nearly 10 hours Saturday, and destroyed an ancient Tibetan town, whose streets were too narrow for fire trucks. The town, Dukezong, had been a popular tourist destination.