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- Dancer: Acid attack lands him six years in prison
Dancer acid attack: Russian Bolshoi dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a sulfuric acid attack on the ballet's artistic director.
- Vatican refuses to share sex abuse investigations with UN panel
The Vatican said internal disciplinary proceedings are "not open to the public" in order to protect witnesses and the accused, but encouraged victims to report crimes to state authorities.
- Bob Dylan charged with 'public insult and inciting hate' in France over Croatia remarks
Bob Dylan: The charges of were filed against the musician in mid-November, Paris prosecutor's office spokeswoman Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre said Tuesday.
- Bird steals camera: Makes video selfie over Australia
Bird steals camera: A brazen sea eagle steals a video camera set up to watch crocodiles. Wildlife rangers found the camera stolen by the bird 70 miles away.
- 'Massive evidence' of Assad's involvement in war crimes, says UN chief
UN human rights chief says their investigation into Syria's civil war has produced 'massive evidence' of crimes that 'indicates responsibility at the highest level of government, including the head of state.'
- Tom Daley: British Olympian comes out via YouTube
Tom Daley released a video on YouTube in which he says he is dating a man, just days after a gay rights organization asked the Olympic committee to investigate an anti-gay Russian law.
- Despite government ban, Kiev protesters rally in Independence Square
On Sunday, police allowed pro-European Union protesters to rally peacefully in Kiev's Independence Square, though protesting there was recently banned. But when protesters tried to storm a presidential administration building police responded with force.
- Iraq: Overall death toll down, uptick in 'execution-style' killings
The U.N. reports at least 565 civilians and 94 security personnel were killed in November in Iraq, a decrease by nearly a third since October. 1,373 Iraqis were also wounded in November.
- Swedish ambassador visits 85-year-old US vet held in North Korea
The Obama administration has called for the release of Merrill Newman, an 85-year-old Korean War veteran detained in October while leaving North Korea. The Swedish ambassador, allowed to visit Newman, reports he is in good health.
- 4 killed in skirmishes between police, Thai protesters
Shots were fired in Bangkok Sunday, as police resorted to force for the first time since anti-government protests began in earnest a week ago. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was forced to evacuate a police complex.
- Bound for Mars, India's unmanned spacecraft exits Earth's orbit
An Indian spacecraft that blasted off Nov. 5 has left Earth's orbit and is on track to reach Mars by September 2014, a 485 million-mile trip and a first for India
- China claims victory over 'negative energy' on the Internet
The Chinese government says it has cleaned up rumors and and libelous information on the Internet. Observers argue the government crackdown has lead to self-censorhip and curtailed speech.
- Egypt: Constitutional committee begins voting on changes
On Saturday, a 50-member committee began voting on changes and additions to Egypt's constitution. The voting comes on the heels of a controversial law banning unreported protests, which is seen as restricting the right to demonstrate.
- US airlines warned to stay out of China's new air defense zone
The US and Japan are defying China by sending sending military aircraft into China's new air defense zone over the East China Sea. But the US recommends commercial airlines comply with China's warning to stay out.
- New French prostitution law: $2,000 fine for 'johns'
France moves to pass a new law that penalizes the clients of prostitutes, not the prostitutes. If passed, it would give France some of the toughest laws on prostitution in Europe, similar to that of Sweden.
- 33 dead in plane crash on Namibia-Angola border
A Mozambique Airlines plane crashed in a Namibian national park near the border with Angola Saturday, killing 27 passengers and six crew members.
- FBI warns about Americans joining Islamic fighters in Syria
By one estimate, two dozen Americans may be fighting with Al Qaeda-linked groups against the Syrian government. FBI officials worry they may become radicalized and carry out attacks in the US.
- Pakistan PM vows commitment to peace with Taliban in Afghanistan
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said a recently released Taliban leader may help jumpstart talks with an Afghan peace council. Afghanistan has pushed for help with the Taliban from Pakistan, where many of the Taliban's leaders are thought to be based.
- Thai anti-government protests turn violent
Protesters attacked supporters of the Thai government Saturday, at a stadium where a pro-government rally was being held. Bangkok has seen dramatic protests against the current prime minister this week.
- US offers to destroy some Syrian chemical weapons offshore
A US naval vessel is undergoing modifications to enable Syrian chemical weapons to be destroyed at an offshore facility. Nearly 800 tons of chemicals must be removed from Syria by Feb. 5, and later destroyed.