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Clemency for Snowden? Not likely, say US officials.Clemency: Snowden pled for clemency for allegedly leaking classified information about the NSA to the news media. 'Speaking the truth is not a crime,' Snowden wrote.
Indonesia volcano, Mount Sinabung, spews ash 23,000 feet highIndonesia volcano, Mount Sinabung, erupted Sunday, forcing the evacuation of nearby villages. Mount Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia.
Tropical storm Sonia hits Mexico, weakensTropical storm Sonia weakened to a tropical depression, with 35 mph winds and heavy rains.The resort town of Los Cabos and the states of Sinoloa, Durango, and Chihuahua are forecast to get 6 to 10 inches of rain Monday.
Serbs, key in Kosovo elections, face intimidation at pollsOn Sunday, Kosovars voted for mayors and local councilors with emphasis placed on encouraging Serbs to vote. A deal with the EU requires Serb participation in Kosovo politics, but many Kosovo Serbs reject Kosovo's 2008 secession from Serbia.
Bahraini opposition leader charged with insulting authoritiesThe head of the Shiite opposition group in Bahrain faced 'insult' charges Sunday, after an exhibition highlighting alleged government abuses against Shiite anti-government protesters. More than 65 people have been killed in Bahrain's Arab Spring-inspired protests.
Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Festival of LightsAcross India and other Asian countries, Hindus set off fireworks, exchanged sweets, and decorated their homes with lanterns and lamps for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. The holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
Khamenei warns hard-liners against criticizing nuclear negotiatorsIran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threw his support behind the country's nuclear negotiators, stating they are not 'compromise-seekers.' His comments were aimed at Iranian hard-liners who have accused negotiators of being overly optimistic.
In Egypt, Kerry talks democracy, reaffirms friendshipIn his first trip to Cairo since the ousting of former President Mohammed Morsi in July, Secretary of State John Kerry spoke briefly on the US suspension of some aid to the country, but focused on Egypt's 'march to democracy.'
Jesus statue in Syria rises 105 feet above civil warJesus statue in Syria? Yes, a new 40-foot high bronze statue of Jesus was erected amid the civil war. Three factions agreed to a truce to allow the Jesus statue project to be completed.
Two French journalists abducted, killed in northern MaliLess than a week after the release of four Frenchmen held captive for three years by al-Qaeda affiliates in northern Mali, two French journalists working on assignment for Radio France International were kidnapped and later killed.
- Why Toronto Mayor Rob Ford refuses to resign
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford allegedly appears in a video that appears to show the mayor puffing on a crack cocaine pipe. Toronto city law has no provision for forced removal from office unless the mayor is convicted and jailed for a crime.
Upping online monitoring, China aims to stamp out Dalai Lama's voice in TibetThough the image and teachings of the Dalai Lama are banned in Tibet, many Tibetans have been able to access information about him via the internet or illegal satellite dishes. The Chinese Communist Party announced it will increase online monitoring to prevent access to this content.
Shooting of Golden Dawn members prompts soul-searching in GreeceGreece's anti-terrorism force is investigating Friday's drive-by shooting that killed two members of the Golden Dawn neo-Nazi group. The shooting, believed to be a retaliation, has prompted some to call for an end to a 'cycle of violence.'
Controversial Honduras general denies death squadsHonduras Police Chief, Gen. Juan Carlos Bonilla, is the US government's go-to man for fighting drug trafficking in Honduras. Bonilla has been accused of running death squads, heading a social cleansing campaign, and encouraging the use of brutal tactics in the police force.
Egypt: Popular political satire show suspendedOn Friday night a private Egyptian TV station refused to air the latest episode of 'The Program,' with Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian comedian often compared with Jon Stewart. The show returned to air last week after a four-month hiatus.
Kimi Raikkonen, waiting for pay, threatens not to race for LotusKimi Raikkonen threatened to boycott the US and Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix races. Kimi Raikkonen, who is joining the Ferrari team next racing season, says Lotus has not paid him this year.
Pakistani Taliban confirm drone strike, meet to choose new leaderOn Saturday, the Pakistani Taliban met to choose a new leader following the death of Hakimullah Mehsud, killed by a US drone strike. The Pakistani government worried the strike could jeopardize their attempts at peace talks with the Taliban.
Europe spies too: Leaked documents point to cooperative surveillance programThe Guardian newspaper has named Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Britain, as countries where intelligence agencies have been cooperating under a mass surveillance program comparable to the monitoring done by the US National Security Agency.
US drone strike kills Pakistani Taliban leader, officials sayCounterterrorism authorities say Hakimullah Mehsud was killed during a drone strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on Friday.
Vatican poll: Catholic bishops polled on birth control, marriageVatican poll: Pope Francis is asking local Catholic authorities how they deal with birth control, divorce, gay marriage, and couples living together outside of marriage.
