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- Largest crocodile dies, but Philippines town plans to keep tourism aliveLargest crocodile dies: The world's largest crocodile, Lolong, was 20 feet 3 inches long and weighed 1 ton. The town of Buanway will preserve the world's largest saltwater crocodile in a museum to keep the tourists coming.
Pope Benedict XVI announces he's stepping downThe Pontiff said he's physically unable to carry out duties as head of the Roman Catholic church and will resign by the end of February.
10 killed in stampede during India's holy Hindu festival, Kumbh MelaAt least ten people were killed in a stampede at an Indian train station in a town where million were gathering for Kumbh Mela, a holy Hindu bathing festival. 30 million devotees are expected to bath during the festival.
Outgoing general predicts an Afghanistan liberated from foreign intrigueThe remarks from Gen. John Allen came at a change-of-command ceremony. American Gen. Joseph Dunford now leads NATO's mission in Afghanistan.聽
Kashmir protests turn deadly after hanging in New DelhiThe execution of Mohammed Afzal Guru has agitated Indian-controlled Kashmir. He was convicted for involvement in an attack on India's Parliament; many Kashmiris think he was innocent.
In Mali, two suicide bombings could indicate new wave of violenceTwo suicide bombings, in nearly the same spot at a checkpoint outside of Gao, could indicate another wave of violence from Islamic militants in Mali. French and Malian troops had found industrial-strength explosives in the city earlier in the week.
Egypt blocks YouTube for a month, following 'Innocence of Muslims'An Egyptian judge ordered the government to block YouTube for 30 days for carrying the 14-minute trailer to 'Innocence of Muslims,' the controversial film that sparked massive protests in the Middle East last September.
Tunisian government pushes supports to rallyIn response to hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters angered by the assassination of a prominent opposition leader, the ruling party in Tunisia called on supports to stage their own pro-government demonstration.
Chinese welcome Year of the Snake in styleAcross the country, the Chinese New Year was welcomed with celebrations through the night. Firecrackers, traditionally thought to ward off evil spirits, were set off in the streets of Beijing.聽
Japan scrambles jets, claiming Russian airspace invasionJapan said two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan's airspace near disputed islands, prompting Japan to scramble combat fighter jets in response. Russia denied the charge.
Budget showdown? Forget D.C., Brussels girds for bruising battleEurope's heads of state are set to meet in Brussels during the next two days to determine a new EU budget, with richer nations pushing for budget cuts that poorer countries oppose.- Police Seize $54m in Italy bank probeItalian news agencies say Siena prosecutors ordered the seizures Wednesday.
Tunisia PM tries to dissolve his government. His party says no.Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali's Ennahda party said it wasn't consulted regarding his plans to dissolve the government in favor of a technocratic cabinet to rule until new elections can be held.
Japan says Russian jets intruded in its airspaceTokyo's claim coincides with Japan's annual 'Northern Territories Day,' during which rallies are held to urge Russia to return several islands the Soviet Union seized during World War II.
Iran airs footage allegedly from captured US droneThe video, shown on Iranian TV, purports to show intelligence gathered by the drone before it was brought down by Iran in Dec. 2011.
Tunisia 'at a crossroads'Prominent Tunisian opposition leader,聽Chokri Belaid, was assassinated on Wednesday, driving many to the streets. Officials fear the assassination may destabilize Tunisia's recent progress toward democracy.聽
Solomons tsunami destroys villagesPeople are staying on higher ground as they wait for aftershocks to subside following an earthquake and tsunami in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday. Officials estimate 100 homes were damaged and six people were killed.
Will North Korea time its third nuclear test to coincide with Kim Jong-il's birthday?Dates and numbers have great symbolic importance to聽North聽Korea, so Pyongyang often schedules what Washington calls 'provocative acts' around holidays and important political events.
Bulgaria's opposition questions blaming Hezbollah for bus bombingThe opposition says there isn't proof yet that Hezbollah is responsible for a bomb attack that killed Israeli tourists, and is accusing the government for looking to curry favor with the US.
Amid talk of Mali exit, French forces find war in north still hot, not yet overAfrican and western nations looking for post-war structures:聽'There will never, ever be a solution if you don't talk to the Tuaregs,' says Jeremy Keenan, British expert on East Africa.
