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French, Malian troops continue advancement, restore government in TimbuktuFrance and Mali's fast-moving offensive, using air strikes to target militant bases and strongholds, has successfully pushed Islamists further north. On Sunday, troops worked to secure Timbuktu and its ancient historic sites.
More than 50 killed, and 80 injured in Venezuelan prison riotA prison riot between the Venezuelan National Guard and armed prisoners left more than 50 people dead. Both the ruling party and the opposition called for better enforcement of the law in prisons.
Haiti looks to tourism as way forwardStill struggling to recover from the devastating 2010 earthquake, Haiti's prime minister declared it 'open for business.' Rather than depending on international aid, Haiti hopes to attract tourism and investments.
Czech Republic's new president is former prime ministerFor the first time, the Czech Republic directly elected a president, choosing former Prime Minister Milos Zeman. Zeman took office as prime minster in 1998, and has taken favorable positions toward the European Union.
French push north, seize key airport and bridge in MaliFrench special forces took control of an airport and bridge in Gao, a rebel-held town in northern Mali. The offensive could indicate France's acceleration into rebel strongholds.聽
Death sentences in Egyptian soccer violence case spark riot, killing dozensA riot immediately broke out after an Egyptian court sentenced 21 people to death in the controversial Port Said soccer violence case. Police and soccer fans known as Ultras clashed outside the prison where the defendants were being held. At least 16 were killed and hundreds wounded.
Murray outlasts Federer in Australian Open semisThe reigning US Open champion gets two-time defending Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final.
15,000 crocodiles escape in South Africa? Police need herding help after floodsSome South African media reports say up to 15,000 crocodiles have escaped from a local crocodile farm. Police beg for volunteers to help them round up the crocodiles, who escaped earlier this week after flooding rains.
When Britain talks Europe exit, who cares about 'euro crisis'?'Brexit' replaces 'Grexit' even as last year's prophets of doom go in hiding: Greek, Italian, Spanish crises seem on auto-pilot as continent's glitterati ski at swanky Davos.
Egyptians mark uprising anniversary with protestsThe upheaval in Egypt, borne out of the Arab Spring, continues two years after former President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
French and Malian forces push toward key Islamic rebel stronghold: witnessesTwo-week-old Malian war against rebel groups holding the north of the country benefits from French military lead, as troops from surrounding African countries now pitch in. Malian army accused of executions and human rights violations.
Brit EU exit a disaster that won't happen: Dutch PM at DavosFrance and Germany say Brits can't be EU member聽entirely on their聽own terms. But a day after British PM聽Cameron's electric speech that a 'Brexit,' a聽British departure from the EU bloc, could go to a聽referendum, Mark Rutte聽of the Netherlands聽is more聽sympathetic.聽
No. 1 Azarenka beats Sloane Stephens, Djokovic reaches Australian Open finalThe American teenager nearly came back to take the second set, but the defending ladies champion held on for the victory. In men's play, the defending champ cruised past David Ferrer.
Mali's top Muslim blasts 'wayward' rebels for imposing alien version of IslamThe head of the Islamic Council in Bamako says rebels have 'no right' to take up arms and impose sharia law, supports French troops and good 海角大神-Muslim relations. Meanwhile, Egyptian President Morsi opposes the French incursion into west Africa.- Death of Irish woman could reshape US lawsuit over IRA tapesIRA veteran Dolours Price, whose death is not believed to be foul play, is at the heart of a lawsuit between Boston College and Northern Irish police over the release of tapes on her time in the IRA.
Britain tells citizens to leave Benghazi, warns of 'imminent threat'The British government issued a warning today that it was aware of a specific threat to Westerners in the Libyan city, though it did not offer any details of the danger.
North Korea labels U.S. 'enemy'North Korea is likely 'technically ready' to undergo a third nuclear test, despite international sanctions against it. North Korea used harsh language to describe its reaction to the U.N. sanctions backed by the U.S. and others.聽
Hillary Clinton addresses Benghazi controversyAmidst Republican challenges, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified to Congress about the September Benghazi attack for six hours on Wednesday. Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, suggested Clinton should have been fired over her role in the incident.聽
Jordanians head to the polls, but Muslim Brotherhood stays awayThe Islamist group decided to boycott Jordan's first parliamentary elections since the Arab Spring, but Jordanians still made their way to polling stations on Wednesday.
India panel pushes to criminalize sexual harassment, marital rapeA government appointed panel, set up a month ago聽to help quell street protests sparked by a fatal gang rape, received more than 80,000 suggestions for a criminal justice system聽overhaul.
