Argentina in Iran deal to probe bombing

Argentine lawmakers approved an agreement with Iran that will create a five-member commission to investigate the deadly 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center.



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Somalia seeks amnesty for boy pirates

Somalia's president intends to offer partial amnesty to boys involved with pirate groups, a move designed to curb attacks on shipping off the Horn of Africa, his office says.



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Ex-U.S. coal exec pleads guilty

A former coal company executive pleaded guilty Thursday and identified his old boss as part of an effort to cover up safety violations before the worst U.S. mine disaster in decades.



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Dead mice to rain on Guam snakes

If you're a brown tree snake, those dead rodents that will soon be falling from the sky over Guam's Andersen Air Force Base could be your last meal.



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Enough is enough: Say no to bullying

In the last few years, awareness about bullying has increased dramatically. Some adults may still think bullying is just a youthful rite of passage, but it seems worse than in previous generations for many parents, educators and kids.



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Why Syria war is everybody's problem

Last week, a huge explosion rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds. The victims of the blast in a busy downtown street were mostly civilians, including schoolchildren. Each side in the Syrian civil war blamed the other.



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Ex-UK FM Miliband on Iran, Syria

Ex-UK foreign minister David Miliband talks about the futures of Iran and Syria with CNN's John Defterios.



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Rodman to N. Korea's Kim: Friend for life

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman declared his eternal friendship with North Korea's supreme leader Thursday.



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Obama: Lift California gay marriage ban

In a bold political and legal move, the Obama administration formally expressed its support for same-sex marriage in California, setting up a high stakes political and constitutional showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court over a fast-evolving and contentious issue.



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Arrest in death of U.S. mayoral candidate

Authorities in Mississippi are being tight-lipped about the death of a mayoral candidate and the arrest of a man found alone in the candidate's damaged SUV.



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Las Vegas suspect arrested in L.A.

One week after an all-too-real scene befitting a movie played out on the famed Las Vegas Strip -- a pre-dawn shooting that sparked a deadly, fiery crash -- the man authorities suspect started it all is finally under arrest.



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Cowboy actor Dale Robertson dead at 89

Dale Robertson, whose horse expertise, Oklahoma roots and handsome looks helped him win cowboy roles in 1950s and '60s, has died at age 89, his wife said Thursday.



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Mexico nabs drug-launching cannon

Mexican smugglers have used tunnels, cars, boats and even the human body in attempts to sneak drugs past U.S. agents in an endless cat-and-mouse game on the U.S.-Mexico border.



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One day left: What's Congress doing?

There's only one day left before $85 billion in widely disliked spending cuts start to take effect. What did Congress and the president do Thursday to deal with this self-inflicted crisis?



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Hagel to hear from Joint Chiefs on cuts

The Joint Chiefs of Staff plan to brief newly minted Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on the impact that spending cuts -- slated to go into effect Friday night -- might have on military readiness.



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Cambodia bird flu deaths spark concern

In the last two months, eight people in Cambodia have died from bird flu, a rare but deadly disease causing concern among health authorities. Six of the victims have been children.



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Taiwan ebullient over Ang Lee's Oscar

It's not every territory in the world that puts an Oscar-winning director's name up in lights on a towering building. But that's just the sort of thing that happens in Taiwan -- and it did on Monday night after Ang Lee picked up his second "Best Director" Oscar, this time for "Life of Pi."



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37 killed in Bangladesh war verdict riot

At least 37 people died in rioting across Bangladesh after the leader of the country's largest Islamist party was sentenced to death on decades-old allegations of war crimes.



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What's Rodman doing in N. Korea?

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L.A. hotel sued over corpse in tank

Two former guests have sued the proprietors of Los Angeles' Cecil Hotel, where a 21-year-old woman's corpse was found floating in a rooftop water tank.



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As Benedict bids farewell, new pope search begins

Likely to be his last time seen in public, Benedict XVI blesses the crowds and disappears into the building. The close-door assembly to pick a new pope begins next week.



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5 dead when Baghdad restaurant sinks

The Iraqi capital, long plagued by violence, was struck by a different sort of horror Thursday night when a swanky floating restaurant sank in the Tigris River.



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With cuts looming, Congress leaves

Just one day before $85 billion in widely disliked spending cuts kick in, lawmakers leave town. Dana Bash reports.



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Villegas upstages Woods and McIlroy

Golf's forgotten man, Colombia's Camilo Villegas, gave the galleries a reminder of his prodigious talent with a six-under-par 64 to lead the Honda Classic Thursday



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Work-at-home mom defends Yahoo CEO

Folks are really mad at Marissa Mayer.



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Peru posts photos of American couple

Peruvian authorities have located and photographed two Americans feared missing by their families, the South American country's state news agency reported Thursday.



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Photos: Robotic balls and GPS walking sticks

There were no major announcements and no breathtaking new gadgets, but this year's Mobile World Congress did offer up more than its fair share of unexpected uses for digital technology.



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Twitter says goodbye to the pope, with a laugh

For the first time in nearly 600 years, a reigning pope has resigned. And in what might also be a landmark event, Twitter was not flooded with jokes or parody accounts when the announcement was made two weeks ago.



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Benedict's hardly quiet retirement

Pope Bendict's departure leaves many unanswered questions, as CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.



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Manning admits classified leaks

Pfc. Bradley Manning pleaded guilty Thursday to 10 of the 22 charges against him -- but not the most serious one, "aiding the enemy" -- in what the government says is the largest leak of classified documents in the nation's history.



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Benitez to quit Chelsea at season's end

Perhaps somebody forgot to tell Rafael Benitez that the Oscars were last week.



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U.S. moves to support abused women

Struggling again with an issue important to women and minority groups, House Republicans on Thursday failed to pass their version of a new Violence Against Women Act and then split over a Senate version that won approval with unanimous Democratic support.



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Tennis: Djokovic to face Federer

Defending champion Novak Djokovic stretched his unbeaten run to 16 matches as the World No.1 was joined in the semifinals in Dubai by five-time winner Roger Federer Thursday.



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Man dragged by police van dies

A man, struggling to get away, is surrounded by South African police in the middle of a street as a large crowd looks on. The officers pull him over to a police van and handcuff his hands, over his head, to the back of the vehicle as he sits on the ground.



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Thousands displaced in Congo fighting

At least 36 people have been killed in fighting between government and militia forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a U.N. spokesman said Thursday.



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Iran agrees to 'expert talks' but when?

Six world powers and Iran have concluded a second round of talks over Tehran's controversial nuclear program, agreeing to hold "expert-level" consultations in Turkey on a yet undetermined date, Iran's state-run Press TV reported.



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Protesters fight 'anti-Islam' label

Every day since early February, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have massed at an intersection in Bangladesh's bustling capital city. But unlike the Tahrir Square and Occupy Wall Street movements, they're not calling for the overthrow of the government or greater economic equality.



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Tour next residence

Ben Wedeman reports on the next chapter of Pope Benedict's journey.



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Battling global cyber attacks

From firewalls to "ThreatClouds," Israeli firm Check Point has it covered when it comes to protecting big business from cyber crime.



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U.S. announces aid for Syria opposition

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to announce an assistance package in the "tens of millions" of dollars for the Syrian opposition.



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Strong quake reported in Pacific

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has been reported near the Kuril Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday.



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F1: New chance for Sutil at Force India

Adrian Sutil was confirmed Thursday as Force India's second driver for the 2013 Formula One season, pledging to make the most of his "second chance" after being sacked by the British-based team following a conviction for assault.



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Meteor blast equaled 30 atom bombs

The meteor that exploded over the steppes of southwestern Russia sent a low-frequency rumble bouncing through the Earth, giving scientists new clues about the biggest cosmic intruder in a century.



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Election puts Italy on financial high-wire

The Italian election has sent two implacable objects hurtling towards each other: The political mess of Italy and the electorate's dislike of austerity and reform, writes Louise Cooper.



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Baghdad car bomb kills five

Violence hit a Baghdad neighborhood on Thursday and caused deaths and injuries, police said.



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Balkans war crimes verdict reversed

Convictions of crimes against humanity against Momcilo Perisic, a former Yugoslav army chief, have been reversed on appeal Thursday by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.



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Gates, Zuckerberg: Kids, learn to code

Hey kids! Forget trying to become a doctor or rapper or a football star, not to mention all the teasing you may get in school for being a nerd -- computers are where it's at.



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Syria war is everybody's problem

The United States stepped further into Syria's civil war Thursday, promising rebel fighters food and medical supplies -- but not weapons -- for the first time in the nearly two-year conflict that has claimed more than 60,000 lives and laid waste to large portions of the country.



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When U.S.A! chant is not patriotic

It never occurred to me that the chant "U.S.A, U.S.A!" -- something you might hear from enthusiastic sports fans at the World Cup or the Olympics -- could be used as an insult. That is, until I saw (and heard) it for myself.



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Gender identity not just body parts

Part of being a child is developing your identity. School can teach you knowledge. Society can teach you what it expects of you. But, once you develop a sense of yourself, no one and nothing can tell you who you are. You come to know that -- to your core.



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Temptations singer Street dies at 70

Former Temptations member Richard Street has died, his widow told CNN Entertainment on Wednesday.



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How the next pope will be chosen

CNN's Becky Anderson explains the Vatican conclave and how the next pope will be chosen.



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Next pope: African?

Pressure grows for selection of an African Pope, as Vladiir Duthiers reports.



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Electing pope

With Pope Benedict XVI leaving the papal office after resigning two weeks ago, the Catholic Church will have to rush to pick his replacement before Easter.



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Thailand, Muslim rebels agree to talks

A little reported insurgency that has claimed the lives of more than 5,000 people in the last decade showed signs of moving towards a peaceful resolution Thursday, as Thai authorities agreed to hold talks with Muslim rebels in the restive south of the country.



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Cambodia sees spike in bird flu deaths

In the last two months, eight people in Cambodia have died from bird flu, a rare but deadly disease causing concern among health authorities. Six of the victims have been children.



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Australia police make record meth haul

Australian police say they have made their biggest ever seizure of methamphetamine -- as much as $450 million worth of the destructive drug.



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Egypt: Balloon probe could take weeks

An official investigation into the cause of a balloon accident that killed 19 people in Egypt could take two weeks, the governor of Luxor province said Wednesday.



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Taiwan ebullient over Ang Lee's Oscar

It's not every territory in the world that puts an Oscar-winning director's name up in lights on a towering building. But that's just the sort of thing that happens in Taiwan -- and it did on Monday night after Ang Lee picked up his second "Best Director" Oscar, this time for "Life of Pi."



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Japan minister: No end to whaling

Japan will never stop its annual hunt for whales, a government minister has reportedly said, amid recent clashes on the high seas between environmental activists and Japanese whaling ships.



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Benedict XVI enters last day as pope before retirement

In his final hours in office, Pope Benedict will meet with cardinals who have already made their way to Rome to take part in the election of his successor.



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Historic transition

Unprecedented in modern times, the Pope is resigning from his position. Anderson Cooper reports on the transition.



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Afghan militants kill 17, as victims sleep

Militants shot dead 17 people, including 10 Afghan police officers, as they slept overnight, officials said Wednesday.



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Switzerland: Three killed at lumber plant

A shooting took place at a wood manufacturing company on the outskirts of the central Swiss city of Lucerne on Wednesday, police said.



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Work-at-home mom defends Yahoo CEO

Folks are really mad at Marissa Mayer.



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$1 million bet on teacherless-students

What if everything you thought you knew about education was wrong?



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Teen pregnancy in rural U.S. a problem

We have a rosy view of rural America as a place where people wave even if they don't know you, and life isn't affected by what we think of as city problems. So it might come as a surprise that teenage girls 15 to 19 years old in rural counties have babies at rates that are nearly one third higher than girls in the cities and suburbs.



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Aussie tycoon: Titanic II is good idea

A replica of the doomed ship Titanic will sail in 2016, says Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer



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Benitez: I'll quit at the end of the season

Rafael Benitez launched an astonishing attack on his critics Wednesday before revealing he will leave the club at the end of the season.



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Tennis: Berdych blasts time limit rule

Tomas Berdych has hit out at the new time limit rule in tennis after reaching the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open Wednesday.



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Golf: McIlroy wants unity on putting

Rory McIlroy has voiced fears that the controversial proposal to ban "belly" putters could divide the sport.



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Calling for change in Catholicism

Catholics in the Philippines want church to embrace modern life as, Anna Coren reports.



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Iran envoy on talks

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, who is in Kazakhstan for the latest talks.



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Building a nest egg

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Iran agrees to more nuclear talks

Six world powers and Iran have concluded a second round of talks over Tehran's controversial nuclear program, agreeing to hold "expert-level" consultations in Turkey on a yet undetermined date, Iran's state-run Press TV reported.



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Yahoo CEO right to cut remote work?

When Yahoo's relatively new CEO Marissa Mayer decreed that workers would be required to show up at the office rather than work remotely, the immediate backlash from outsiders was mostly on the side of the angry Yahoo employees who were losing the comfort and convenience of telecommuting. Inside the company, reactions were mixed.



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Building fire in India kills at least 18

A fire that swept through a six-story building in the east Indian city of Kolkata killed at least 18 people early Wednesday morning, authorities said.



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Scandals shadow pope's final days

Christiane Amanpour, Robert Hoatson and CNN's Sr. Vatican Analyst detail the scandals weighing on the Papacy.



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U.S. to boost aid for Syria opposition

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to announce an assistance package in the "tens of millions" of dollars for the Syrian opposition.



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Kerry works to assure Syrian rebels

John Kerry's first trip as U.S. Secretary of State begins with assurances for Syrian rebels of U.S. support.



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Diplomacy meeting over strategy

The EU and the Obama administration look to help stabalize the crisis in Syria.



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Meteor blast resonated around Earth

The meteor that exploded over the steppes of southwestern Russia sent a low-frequency rumble bouncing through the Earth, giving scientists new clues about the biggest cosmic intruder in a century.



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Italy left on financial high-wire

The Italian election has sent two implacable objects hurtling towards each other: The political mess of Italy and the electorate's dislike of austerity and reform, writes Louise Cooper.



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$85 billion in cuts loom for U.S.

We now have only two days left before $85 billion in widely disliked spending cuts start to take effect. So what's Congress doing Wednesday to deal with this self-inflicted crisis?



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U.S. weapons ban stands little chance

It may be politically quixotic, but Sen. Dianne Feinstein proceeded undeterred Wednesday in seeking an updated version of the assault weapons ban she sponsored in 1994 that expired a decade later.



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Shell halts Arctic drill plans for 2013

Royal Dutch Shell says it will "pause" its closely-watched project to drill for oil off the Alaskan coast this year, instead spending 2013 preparing for future exploration.



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Mexico kills 1.2M chickens with bird flu

Mexican authorities say they've slaughtered more than a million chickens infected with bird flu.



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Swimmer killed in rare NZ shark attack

A surfer in New Zealand died Wednesday after he was attacked by a great white shark on the country's west coast, authorities said.



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Beckham shows he can still cut it

David Beckham made his full debut for Paris Saint-Germain as his side reached the quarterfinals of the French Cup with a 2-0 win over Marseille Wednesday.



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Hot air balloon burns, plummets

A deadly hot air balloon killed 19 tourists in a fiery crash in Luxor, Egypt.



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Why Italians keep voting for Berlusconi

On the subject of Silvio Berlusconi Italians and non-Italians are, to paraphrase George Bernard-Shaw's famous quip about Britain and America, divided by a common political language.



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Allow Yahoo workers to work at home

Marissa Mayer told Yahoo employees to work in the office, but this will not automatically lead to more productivity, says Ellen Kossek.



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Millionaire plans mission to Mars

CNN's John Zarrella reports that a millionaire and space tourist is planning to unveil a human flight to Mars.



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Photos: Mars rover Curiosity

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Flying to Mars on a shoestring?

CNN's John Zarrella reports millionaire planning to unveil human flight to Mars.



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Teen faces 100 lashes for fornication

The Maldives government has said its hands are tied in the case of a 15-year-old girl sentenced to 100 lashes and eight months house arrest for engaging in premarital sex.



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Pope: God 'seemed to be sleeping'

Pope Benedict XVI reflects on his time in office with "moments of joy" but also times "the Lord seemed to be sleeping."



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Bobby Brown jailed for drink driving

Singer Bobby Brown is headed to jail next month to serve a 55-day sentence imposed for his second drunken driving conviction in a year.



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Yahoo office-work edict riles workers

When Stephanie Van Pelt needed to care for her son after surgery, her company gave her the option to work from home.



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U.S. food bank feeds needy pets

A California charity helps people in need take care of their animals.



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Iran agrees to more nuclear talks

Six world powers and Iran have concluded a second round of talks over Tehran's controversial nuclear program, agreeing to hold "expert-level" consultations in Turkey on a yet undetermined date, Iran's state-run Press TV reported.



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Transgender row for U.S. 1st grader

Just like she did during the first half of the school year, first grader Coy Mathis wants to use the girls' restroom at her Colorado elementary school. But school officials won't let her.



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Building fire in India kills at least 18

A fire that swept through a six-story building in the east Indian city of Kolkata killed at least 18 people early Wednesday morning, authorities said.



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France defiant on family kidnapping

France will not negotiate with the Islamist rebels who kidnapped a French family in Cameroon, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Tuesday.



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Yahoo CEO right to cut remote work

When Yahoo's relatively new CEO Marissa Mayer decreed that workers would be required to show up at the office rather than work remotely, the immediate backlash from outsiders was mostly on the side of the angry Yahoo employees who were losing the comfort and convenience of telecommuting. Inside the company, reactions were mixed.



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Days to cuts: What's Congress doing?

Three days remain before $85 billion in widely disliked forced spending cuts will be put in motion. So what's Congress doing Tuesday to deal with the situation?



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Scandals shadow Pope's final days

Christiane Amanpour, Robert Hoatson and CNN's Sr. Vatican Analyst detail the scandals weighing on the Papacy.



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When U.S.A! U.S.A! chant is not patriotic

It never occurred to me that the chant "U.S.A, U.S.A!" -- something you might hear from enthusiastic sports fans at the World Cup or the Olympics -- could be used as an insult. That is, until I saw (and heard) it for myself.



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Balloon nearly landed before explosion

New details are emerging from the deadly balloon accident in Egypt which killed 19 people, including nine tourists from Hong Kong and four from Japan.



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Rocket from Gaza fired into Israel

A rocket fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel on Tuesday in the first such attack since a cease-fire took hold in November.



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Activists, whalers clash on high seas

Environmental activists and Japanese whaling authorities have reported fresh clashes in Antarctic waters, with each side accusing the other of causing dangerous collisions between ships.



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Six changes for smartphones

Mobile phones have come a long way from the bricks of the past. But what does the future hold?



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China school stampede kills four

A stampede at an elementary school in central China killed four students Wednesday morning, state media reported.



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Shark attack kills New Zealand surfer

A surfer in New Zealand died Wednesday after he was attacked by a great white shark on the country's west coast, authorities said.



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Hot air balloon burns, plummets

A deadly hot air balloon killed 19 tourists in a fiery crash in Luxor, Egypt.



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2009 balloon crash survivor speaks

Survivor of a 2009 balloon crash in Luxor, Egypt talks to CNN's Erin McLaughlin about what happened.



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Mexican union leader arrested

Authorities have arrested the leader of Mexico's largest union, accusing her of embezzling millions of dollars and using some of the money to pay for plastic surgery, shop at luxury stores and buy real estate.



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Italy seeks way out of political chaos

Leaders of Italy's two main parties have made their opening gambits towards forming a new government after an election deadlock that saw voters reject European-backed austerity policies and a discredited political elite.



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China to tighten shadow banking rules

China will rein in its shadow banking system by requiring banks to provide greater disclosure about their off-balance sheet activities, according to people briefed on the new rules.



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Woman sought in Las Vegas shooting

Police said Tuesday they are looking for a woman in connection to a fatal shooting and crash on the Las Vegas Strip that left three people dead.



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Shots reported in S. Carolina college

A shooting was reported Tuesday night on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, university public safety dispatcher Amy Clum told CNN.



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U.S. weighs aid to Syrian opposition

The Obama administration is moving toward increasing aid to the Syrian opposition, including providing nonlethal military equipment and possibly strategic military training, sources told CNN Tuesday.



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Authorities probe 9-year-old rapper

A 9-year-old rapper's adult-themed music videos are finding some new viewers -- Massachusetts child welfare authorities.



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Former senator's bruising battle

Former Nebraska senator Chuck Hagel is confirmed as Secretary of Defense.



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Dennis Rodman visits North Korea

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman leads the Harlem Globetrotters delegation to North Korea. Isha Sesay reports.



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Missing American couple found in Peru

An American couple that had gone missing in Peru has been found safe, Peru's Ministry of Tourism and Commerce told CNN Tuesday.



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No passwords for 36% of smartphones

More than three out of every 10 smartphone owners don't have a password on the device that could give easy access to their e-mail, bank account, credit card information and other sensitive info.



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Tech execs question Yahoo's office-work edict

Yahoo's decision to curtail remote working among its employees has stirred dismay in the technology industry at a time when many companies are innovating new solutions to enable telecommuting.



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Ronaldo double sinks Barca

It is the eight day period that will define the reign of Jose Mourinho, coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid.



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Who will be the next pope?

CNNI talks to historians Alberto Melloni and Kean Uni.'s Christopher Bellitto about who will be the next Pope



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Mexico: More than 26,000 missing

More than 26,000 people have gone missing in Mexico over the past six years as violence surged and the country's government cracked down on drug cartels.



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Chuck Hagel is new Pentagon chief

Chuck Hagel's rocky and inauspicious path to leadership of the Pentagon could haunt him if he doesn't watch his step.



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Budget protests erupt in Iraq

Protesters calling on Iraqi lawmakers to approve the national budget took to the streets of Baghdad on Tuesday, prompting security forces to shut main entrances into the city.



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Egypt to destroy Gaza tunnels

An Egyptian court ordered authorities Tuesday to destroy tunnels between the country and Gaza -- the latest sign of a crackdown on underground smuggling networks.



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Why Apple may owe you $5

Apple has settled a lawsuit filed by parents who say their kids downloaded free games from the mobile App Store and then proceeded to rack up hefty bills buying in-game extras.



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Company finds a niche in 'unmail'

A white Prius with a giant red plastic flag affixed to its side is driving around the hilly streets of San Francisco, un-delivering mail from mailboxes.



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Netiquette: Saying farewell

So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish.



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Profiles: Berlusconi

In further proof that seemingly nothing can bring Silvio Berlusconi down -- not even a potential jail sentence -- Italy's most colorful public figure is back in contention to lead his country for a fourth time.



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No deal as U.S. spending cuts loom

Three days before forced spending cuts portrayed by most as an economic body blow, President Barack Obama and Republican rivals relied on spin versus substance Tuesday in trying to prod a deeply divided Congress into action to avert the harshest impacts.



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Tennis: Djokovic defeats Troicki

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic began his quest for a fourth title at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a straight forward victory over fellow Serbian Victor Troicki.



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Italy tumbles into 'chaotic uncertainty'

After two days of elections left Italy without a clear-cut winner, the only thing for certain is that the country is headed for a new phase of utter and chaotic uncertainty, writes Barbie Nadeau.



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10 smartphone habits to avoid

How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop.



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Pistorius to hold memorial for girlfriend

More than a week after he was charged in her death, South African track star Oscar Pistorius intends to hold a private memorial service Tuesday night for his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his uncle's Pretoria home, Pistorius' family said in a statement Tuesday.



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American couple missing in Peru

It was the trip of their dreams: to tour South America riding their bicycles. Jamie Neal and Garret Hand, a couple from the San Francisco area, left last November and began chronicling their trip on social media.



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F1: Brawn defiant amid job rumors

He's working under a new boss and rumors are gathering pace that he could find himself looking for a new job in a year, but Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn is focused on delivering success ahead of the 2013 Formula One season.



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Inter fined for racial abuse of Balotelli

Inter Milan have been hit with a €50,000 ($65,500) fine after their fans racially abused AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli during Sunday's derby match at the San Siro.



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Boy scares off lions with DIY lights

A 13-year-old Maasai boy in Kenya has invented an ingenious system to scare off the lions that were killing his family's livestock.



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Benedict: Pope aware of his flaws?

Sister Mary Ann Walsh says Pope Benedict acknowledged his mistakes and his humanity, and his stepping down might be his most potent message.



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Carmakers to offer mobile connection

The ubiquity of the mobile internet has been thrown in to sharp relief at the Mobile World Congress trade show by two deals between US carmakers and digital and online service providers.



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Hearts, brains modeled in glass

Glassblowers create anatomically correct models of hearts and brains in glass for use in medicine.



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Italy's first hung parliament?

Politics Professor James Walston talks with Becky Anderson about uncertainty surrounding Italy's election.



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Korean grocers threaten Japan boycott

South Korean grocers and corner shop owners have issued an ultimatum to Japan: end your claim to a disputed set of islands in the East Sea or face a national boycott of your products.



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Female president born into politics

CNN's Anna Coren looks at South Korea's first female president, Park Geun-hye.



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Authorities probe 9-year-old rapper

A 9-year-old rapper's adult-themed music videos are finding some new viewers -- Massachusetts child welfare authorities.



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'Argo' boosts ex-hostages' hopes

Former hostages held at the American Embassy in Iran are hoping the Academy Award for Best Picture for "Argo" boosts their efforts to be paid reparations for the ordeal.



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S. Korea leader sworn in with warning

South Korean President Park Geun-hye enters office with a warning to Pyongyang that the "biggest victim" of its recent nuclear test will be North Korea itself.



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What 'trustpolitik' means for Koreas

Can the carrot and stick approach of South Korean President Park Geun Hye coax concessions from the North?



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CNN Explains: Drones

CNN's Nic Robertson gives you the ins and outs of drones from their military to civilian uses.



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Man + horse + skis = ??

CNN's Francesca Cumani looks at a sport that combines man, horse and skis.



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Five texts you should never send

We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days.



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Fury in West Bank over death

The death of a Palestinian prisoner in an Israeli prison could spark major unrest. Sara Sidner reports.



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Former Surgeon General Koop dies

Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has died, Dartmouth College said Monday. He was 96.



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Iran hosts wrestling tournament

CNN's Reza Sayah reports on a wrestling match between US and Iran, and how Iranian authorities confiscated CNN's videos.



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Who will be the next Pope?

CNNI talks to historians Alberto Melloni and Kean Uni.'s Christopher Bellitto about who will be the next Pope



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An open letter to texting-mad teenagers

Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear.



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Is it enough to own just one mobile phone?

Is it time to start carrying two mobile phones? With the launch of a new no-frills handset, at least one manufacturer is hoping more people might soon be relying on multiple mobiles.



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Palestinians blame Israel for jail death

Tensions in the West Bank are heightened after the recent death in an Israeli prison of a 30-year-old Palestinian arrested last week.



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North Korea releases bizarre music video

North Korea's new bizarre video has the iconic song "We are the world" and Call of Duty. Erin Burnett reports.



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Profiles: Berlusconi

In further proof that seemingly nothing can bring Silvio Berlusconi down -- not even a potential jail sentence -- Italy's most colorful public figure is back in contention to lead his country for a fourth time.



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BP could pay billions more for Gulf spill

The stage is set for a titanic courtroom showdown here between BP and federal and state governments over whether the oil giant must shell out billions more for the 2010 Gulf oil spill.



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Syrian opposition group to attend talks

The Syrian National Coalition -- the principal opposition group battling the government of President Bashar al-Assad -- has changed its position and will attend an international meeting this week in Rome focused on the Syrian crisis, the coalition's leader Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib announced Monday on Facebook.



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Budget fireworks

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Galaxy S IV phone coming March 14

The next generation is just a few weeks away for the world's hottest smartphone without a piece of fruit on it.



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Homeless man returns diamond ring

Talk about good karma.



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More elections could follow

Journalist Barbie Nadeau reports preliminary results of Italy's parliamentary election could lead to more elections.



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Palestinians warn Obama on jail death

All of the Palestinians in Israeli prisons -- about 4,500 people -- took part in a hunger strike Sunday, and crowds protested in the streets of the West Bank as Palestinian officials called for an international investigation into an inmate's death.



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Profiles: Bersani

The man expected to become Italy's next prime minister won't pound the bully pulpit like Silvio Berlusconi. He won't claim to be the Jesus Christ of politics, or praise Barack Obama's "tan", and it's highly unlikely you'll bump into him at an all-night bunga bunga party.



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Read pope's text

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final Angelus prayer to a crowd of thousands gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday, as he prepares to retire.



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Google: Future of mobile is virtual reality

In the future we will have screens not just in the palm of our hands, but all around us, according to Matias Duarte, Google's Director of Android User Experience.



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Opinion: Google Glass should be for our eyes only

It's hard to engineer this kind of creepy serendipity. Earlier this week, European Union data watchdogs, fighting to protect our privacy in an age of big data, put pressure on Google over the privacy of user information.



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Skiing: Shiffrin crowned slalom champ

Seventeen-year-old American Mikaela Shiffrin produced a stunning second run to claim the women's slalom title at the World Ski Championships in Schladming, Austria on Saturday.



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Italy's front runners

Austerity-hit Italy chooses new leader



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Star's bloody sock sells for $92,613

How much would you pay for a bloody sock?



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Vatican 'Gay lobby'? Probably not

It's hard not to suspect that the meltdowns and controversies that have dogged Benedict XVI for the last eight years are in the background of why he's so tired, but a "gay lobby" hardly seems a likely cause, says John L. Allen Jr.



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Pope delivers last 'Angelus' prayer

Huge crowds are expected to pack St. Peter's Square for the pope's final Sunday blessing, even as rumors of a sex scandal swirl while he prepares to step down.



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Blast hits Pakistan's tribal north

A security person was killed and five were wounded Monday in a blast in Pakistan's troubled tribal northern region, an official told CNN.



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Pistorius brother death charge

Carl Pistorius, brother of Olympic star Oscar who faces murder charges, is charged in the death of another woman, stemming from a crash with a motorcycle in 2010.



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Do the Oscars actually matter?

If I won an Oscar, I'd carry it around it with me everywhere. I'd start every conversation with, "Well, as an Oscar winner..." I'd wear a pin that says, "Ask me about my Oscar." I might even get a tattoo on my neck of the golden figurine.



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Oscar likes his political flicks real

With a crop of political movies in the Oscar running, this weekend Hollywood is looking more like Poliwood. Best Picture contenders such as "Argo," "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Lincoln" have managed to pay off at the box office even as they brought politics and history to the big screen -- proof that we'll take smart over stupid as long as we're entertained while educated.



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Vatican denies latest scandal claims

CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on another possible scandal brewing at the Vatican just days before the pope leaves office.



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Texas whiteout as blizzard moves east

The warnings were as dire as they could be.



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Bus drivers jailed for Singapore strike

In a case that brought to light issues of unfair pay and poor living conditions among foreign workers in Singapore, four Chinese nationals pleaded guilty Monday to charges of instigating an "illegal" strike in late November and were sentenced to several weeks in prison.



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Oscar night's highs and lows on Twitter

Watching Sunday's long, sometimes awkward Academy Awards broadcast was made more entertaining by the steady stream of commentary on Twitter.



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NATO plays down Afghan torture claim

NATO said Monday that it has found no evidence backing up an Afghan government claim that armed people who may be U.S. special forces carried out acts of torture and murder.



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U.S. wrestling team takes on Iran

Reza Sayah watches the U.S. wrestling team take on Iran at an international competition in Tehran.



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Messi moves closer to 50-goal record

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for next week's "Clasico" double-header as Spanish soccer rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid labored to victories on Saturday.



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Oscars: The best moments

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Tweets: Best and worst of night

Watching Sunday's long, sometimes awkward Academy Awards broadcast was made more entertaining by the steady stream of commentary on Twitter.



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Oscars celebrate Hollywood's best

Ben Affleck's "Argo" takes the Oscar for best picture and other highlights from the Academy Awards.



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Iran plans own response to 'Argo'

Ben Affleck has more than just a couple of Golden Globes to add to his resume.



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Why has Italy fallen apart?

Why has Italy fallen apart so badly over the past 20 years? Bill Emmott says the country's implosion is reminiscent of the decline of the city-state of Venice.



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Six changes for smartphones

Mobile phones have come a long way from the bricks of the past. But what does the future hold?



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Scottish archbishop resigns amid abuse claims

Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of Scotland's archbishop following allegations that Cardinal Keith O'Brien abused four men studying to be priests.



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Two children missing off San Francisco

Authorities are searching for two adults and two young children missing off the coast of San Francisco after their 29-foot sailboat took on water, the Coast Guard said late Sunday.



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Berlusconi trails as Italians vote

The second and final day of Italy's parliamentary elections got under way Monday, with polls suggesting the center-left -- led by Pier Luigi Bersani -- is on track to defeat controversial three-time Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.



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Berlusconi neither down nor out

Despite legal troubles, Silvio Berlusconi is gaining popularity ahead of Italy's general election. Ben Wedeman reports.



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Fans hurt in Daytona race crash

Debris flew into the stands, injuring a number of spectators, during a jaw-dropping crash Saturday in the final turn of a NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.



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'Argo' takes honors for best picture

"Argo" takes home the best picture Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, as Daniel Day-Lewis claims the best actor award for his role in "Lincoln."



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Israel: Anti-missile test successful

Israel completed a successful test flight of its Arrow 3 interceptor system on Monday, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.



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Earthquakes shake central Japan

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake rattled central Japan on Monday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A second quake -- magnitude 4.6 quake -- struck about 11 minutes later.



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Will Park emerge from shadow?

CNN's Anna Coren looks at South Korea's first female president, Park Geun-hye.



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Park: A life shaped by politics

The two main presidential candidates in South Korea's upcoming election struggle to shake off their pasts.



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African leaders sign Congo peace deal

African leaders signed a U.N.-backed deal on Sunday meant to bring stability to the Democratic Republic of Congo.



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Park sworn in as Korean president

Park Geun-hye made history Monday by becoming South Korea's first female president, though it's the decisions she'll make in office -- especially given the specter of a nuclear-armed North Korea -- that may better define how she's seen in the decades to come.



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Kuroda emerges as BOJ frontrunner

Haruhiko Kuroda, president of the Asian Development Bank, emerged at the weekend as the frontrunner to win the government's nomination to become the next governor of the Bank of Japan.



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Tabasco CEO Paul McIlhenny dies

Paul McIlhenny, the chairman and chief executive of the company that makes Tabasco sauce, has died. He was 68.



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Bangladesh protests claim 4 more lives

At least four people were killed and more than a hundred injured in fresh violence in Bangladesh as the Islamist groups clashed with police near the capital, Dhaka, on Sunday, police said.



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Mozilla to launch mobile phones

Mozilla announced Sunday it will launch handsets running its new Firefox mobile operating system, pitting itself directly against Apple and Google.



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Cuban Pres. Raul Castro to step down

Cuban President Raul Castro said Sunday that he would step down from power in 2018, when his second term as president is set to end.



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Beckham plays cameo role in PSG win

He only played for the last 14 minutes, but David Beckham typically was the center of attention as his eagerly awaited debut for Paris Saint Germain ended in a crucial victory for the French league leaders Sunday.



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Jimmie Johnson wins Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500, the season-opening and most prestigious race of the NASCAR season, on Sunday at the Daytona International Speedway.



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Protesters, police clash in Spain

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to turn out in towns and cities across Spain on Saturday to voice their anger over harsh austerity and the way the country's being run in the wake of its financial crisis.



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North Korea threatens U.S. military

North Korea threatens the U.S. military with "miserable destruction" if it carries out joint exercises with South Korean forces, which it labels a "war of aggression".



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Afghanistan links U.S. forces to torture, murder

The U.S. military is investigating claims by the Afghan government that a group of people carrying out acts of torture and murder may be U.S. special forces members.



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Cardinal's 'inappropriate behavior' claim

Scotland's Roman Catholic archbishop is contesting accusations of "inappropriate behavior" with priests, claims leveled as Cardinal Keith O'Brien prepares to join the conclave that will choose a new pope.



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Soccer: Mancini insists fight not over

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insisted his team won't give up the English Premier League title without a fight as their 2-0 win over European champions Chelsea Sunday saw them keep their slim hopes alive.



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Homeless man returns diamond ring

Talk about good karma.



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Egypt's ElBaradei calls for vote boycott

Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei urges voters to boycott the country's parliamentary elections, describing them as "an act of deception."



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Palestinians protest inmate's death

All of the Palestinians in Israeli prisons -- about 4,500 people -- took part in a hunger strike Sunday, and crowds protested in the streets of the West Bank as Palestinian officials called for an international investigation into an inmate's death.



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Daytona 500 goes on despite fiery crash

The Daytona 500 will take place as scheduled Sunday despite a jaw-dropping crash a day earlier that flung debris into the stands at the Daytona International Speedway.



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Skiing: Mighty Maze wins at Meribel

Slovenia's Tina Maze was crowned World Cup overall champion Sunday -- landing the coveted Crystal Globe with fully nine events of the season still remaining.



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Read full text of Pope's final blessing

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final Angelus prayer to a crowd of thousands gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday, as he prepares to retire.



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Pistorius' brother faces own charge

Oscar Pistorius' brother Carl is accused in the 2010 death of a motorcyclist. Jonathan Mann and Nkpile Mabuse report.



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What next in Syria? Death toll rises

Another day, another toll in Syria's civil war: 213 dead.



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Belgian killed at Mexico tourist hotspot

A Belgian national has become the latest casualty in a popular Mexican tourist destination plagued by violence.



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Key moments in pope's resignation

CNN's Becky Anderson looks at the key events and reactions since Pope Benedict resigned.



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Bayern coach celebrates 1,000 games

When Jupp Heynckes made his debut in the Bundesliga as a player back in 1965, the name of Bayern Munich was a new one for the nascent German soccer league.



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Analysis: Italian election explained

Little more than a year after he resigned in disgrace as prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi is campaigning to win his old job back -- for the fourth time.



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Homicide charge for Pistorius' brother

As Olympic icon Oscar Pistorius faces a murder trial for the shooting of his girlfriend, his older brother is charged in the death of another woman.



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Pope to lead last 'Angelus' prayer at Vatican

Huge crowds are expected to pack St. Peter's Square for the pope's final Sunday blessing, even as rumors of a sex scandal swirl while he prepares to step down.



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Opinion: 'Gay lobby'? Probably not

It's hard not to suspect that the meltdowns and controversies that have dogged Benedict XVI for the last eight years are in the background of why he's so tired, but a "gay lobby" hardly seems a likely cause, says John L. Allen Jr.



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The Oscars just don't matter

If I won an Oscar, I'd carry it around it with me everywhere. I'd start every conversation with, "Well, as an Oscar winner..." I'd wear a pin that says, "Ask me about my Oscar." I might even get a tattoo on my neck of the golden figurine.



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Oscar likes his political flicks real

With a crop of political movies in the Oscar running, this weekend Hollywood is looking more like Poliwood. Best Picture contenders such as "Argo," "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Lincoln" have managed to pay off at the box office even as they brought politics and history to the big screen -- proof that we'll take smart over stupid as long as we're entertained while educated.



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U.S. military grounds F-35 fighter jets

The U.S. military grounds the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet due to a crack in an engine component that was discovered during a routine inspection in California.



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Bersani leads Berlusconi in polls as Italy votes

Italy's elections kick off, with polls suggesting the center-left -- led by Pier Luigi Bersani -- ahead of controversial three-time prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.



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Can a Bersani-Monti coalition work?

Italy's electoral run-off between an ex-communist and a former cruise ship singer threatens to throw the country back into the spotlight of the European debt crisis.



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Profiles: Bersani

The man expected to become Italy's next prime minister won't pound the bully pulpit like Silvio Berlusconi. He won't claim to be the Jesus Christ of politics, or praise Barack Obama's "tan", and it's highly unlikely you'll bump into him at an all-night bunga bunga party.



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Rousey wins first UFC women's match

When mixed martial arts fighters Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche stepped into the octagon Saturday night, they made history for women's sports.



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Paralympian Pistorius freed on bail

A judge bails Oscar Pistorius, citing problems with the police investigation, but the sprinter must surrender his passport and is not allowed to return to the scene where his girlfriend died.



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Car bomb targets Afghan security force

A car bomb targeted a security building in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least one person, a government spokesman said.



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Despite downgrade, UK vows austerity

Ministers have defended the government's economic record after the UK lost its triple A rating for the first time since the 1970s amid concerns over sluggish growth.



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Messi moves closer to 50-goal record

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for next week's "Clasico" double-header as Spanish soccer rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid labored to victories on Saturday.



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SK Air Force parodies 'Les Mis'

CNN's Anna Coren reports on South Korea's latest viral hit: the air force's parody of "Les Miserables."



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Suspect named in Las Vegas shooting

Police have identified a suspect in a fatal shooting and crash on the Las Vegas Strip that left three people dead.



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Radioactive leak at U.S. nuclear site

Six tanks at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast Washington state are leaking radioactive waste, the governor said Friday, calling the news "disturbing" even as he insisted there are "no immediate health risks."



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MC Hammer arrested in California

Rapper MC Hammer launched a string of tweets Saturday with his side of the story two days after he was arrested in northern California for allegedly obstructing an officer.



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White House weighs in on gay marriage

In a preview of a major constitutional showdown at the Supreme Court over same-sex marriage, the Obama administration said on Friday that a federal law denying financial benefits to legally wed gay and lesbian couples is unconstitutional.



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Injuries as debris flies into race stands

Debris flew into the stands, injuring a number of spectators, during a jaw-dropping crash Saturday in the final turn of a NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.



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Pistorius' brother's Twitter feed hacked

A hacker falsely posted on the Twitter account of Oscar Pistorius' older brother Saturday that the South African Olympian was going to do media interviews, a family spokeswoman said.



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Iran says it captured 'enemy drone'

Iran said Saturday that it downed and captured another "enemy drone," the semi-official Fars News Agency reported.



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Is time right for Congo peace talks?

John Prendergast thinks circumstances are right for a peace process in Congo, where the deadliest war since World War II has killed 7 million people.



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Bubba Watson joins WGC casualty list

Another day, another big name crashes out of the World Golf Championship event at Dove Mountain.



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Beckham 'excited' by PSG's 'Classique'

On the day one of his former clubs marched closer to yet another title, David Beckham was relishing the prospect of making his debut for Paris Saint-Germain in one of French football's biggest fixtures.



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Mexican blogger fights on after threats

The name of the Facebook page matches the personality of its administrator: Courage for Tamaulipas.



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Tennis: Petra Kvitova takes Dubai title

When Petra Kvitova won her first grand slam title and the season-ending championships in 2011, big things were expected of the Czech tennis player.



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U.S. suing Lance Armstrong

The U.S. Department of Justice has joined the whistle-blower lawsuit against cyclist Lance Armstrong that was originally filed by a former team mate.



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Vatican denies rumors as pope prepares to step down

Rumors involving sex, money and gay priests have been swirling in the Italian media and have been linked by some to Pope Benedict XVI's shock decision to resign.



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Pope's Twitter account to shut down

At the same time as Pope Benedict XVI leaves office on February 28, his Twitter presence as @Pontifex will also come to an end, according to Vatican Radio.



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Could the next pope be black?

An American doctor discusses his friendship with a cardinal who is a contender for the papacy. Susan Candiotti reports.



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Resignation leaves power vacuum

Who has temporarily taken over at the Vatican until a new pope is named? CNN's Brian Todd reports.



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Tainted horse meat 'probably' eaten

Three horse carcasses tainted with a veterinary drug harmful to humans have "probably" entered the food chain, France's agriculture minister confirmed Saturday.



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Skiing: Innerhofer claims record victory

Christof Innerhofer equals an Italian skiing record while Austria and Spain make World Cup history on a day of milestones.



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Spain braces for austerity protests

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to turn out in towns and cities across Spain on Saturday to voice their anger over harsh austerity and the way the country's being run in the wake of its financial crisis.



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North Korea threatens U.S. military over exercises

North Korea threatens the U.S. military with "miserable destruction" if it carries out joint exercises with South Korean forces, which it labels a "war of aggression".



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What is North Korea capable of?

International security analyst Jim Walsh talks to CNN about the risks posed by North Korea's nuclear program.



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S. Korea shows it is ready for war

CNN's Anna Coren looks at South Korea's military readiness after the North Korean nuclear test.



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Homeless man returns diamond ring

Talk about good karma.



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Russian meteor analysis begins

Twenty-five people were discharged from hospital Friday, state media reported, a week after a meteor exploded in spectacular fashion in the skies above Russia's Urals region, shattering glass in thousands of buildings.



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Why Pistorius was granted bail

South African attorney Llewelyn Curlewis talks with CNN's Nic Robertson about why Oscar Pistorius was granted bail.



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Egypt's ElBaradei calls for election boycott

Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei urges voters to boycott the country's parliamentary elections, describing them as "an act of deception."



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Egypt to hold elections in April

Egypt will hold parliamentary elections in several stages beginning April 27, a member of President Mohamed Morsy's presidential team announced Thursday.



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ElBaradei: Egypt 'a failed state'

Becky Anderson talks to Mohamed ElBaradei, Egyptian opposition politician, about Morsy, the IMF and the country's future.



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Militant leader arrested in Pakistan

Pakistani authorities arrested the leader of an outlawed Sunni militant group believed to be behind a suicide bombing at a marketplace that left dozens dead, a senior police official said.



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How Islamists are gaining ground

A year ago, Ibrahim Qobani was an idealistic 19-year-old revolutionary who sang about freedom.



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Are Syrian rebels now radicalized?

CNN's Ivan Watson reports how Islamist groups are gaining strength among rebels in Syria.



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Exiled Syrian writer: Why I fled

Becky Anderson talks to Syrian author Nihad Sirees about his book's English translation and why he is living in exile.



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Who controls what in Syria?

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on the current state of play in the Syrian conflict.



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