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Ukraine president floats govt. reshuffle

First tangible sign that violent street protests are having an impact on officials.

LAST UPDATE : Jan 24, 2014, 1:40 PM EST

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Hollande attempts policy relaunch amid scandal
French President Francois Hollande ducks his rumored affair at a major press conference.
- Hollande bids for reset amid Trierweiler scandal [BBC]
- Admits 'painful moments,' won't speak to partner's status [CNN]

Mumbai’s next cricket legend?

Sachin Tendulkar is a cricket legend in India; and now 15-year-old batsman Prithvi Shaw will be compared to him after setting an astonishing record in a junior tournament.

Published Date : Nov 22, 2013, 4:15 PM EST

Saudi Arabia reports another SARS death

Bringing to 43 the number of deadly cases in the kingdom at the center of the outbreak.

LAST UPDATE : Aug 30, 2013, 5:54 PM EDT

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U.S. Sen. Cruz to renounce Canadian citizenship

Conservative firebrand takes steps to appease right-wing anxiety about his legitimacy for 2016 run.

LAST UPDATE : Aug 20, 2013, 1:48 AM EDT

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Certain jobs linked to weight gain
Sedentary jobs and stress may lead to weight gain at work.
- Getting fat at work
- Are You a Stress Ball at Work? [FOX Business]

U.S. environmentalist wins Sophie Prize

Bill McKibben has won the $100,000 Sophie Prize for being a mobilizing force in the fight against global warming.

LAST UPDATE : May 28, 2013, 11:29 AM EDT

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Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Among the mourners at Achebe's hometown of Ogidi was Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.

LAST UPDATE : May 23, 2013, 11:37 AM EDT

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Funeral mixup adds to Egypt’s Sinai hostage woes

Situation took a turn for the near-tragic and embarrassing with reports that Egyptian troops searching for the hostages on the peninsula mistakenly fired on a Bedouin funeral.

Published Date : May 21, 2013, 6:17 PM EDT

Pitt says it was important for Jolie to go public

Pitt called the experience "an emotional and beautifully inspiring few months."

LAST UPDATE : May 15, 2013, 11:48 AM EDT

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