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Pro-Moscow protesters seize arms, declare republic; Kiev fears invasion
Pro-Russian protesters occupying a government building in eastern Ukraine have declared the creation of a separatist republic.15 civilians killed in Afghanistan roadside bombing
Up to 15 civilians were killed while five others wounded on Monday evening when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb ...Rwanda marks 20 years since genocide
Rwanda starts a week of official mourning today to mark the 20th anniversary of the country\'s genocide in which at least 800,000 ...Malaysia, Indonesia bans Noah movie for depicting Islamic prophet
Malaysia and Indonesia have banned the biblical epic "Noah," joining other Muslim nations that forbid the Hollywood movie for its visual depiction ...29 rebels dead in Syria premature car bomb blast
At least 29 people were killed, most or all of them believed to be rebels, in the besieged Old City of Homs ...Sri Lanka beat India to win maiden World T20 title
Sri Lanka became the T20 champions for the first time defeating India by six wickets with 13 balls remaining in the final ...Afghan elections hailed a success after millions defy Taleban threats
Afghan and Western leaders have praised the turnout in Afghanistan\'s presidential election, describing the vote as a success.Unchallenged candidate wins Costa Rica vote
Luis Guillermo Solis, presidential candidate of the Citizens\' Action Party (PAC), easily won Costa Rica\'s presidential election run-off, beating his ruling party ...Hungarian Prime Minister Orban declares victory in parliamentary vote
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared victory in elections on Sunday, saying the vote showed that Hungary was the most united ...Volcano erupts in Ecuador
The Tungurahua volcano just outside of the Ecuadorian capital Quito has erupted, sending a plume of ash up to 10 kilometers into ...