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  • Strong words at U.N. after vetoes
    U.N. Security Council members used strong language after Russia and China vetoed a resolution condemning Syria for human rights violations and attacks against its citizens.


  • U.S. brigadier general dies in Afghanistan
    U.S. Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died in Kabul of apparent natural causes, officials said, making him one of the highest ranking officers to die in Afghanistan.


  • Dozens killed at South Sudan peace meeting
    At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in a spate of violence in the world's newest nation.


  • Flooding strands thousands in eastern Australia
    Heavy rains left thousands stranded in eastern Australia on Saturday as authorities warned of more flooding and urged several communities to flee to higher ground.


  • More die as Egypt protests escalate
    Nine people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Friday.


  • U.S. accuses Sudan of bombing civillians
    The United States accused Sudan of targeting civilians in recent airstrikes, including one that destroyed a Bible school in South Kordofan, an oil-rich Sudanese province that borders the newly-created independent country of South Sudan.
Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

Stephen A. Perry, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announces the 2012 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during an NFL football news conference, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The members are Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.



Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death (Reuters)

Reuters - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.

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