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Police search for clues around body of suspect of Copenhagen attacks

--STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES- ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Danish police shot dead a gunman in Copenhagen on Sunday (February 15) they believe was responsible for killing two and

Feb 15, 2015

Danish police: Attack suspect was on radar

--STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES-- As Danish investigators remain on the scene where the suspect in the deadly attacks was shot by police early Sunday, officials have learned the suspect's identity.

Feb 15, 2015

Pope Francis leads mass for new cardinals

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Pope Francis on Sunday (February 15) conducted mass in honour of the new cardinals he inducted in a ceremony a day earlier. Francis elevated the 20 prelates, many

Feb 15, 2015

Ceasefire takes hold in much of Ukraine except Debaltseve

A new day arrives in eastern Ukraine. At a checkpoint outside rebel-held Donetsk, residents rejoice hours after a new ceasefire begins. (SOUNDBITE) DONETSK RESIDENT, ANDREI, SAYING: "In general, I

Feb 15, 2015

"It's Belgium, it's France, it's now Denmark"- Danish Justice Minister

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: France's interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve on Sunday (February 15) offered his condolences to Danish justice minister Mette Frederiksen near the site of the

Feb 15, 2015

Kurds clash with police in Turkey

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Thousands of Kurds rallied in towns across Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast on Sunday and some clashed with riot police. The protesters were calling for the

Feb 15, 2015

Winter-weary New England facing yet another biting blizzard

The snow just keeps coming down in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Parts of the Northeast are deep into another major winter storm this weekend, with blizzard conditions in six states along their coastal

Feb 15, 2015

India needs massive investment in clean energy to kick start economy, says economic advisor

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian on Sunday said that the country needed massive investment in clean energy to kick start economy. Subramanian made the remarks at the first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo, Re-invest 2015 in New Delhi. Subramanian said that focus of renewable energy should be on major investment in greening coal. India is the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter and often acts as the voice of the world's developing countries in United Nations talks on everything from climate change to economic cooperation.

Feb 15, 2015

JD (U) protests against PM Modi in Patna

Patna, Feb 15 (ANI): The Janata Dal (United) workers staged a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and blamed him for the political instability in Bihar. The protestors raised slogans against Prime Minister Modi and also burnt his effigy. Former Bihar chief minister and senior JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar had earlier accused Prime Minister Modi and the BJP of 'attempting to throttle democracy'. Kumar also alleged that the Bihar Governor's decision to ask Manjhi to prove his majority in the state assembly on February 20 has been scripted in Delhi and is designed to 'allow horse-trading of MLAs'.

Feb 15, 2015

Slum dwellers protest outside Delhi Chief Minister's residence

Kaushambi, Feb 15 (ANI): Slum dwellers on Sunday protested outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Kaushambi after police demolished their makeshift houses, or JJ cluster. Slum dwellers gathered outside Kejriwal's house and demanded justice for their suffering. Kejriwal took office on Saturday, promising to fight divisive politics in a challenge to the Central government of Narendra Modi that has faced criticism for attacks on churches and other minorities.

Feb 15, 2015

We will defend our democracy, says Danish Prime Minister

Copenhagen, Feb 15 (ANI): Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt on Sunday pledged to defend democracy and assured the Jewish community by saying that 'you are not on your own'. According to the reports, earlier in the day one civilian was killed and three police were wounded in shooting at a public meeting in the Danish capital Copenhagen attended by the controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks. Reportedly, one civilian had been killed in a shooting and said the suspects had fled in a car.

Feb 15, 2015