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Ahead of Lent, a 'pagan' festival in eastern Ukraine

The fighting in parts of east Ukraine goes on, but in the rebel-held town of Donetsk, there is still time and spirit for an annual celebration just before Lent. Ukrainians are marking the last day of

Feb 23, 2015

Crime report for week ending Feb. 22

A guilty plea from Rabbi Barry Freundel on charges that he secretly videotaped dozens of women in a ritual bath, in Washington D.C.'s historic Georgetown neighborhood. Facing decades in prison, he

Feb 23, 2015

"It's fabulous" -- London resident on Lunar New Year

Get your martial arts moves ready because the Lunar New Year is here -- and the festivities in London aren't like any other. Thousands from all walks of life ring in the 'year of the sheep' in this

Feb 23, 2015

"It's fabulous" -- London resident on Lunar New Year

Get your martial arts moves ready because the Lunar New Year is here -- and the festivities in London aren't like any other. Thousands from all walks of life ring in the 'year of the sheep' in this

Feb 23, 2015

Aftermath of deadly blast at Ukraine 'peace' rally captured on video

A deadly explosion at a rally to mark Ukraine's uprising one year ago. Residents of the northeastern city of Kharkiv scramble for safety. But some move towards the bomb blast, dropping their flags,

Feb 23, 2015

Animals in the news around the globe

It is splendor in the snow for this red panda at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Nevermind the frigid near a record low temperature -- it's panda playtime. For these endangered species it

Feb 23, 2015

Animals in the news around the globe

It is splendor in the snow for this red panda at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Nevermind the frigid near a record low temperature -- it's panda playtime. For these endangered species it

Feb 23, 2015

Kharkiv protesters rush to aid wounded following explosion at Ukraine rally

EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES. ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Kharkiv residents and emergency workers on Sunday (February 22) rushed to the aid of protesters at a

Feb 23, 2015

Rain or shine - the Oscars must go on

Get ready for the glitz and glam with a chance of rainfall on the red carpet at this year's Oscars. Grey skies above Hollywood threaten the perfect "Kodak" moment -- but the red carpet doesn't stand

Feb 23, 2015

Ukraine blast kills 2 during 'peace march' to mark uprising

+++CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES+++ The Ukrainian national flag is draped over the bodies of at least two people reported killed in the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Officials say an explosive device was

Feb 23, 2015

Bangladesh ferry capsizes after collision, at least 39 dead

EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES Distraught relatives in Bangladesh wait on the banks of the river Padma for their deceased loved ones. Ar least 39 people died when a ferry

Feb 23, 2015

Ecuador's yellow guayacan trees a breathtaking sight

It almost looks like a painting. Bright yellow petals of the guayacan tree saturate the terrain of Ecuador's Mangahurco region. They come into bloom just once a year. The guayacan forest is the

Feb 22, 2015

Ecuador's yellow guayacan trees a breathtaking sight

It almost looks like a painting. Bright yellow petals of the guayacan tree saturate the terrain of Ecuador's Mangahurco region. They come into bloom just once a year. The guayacan forest is the

Feb 22, 2015

Possibility of alien life explored at UFO conference

Anyone who wants to explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life can head on over to Scottsdale, Arizona. That's where the 24th Annual International UFO Congress Convention and Film Festival

Feb 22, 2015

PM Modi addresses students in his 'Mann Ki Baat', appeals them to avoid exam pressure and competitio

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed young students appearing for board exams in his 'Mann ki Baat'. Extending his best wishes to the students, Prime Minister Modi asked them to remain stress-free and not to take the test as a matter of life and death. He appealed them to avoid exam pressure and also competition with others. Modi requested the parents not to compare their children with others, as doing so causes stress among the kids. Prime Minister Modi asked the students to be 'warriors' and not 'worriers', saying they should not doubt their abilities. PM Modi further said that there is no substitute for hard work. Modi also asked the students to keep testing themselves on their progress on a day-to-day basis to scale new heights. The Prime Minister also praised the girl students and that they help their mother during the course of examinations in household work while excelling in their studies. Modi concluded his speech by extending his best wishes to everyone appearing for exams and said success is not to defeat others but to move ahead in life. He said the nation's future will be bright only when all the students are bright.

Feb 22, 2015