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American crime roundup for week ending February 14

Hundreds across the country mourn the deaths of three Muslim Americans shot and killed in North Carolina. Candlelight vigils were held as far away as Portland, Oregon days after the incident. It was

Feb 16, 2015

Flames burn on anniversary of PKK leader's capture

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Clashes between Kurds and security forces in Turkey stretch into the night, as violent protests mark the anniversary of Kurdish leader PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan's

Feb 16, 2015

Female suicide bomber kills at least 10 at Nigerian bus station

At least 10 people are dead after a female suicide bomber blew herself up at a crowded bus station in the northeast Nigerian city of Damaturu. No one is immediately claiming responsibility for the

Feb 16, 2015

Explosions rocks ceasefire in Ukraine's east

The sound of explosions between pro-Russian separatists and troops from Kiev rocks the silence of a ceasefire before it can even begin. Pro-Russian rebels say the won't back down Debaltseve, where

Feb 16, 2015

Turkish refugee camp braces for more Syrians

A warm meal for the victims of a war-torn nation has become a luxury. Perhaps brighter days are ahead for many who fled the fighting between Kurdish forces and Islamist militants on the border town

Feb 16, 2015

Amateur video of Denmark caf shooting aftermath

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) **EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS GRAPHIC MATERIAL** Amateur video shows the immediate aftermath of Copenhagen caf shooting in which one person was killed

Feb 16, 2015

U.S. eases restrictions on imports from private Cubans

In Havana, Cuba, locals and merchants react to news that the U.S. has eased import restrictions on Cuban goods and services. Except for a few broad categories of goods -- like cars, live animals,

Feb 16, 2015

Westerners join Iraqi Christian militia to fight Islamic State

When Islamic State swept through Iraq and Syria last year, posting its conquests on social media, it drew thousands of foreign fighters from across the world to join its ranks. But it also drew some

Feb 16, 2015

Fireworks in Pyongyang to celebrate 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il.

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: A firework display to celebrate the 73rd birth anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il lit up Pyongyang skyline as the clock ticked towards Monday (February 16

Feb 16, 2015

Carnival street party stage for playful political messages

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Amplifiers were set-up for some 80,000 party-goers at the Boitata street party on Sunday (February 15), which returns to the center of Rio de Janeiro to defend its

Feb 16, 2015

Carnival street party stage for playful political messages

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Amplifiers were set-up for some 80,000 party-goers at the Boitata street party on Sunday (February 15), which returns to the center of Rio de Janeiro to defend its

Feb 16, 2015

Ukrainian leaders lay flowers at memorial to Afghanistan veterans

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Ukrainian leaders laid flowers on Sunday (February 15) at a monument in Kiev honoring soldiers who served in the

Feb 16, 2015

A spectacular 'Battle of the Oranges' citrus clash in Italy

Ivrea, Italy is taking a food fight to another level. And watch out not to wear white in what has become a celebration of Carnival. Hundreds are turning out donning medieval outfits to re-enact the

Feb 16, 2015

A spectacular 'Battle of the Oranges' citrus clash in Italy

Ivrea, Italy is taking a food fight to another level. And watch out not to wear white in what has become a celebration of Carnival. Hundreds are turning out donning medieval outfits to re-enact the

Feb 16, 2015

"Israel is the home of every Jew'" - Netanyahu

Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt visits the Copenhagen synagogue -- where security guard was killed overnight. She has a message for the Jewish community. (SOUNDBITE) (English) DENMARK'S

Feb 16, 2015