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• North Korea crimes evoke Nazi era, Kim may face charges: U.N. inquiry
• Sinai-Based militant group claims responsibility for Egypt's tourist bus blast
• Venezuela raids opposition party office, expels three U.S. diplomats
• Iran and U.S. agree final nuclear deal may be unreachable
• Pakistan militant resurfaces, ignites Indian fears of attacks
• Bomb attacks kill at least 24 in Iraq capital
• Venezuela tense ahead of dueling demonstrations
• Bolivia trial begins in French tourist case
• McCullum 302, NZ declares 680-8 on day 5, 2nd test
• Student tragedy in S. Korea as building collapse kills 10
• Women's GS opens 2nd phase of Olympic Alpine races
• India 10-0 chasing 434 on day 5, 2nd test vs. NZ
• Humphries, Meyers test friendship in bobsled
• Finland, Russia play for women's hockey 5th place
• Elimination games begin in Olympic men's hockey
• Frenzel ill, 2nd gold at Sochi Olympics in doubt
• One dead, 77 hurt in riot at PNG immigration centre
• Popular Norway faces Britain in curling tiebreaker
• Bradley Cooper visits London Fashion Week Day 4
• Valcke expects 'quiet' World Cup despite protests
• Tom Ford 'knocks off' Jay Z in latest London show
• Hard to handicap women's Olympic field
• Building collapse at South Korean resort kills 10: officials
• Wise a favorite in Olympic debut of ski halfpipe
• Vela leads Sociedad to 1-0 win at Malaga in Spain
• Alcoa to close Australian smelter and mills
• Tom Ford pays tribute to Jay Z with London dress
• Colombia military hit by second scandal in a month
• Venezuela leader expels US officials amid protests
• Dutch triple looming large in men's 10,000 meters
• Pellegrini looks to keep City new Manchester power
• Mao Asada focused on other triple jumps in Sochi
• England coach: Burgess could be 'real asset'

North Korea crimes evoke Nazi era, Kim may face charges: U.N. inquiry Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:06 AM PST By Stephanie Nebehay and Tom Miles GENEVA (Reuters) - North Korean security chiefs and possibly even Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un himself should face international justice for ordering systematic torture, starvation and killings comparable to Nazi-era atrocities, U.N. investigators said on Monday. The investigators told Kim in a letter they were advising the United Nations to refer North Korea to the International Criminal Court (ICC), to make sure any culprits "including possibly yourself" were held accountable. The unprecedented public rebuke and warning to a head of state by a U.N. inquiry is likely to further antagonize Kim and complicate efforts to persuade him to rein in his isolated country's nuclear weapons program and belligerent confrontations with South Korea and the West.

Sinai-Based militant group claims responsibility for Egypt's tourist bus blast Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:45 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - The Sinai-based Islamist militant group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a blast on a tourist bus that killed two South Koreans and the Egyptian driver on Sunday, the group said in a statement. Islamist militancy has risen sharply in the relatively lawless region adjoining Israel and the Gaza Strip and elsewhere in Egypt since the army deposed Islamist president Mohamed Mursi in July, following mass protests. (Reporting by Asma Alsharif)

Venezuela raids opposition party office, expels three U.S. diplomats Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:29 PM PST By Diego Ore and Brian Ellsworth CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan security forces raided the headquarters of an opposition party accused of fomenting nearly a week of violent protests, witnesses said, as the country expelled three U.S. diplomats on charges of conspiring with demonstrators. Presumed military intelligence officers burst into the opposition Popular Will party office and attempted to forcibly remove several activists after throwing tear gas inside, according to party officials. "The intelligence officers arrived and began to harass us," said party activist Adriangela Ruiz. "They threw tear gas, took computers and tried to take away several people." The government has issued an arrest warrant for Popular Will's founder, Leopoldo Lopez, 42, the U.S.-educated opposition leader accused of murder and terrorism in relation to the violent demonstrations of the past week.

Iran and U.S. agree final nuclear deal may be unreachable Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:49 PM PST By Parisa Hafezi and Louis Charbonneau VIENNA (Reuters) - The United States and long-time arch-foe Iran agree on at least one thing ahead of Tuesday's negotiations on a long-term nuclear deal - reaching an agreement will be very difficult, if not impossible. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the man who has the final say on all matters of state in the Islamic Republic, declared again on Monday that talks between Tehran and six world powers "will not lead anywhere. Their remarks came on the eve of the first round of high-level negotiations since an interim deal was struck on November 24 under which Tehran curbed some nuclear activities for six months in return for limited sanctions relief to allow time for a long-term agreement to be hammered out. Despite his skepticism about the chances for a lasting deal with the West, Khamenei made clear Tehran was committed to continuing the negotiations between Iran and Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.

Pakistan militant resurfaces, ignites Indian fears of attacks Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:30 PM PST By Sanjeev Miglani and Katharine Houreld NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistani Islamic hardliner blamed for an attack on India's parliament that brought the nuclear rivals to the brink of war has resurfaced after years in seclusion, setting off alarm bells in New Delhi. Twice since the end of December, Indian authorities have issued an airport security alert, warning of an attempt by members of a Pakistan-based militant group called Jaish-e-Mohammad, or Army of Muhammad, to hijack a plane, with smaller airfields most at risk. Indian officials have said the alerts followed reports of increased activity by Maulana Masood Azhar, the leader of the outlawed militant group. Azhar was named by an Indian court as the prime suspect in a 2001 attack on India's parliament aimed at taking top political leaders hostage.

Bomb attacks kill at least 24 in Iraq capital Posted: 17 Feb 2014 11:42 AM PST At least 24 people were killed in bomb explosions in the Iraqi capital late on Monday, including blasts near two Shi'ite Muslim mosques and at a busy bus station, police and medics said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for any of the attacks, but Shi'ites are often targeted by Sunni Islamist insurgents who have been regaining ground in Iraq over the past year and overran several towns in recent weeks. In Monday's deadliest attack, a minibus packed with explosives blew up at a bus station in the mainly Shi'ite district of Ur in northern Baghdad, killing at least 11 people, police and medical sources said. A further nine people were killed in car bomb attacks targeting mosques in Baghdad's predominantly Shi'ite districts of Amil and Karrada, police and medical sources said.

Venezuela tense ahead of dueling demonstrations Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:55 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A crowd of anti-government activists wrested free an opposition politician as he was being hauled away in handcuffs by security forces following a raid on the party headquarters of President Nicolas Maduro's biggest foe.

Bolivia trial begins in French tourist case Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:48 PM PST TRINIDAD, Bolivia (AP) — Four people have gone on trial in Bolivia on charges of murder and kidnapping stemming from the 2010 disappearance of two young French tourists.

McCullum 302, NZ declares 680-8 on day 5, 2nd test Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:47 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Captain Brendon McCullum became the first New Zealander to score a triple century in test cricket in a 13-hour innings which ended Tuesday as the home side posted a lead of 434 on the final day of the second test against India.

Student tragedy in S. Korea as building collapse kills 10 Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:29 PM PST At least 10 people were killed and more than 100 injured when an auditorium packed with students collapsed at a resort near the southern South Korean city of Gyeongju, officials said Tuesday. More than 560 college students participating in a freshman orientation were believed to have been attending a concert in the building when the roof caved in on Monday -- apparently under the weight of heavy snow -- around 9:15 pm (1215 GMT). Nine of the dead were college students, police said, adding that an event organiser was also killed. Fire officials said the collapse appeared to have been caused by the weight of the snow which had piled up on the roof.

Women's GS opens 2nd phase of Olympic Alpine races Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:28 PM PST KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Time for a change of pace on the Olympic Alpine courses, starting with the women's giant slalom on Tuesday.

India 10-0 chasing 434 on day 5, 2nd test vs. NZ Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:23 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — India was 10-0 at lunch on the final day Tuesday requiring a further 425 runs to win the second cricket test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve:

Humphries, Meyers test friendship in bobsled Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:22 PM PST KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — They trained together, lived together and laughed together last summer. Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers got tight.

Finland, Russia play for women's hockey 5th place Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:17 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Finland goalie Noora Raty has one more game in her Olympic career, then she will say goodbye to women's hockey's biggest event.

Elimination games begin in Olympic men's hockey Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:11 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Thanks to that memorable shootout loss to the U.S., Russia must win four games in six days to bring home its first Olympic men's hockey gold medals in 22 years.

Frenzel ill, 2nd gold at Sochi Olympics in doubt Posted: 17 Feb 2014 04:06 PM PST KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Eric Frenzel has seven wins in 11 starts on the Nordic combined World Cup circuit this season, and backed that up with a gold medal in the normal hill last week at the Sochi Games. But now he doesn't appear well enough to show up for Tuesday's large hill final and a chance to make it two in a row.

One dead, 77 hurt in riot at PNG immigration centre Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:59 PM PST One person was killed and 77 injured during a second night of rioting at an Australian immigration detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, officials said on Tuesday. Thirty-five asylum-seekers broke out of the same facility on Sunday evening, with several injured, as tensions mount about their fate under the Australian government's hardline policies. "The news of a death is a great tragedy," Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said. Morrison said that despite the unrest, the immigration centre had not been destroyed.

Popular Norway faces Britain in curling tiebreaker Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:58 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Norway's clothing has been sharper than its curling at the Sochi Olympics and the sport's great crowd-pleasers now face a one-off match against Britain just to qualify for the semifinals.

Bradley Cooper visits London Fashion Week Day 4 Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:58 PM PST LONDON (AP) — London Fashion Week saw its starriest and most hectic day yet Monday, as Hollywood celebrities turned up at big-ticket shows and rubbed shoulders with fashion's elite on the front rows.

Valcke expects 'quiet' World Cup despite protests Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:56 PM PST BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke is confident the public demonstrations expected in Brazil during the World Cup will not affect the tournament.

Tom Ford 'knocks off' Jay Z in latest London show Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:47 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Tom Ford may be best known for his razor-sharp men's suits and slinky womenswear, but the designer showed a humorous side Monday with a catwalk collection that played on his own fame and rapper Jay Z.

Hard to handicap women's Olympic field Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:45 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Like rock stars or Brazilian soccer players, the top women figure skaters often are referred to by just their first names — Yuna, Mao, Carolina, Gracie — and Olympic success will only swell the ranks of their devoted followers.

Building collapse at South Korean resort kills 10: officials Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:45 PM PST Ten people attending a welcoming party for new university students were killed when a building at a South Korean mountain resort collapsed late on Monday, emergency officials said, trapping dozens in snow and rubble for several hours. About 560 students had gathered in the auditorium of the golf resort in the mountains in the city of Gyeongju, around 375 km (235 miles) southeast of Seoul. Nine university students were among the dead and 23 were injured. Emergency officials said all those trapped had been rescued several hours later and the injured were receiving medical treatment.

Wise a favorite in Olympic debut of ski halfpipe Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:32 PM PST KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Shhh! Don't say anything because American halfpipe skier David Wise is trying to keep this hush-hush until race day: He's got a new trick to unveil in the final.

Vela leads Sociedad to 1-0 win at Malaga in Spain Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:29 PM PST MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Carlos Vela scored early and Real Sociedad hung on for a 1-0 win at Malaga on Monday to move in on the Spanish league's last Champions League qualifying place.

Alcoa to close Australian smelter and mills Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:27 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. will permanently close an Australian smelter and two rolling mills because they were not financially sustainable, affecting almost 1,000 workers across the three sites, the company announced Tuesday.

Tom Ford pays tribute to Jay Z with London dress Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:22 PM PST US designer Tom Ford paid tribute to Jay Z at his London Fashion Week show on Monday by including a sequinned version of the rapper's TOM FORD 61 football jersey in his collection of evening wear. Amid an elegant, luxurious range of fur coats and velvet and cashmere dresses, Ford included two glittering shift dresses, one in black and the other in a rusty orange. It was a knock-off of the jersey Jay Z has worn while performing his tribute song "Tom Ford", which references the designer's birth year, 1961, and the drug-related lyrics. In the song, Jay Z says "I don't pop molly, I rock Tom Ford" -- taken to mean that he doesn't take MDMA, a pure form of ecstasy, instead getting his kicks from a sharp suit.

Colombia military hit by second scandal in a month Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:22 PM PST BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's military grappled Monday with its second big scandal in less than a month after an investigation into extrajudicial killings exposed high-level corruption and raised questions over its top commander's commitment to human rights.

Venezuela leader expels US officials amid protests Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:20 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro's government on Monday gave three U.S. Embassy officials 48 hours to leave the country, accusing the Obama administration of siding with student protesters that Venezuela accuses of inciting violence.

Dutch triple looming large in men's 10,000 meters Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:18 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Sven Kramer is going for the gold medal he inexplicably threw away four years ago when he was disqualified for a bad lane change late in the 10,000 meters.

Pellegrini looks to keep City new Manchester power Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:12 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Flashing rarely sighted smiles, unruffled by the prospect of taking on Barcelona, Manuel Pellegrini personified the calm and confidence at Manchester City where chaos once reigned.

Mao Asada focused on other triple jumps in Sochi Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:04 PM PST SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Mao Asada is still trying triple axels.

England coach: Burgess could be 'real asset' Posted: 17 Feb 2014 03:01 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Sam Burgess' future switch to rugby union was welcomed by England coach Stuart Lancaster, who said the rugby league star will not be rushed into the 2015 World Cup squad.

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