Winter storm brings deaths and outages across the U.S.
A late fall cold snap causes deaths and widespread power outages and icy roads from Texas to Tennessee. Forecasters warn of more ice in the mid Atlantic and Virginia with wind chills potentially at 50 below in Minnesota. Meanwhile Washington growers welcome Chinese apple exports to open markets for U.S. apples.
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Cuba embraces market ideas as reforms shift values
In Havana Raul Castro’s reforms spark a rise of mom-and-pop shops and pirate DVD stands while street vendors and open-air markets reshape daily life. Traders celebrate earning from their labor though neighbors worry about pace and fairness as capitalism edges into decades of communist rule.
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Raul Castro
Ukraine protests amid claims on customs union talks
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Kiev’s Independence Square despite assurances that Russia and Ukraine did not discuss Ukraine joining the Moscow led customs union during a Sochi meeting between President Putin and Yanukovych. Protesters remained vigilant in snow and wind.
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Africa Conflict Expands as Troops Deployed Amid Mass Refugees
France and the African Union announce plans to deploy thousands more troops to the Central African Republic where violence has killed hundreds. Christians seek refuge as Islamist rebels hold power and armored units move through Bangui while civilians carry coffins and weapons scenes unfold. Separately in London organizers suspend the Walking with the Wounded South Pole Challenge competitive element due to harsh conditions but keep the expedition moving with teams camping together.
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