Cairo clashes raise death toll ahead of referendum
Egyptian security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters clashed in Cairo and other areas in what were the deadliest street battles in months. The Health Ministry says 62 injured while a security official reports 17 dead and 258 protesters arrested alongside confiscated weapons and homemade bombs. 13 major human rights groups condemned the authorities' actions and arrests ahead of the constitutional vote.
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Curse or compliment for Sochi as torch moves toward Volgograd
The Olympic torch relay nears Sochi with Volgograd mourning 34 dead in twin bombings 400 miles away. Putin faces scrutiny over security costs and anti gay law as Russia aims to stage a safe Games amid broader World Cup in 2018. Georgy Lazarov warns the Games will not feel festive if violence persists.
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Bangladesh race chaos looms as vote gaps spark violence
Dhaka faces a violent run up to Sundays general election as opposition boycotts the polls. At least 275 people died in 2013 amid clashes and strikes while 50 polling stations have burned as activists test government limits. The Awami League contests the vote amid broader unrest.
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Pope Francis calls nuns on New Year greetings
The pope left a New Year greeting on an answering machine at a Spanish convent. He asked why the nuns did not answer and said he would try again later. The recording shows Francis personally placing calls to ordinary people who have written him about their hardships.
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