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Philippines-Typhoon updating
A massive typhoon made landfall in the southern Philippines early Tuesday amid fears that it could be worse than a 2011 storm that killed more than 1,200 people. Millions of people, many of whom live in remote and unprepared communities, were in Typhoon Bopha's path, according to the government and aid groups.
Yemen-Al-Qaeda
Residents in parts of southern Yemen experienced a "human rights catastrophe" when an al Qaeda affiliate took control of the country's Abyan province for 14 months, according to Amnesty International.
UK-Royal-Pregnancy (Monitoring)
Britain's Prince William and Catherine Middleton are expecting their first child after 19 months of marriage, the palace announced Monday. The royal revelation came as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was admitted to a central London hospital with acute morning sickness Monday afternoon. She is expected to be in King Edward VII Hospital for several days, the palace announcement said.
POL-Rice-Kerry
It's a favorite game in Washington to weigh the odds of each potential nominee to a president's cabinet and that game is in full swing -- especially in trying to anticipate President Barack Obama's choice for replacing Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.
Terror-US-Attitudes
The Obama administration has begun preparing the public for a prolonged war on terrorism that will extend well into the future.
Egypt-Protests
Eight political parties, including the popular April 6 Movement, plan a march on Tuesday to protest President Morsy's aggressive pushing thru of the constitution.
Syria-Civil-War
The United States warned Syria in no uncertain terms Monday not to use chemical weapons amid intelligence reports indicating President Bashar al-Assad's regime could be preparing to take that step as it escalates its fight against rebel forces.
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UK-Royal-Pregnancy
Britain's Prince William and Catherine Middleton are expecting their first child after 19 months of marriage, the palace announced Monday. The royal revelation came as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was admitted to a central London hospital with acute morning sickness Monday afternoon. She is expected to be in King Edward VII Hospital for several days, the palace announcement said.
w/MED-Morning-Sickness
The condition that put the duchess in the hospital is fairly common among women who are sensitive to the higher hormone levels that come with pregnancy, doctors say.
Egypt-Protests
A controversial edict issued by Egypt's president -- which spurred vigorous, sometimes violent protests by those calling it a dictatorial power grab -- "will fall immediately" if voters approve a new constitution later this month, the country's prime minister said.
Cuba-Jailed-American
The U.S. State Department called on Cuba on Monday to release an American who is serving a 15-year sentence on the island.
Mali-Al-Qaeda
Military operations to stop the growth of al Qaeda's influence in northern Africa will only make the violent situation there worse if done prematurely, the top U.S. commander for the region warns.
Israel-Settlements
Britain summoned the Israeli ambassador to the UK on Monday over Israel's decision to build thousands of new homes in occupied Palestinian territory -- the latest fallout over Israel's refusal to roll back the plan and the Palestinian Authority getting upgraded status at the United Nations.
Syria-Civil-War
The United States warned Syria on Monday not to use chemical weapons amid intelligence reports indicating President Bashar al-Assad's regime could be preparing to take that step as it escalates its fight against rebel forces.
Vatican-Pope-Twitter
The Vatican revealed the new personal Twitter account for Pope Benedict XVI, @Pontifex on Monday, meaning the leader of the global Catholic church will officially join millions of people around the globe on the social media site.
Colombia-FARC
Colombian military combat planes opened fire on hidden rebel camps over the weekend, killing at least 20 members of the country's largest guerrilla group just days after negotiators finished a round of peace talks. A top faction leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerrillas was among the casualties, Gen. Mario Valencia told reporters Monday.
U.S.A.
Alaska-Serial-Killer
A suspected serial killer admitted to at least seven other murders before killing himself in jail after his arrest in the death of an Alaska barista. Now the FBI wants the public's help to trace Israel Keyes' travels over the years in the hopes of identifying any additional victims.
US-Sandy-Federal-Funds
