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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Ecuadorans head to polls for election

QUITO, Ecuador, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Voters in Ecuador cast ballots for the nation's presidential election, with incumbent Rafael Correa leading in most opinion polls facing a divided opposition. Correa, 49, a leftist economist, has drawn praise from voters for using the nation's oil revenues to expand... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Divers find no pieces of Russian meteorite

CHELYABINSK, Russia, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Divers searching Lake Chebarkul were unable to find a chunk of the meteorite that exploded above the Ural Mountains in Russia, officials said Saturday. Eyewitnesses said they saw part of the meteorite hitting the lake Friday, RIA Novosti reported. Officials said... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Prosecutors oppose bail for Pistorius

PRETORIA, South Africa, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- A South African prosecutor said Friday the government opposes bail for Paralympics star Oscar Pistorius in the shooting death of his girlfriend. Gerrie Nel told a magistrate the government's opposition stems from its belief the slaying of 29-year-old Reeva... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Chavez said undergoing more treatment

CARACAS, Venezuela, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is undergoing a new round of cancer treatment in Cuba, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday. El Informe reported Maduro said he had traveled to Havana to meet with Hugo's family and medical team. El Universal reported the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pope Benedict holds last public Mass

VATICAN CITY, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass, his last public mass and first public appearance since he announced his resignation. Earlier he received a sustained ovation when he entered the Paul VI hall in the Vatican for his penultimate general audience, Vatican... Sign in to see full entry.

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