Siberian Prison Inmates Craft Fatherland Day Ice Sculptures
Inmates crafted amazingly realistic tanks and other weaponry. An intercontinental ballistic missile launcher — sporting camouflage paint — took first place.
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Finnish Public Broadcasting To Read Entire Quran In New Series
Radio 1, the radio arm of broadcaster Yle, will begin reading Islam's holy book on March 7 in 60 installments. Fewer than 50,000 Muslims live in Finland, which has a population of about 5 million.
Story Of Missing Schoolgirls Captivates Britain
Police in Turkey are looking for three British schoolgirls who are believed to have run away from home to join Islamist fighters in Iraq.
3 Missing Teenage Girls Now In Syria, British Police Say
The London teenagers boarded a flight to Istanbul on Feb. 17. Police believe the girls traveled to Syria hoping to join up with militants from the so-called Islamic State.
FIFA Panel Backs Winter World Cup In Qatar In 2022
Soccer's World Cup is typically played over the summer, but temperatures in Qatar during that season can exceed 110 degrees. A winter tournament would coincide with the European club season.
Residents Fear Fighting In Ukraine Will Move To Kharkiv
Renee Montagne talks to Linda Kinstler of Foreign Policy magazine about bomb attacks in Ukraine. Many people fear this is a sign the war is about the spread in their direction.
Eurozone Approves Greek Overhaul Plan
The Greek plan would keep Athens' budget under control while spending more on social programs. European ministers agreed to extend financial assistance by four months, but the IMF was more skeptical.
Separatists In Ukraine Say They're Pulling Heavy Weapons Back
In a claim that's meeting with skepticism in Kiev, Russian-backed separatists say they've started to withdraw heavy weapons in eastern Ukraine, as required by a recent cease-fire.
Russian Conscripts May Be Part Of Fighting Force In Ukraine
Kelly McEvers speaks with AP Moscow Correspondent Laura Mills about her coverage of Russian conscripts being sent to Ukraine.
U.S., European Allies Weigh More Sanctions Against Russia
The U.S. and Britain are considering further sanctions against Russia because of alleged violations of the ceasefire in Ukraine.