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Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves a Ukrainian crisis peace summit in Minsk, Belarus. After hours of talks, Russia and Ukraine reached a deal for a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine Cease-Fire Is Reached, Along With $40 Billion Aid Deal

9:23am February 12, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A new cease-fire is set to begin on Sunday in eastern Ukraine, in a deal after 16 hours of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The deal calls for the removal of heavy weapons.

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Costa Concordia Captain Found Guilty Of Manslaughter

10:23pm February 11, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Captain Francesco Schettino was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the disaster, in which an Italian cruise ship hit rocks in 2012 and sank, killing 32 people.

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'Frozen Conflict' May Be Ukraine's Best Hope, For Now

6:27pm February 11, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France met in Belarus on Wednesday in an effort to stop the war in Ukraine. The negotiation comes amid the heaviest fighting yet in eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed rebels have been gaining ground in a fierce offensive.

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Ukrainian Lawmaker: 'We Are Hostages Of Putin'

6:27pm February 11, 2015

Robert Siegel talks to Mustafa Nayyem, who is in Washington, D.C., to receive the Wilson Center Ion Ratiu Award for his reform work in Ukraine.

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'Visit My Mosque' Campaign Builds Bridges In Britain

2:24pm February 11, 2015

by Vicki Barker

More than 20 mosques across Britain recently opened their doors for a day to non-Muslims. Imams and worshipers served tea and cakes, and answered visitors' questions about the Muslim faith.

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Australia To Compete In The 2015 Eurovision Song Contest

12:53pm February 11, 2015

by Jackie Northam

This is the first time an Australian will compete in the song competition that brings in nearly 200 million viewers. The big question is: who will represent Australia at the event in May?

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At Least 300 Migrants Feared Dead Off Italian Coast

11:15am February 11, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The refugees and migrants had tried to cross the frigid Mediterranean in open vessels without food and water. The estimate comes from the U.N. refugee agency, which spoke to survivors.

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Minsk Meeting Aimed At Stopping Fighting In Eastern Ukraine

8:00am February 11, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

Leaders from France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet in the Belarus capital of Minsk on Wednesday to try to work out a peace deal for the war in Ukraine.

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Environmentally Friendly Straw Houses For Sale In Britain

8:00am February 11, 2015

Researchers say the material is so efficient it could offer savings up to 90 percent on energy bills.

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Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrives at the courthouse in Lille, France, on Tuesday to testify in a trial involving orgies and an alleged prostitution ring.

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Ex-IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn Denies Organizing Orgies, Says He Had No Time

1:06pm February 10, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who is being accused of procuring prostitutes for orgies, says "there were only 12 parties in total." His career unraveled amid allegations he raped a hotel maid in 2011.