2014 kicks off with a bang
Celebrations around the world usher in the new year
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Emerging global flash points promise difficult 2014
Withdrawal from Afghanistan, tension in East Asia, and instability in Africa are primed to leap to the top of Obama's foreign policy to-do list
Michael Schumacher remains stable in French hospital
But agent warns Formula One legend's condition also still "critical" due to brain injury sustained in French Alps ski accident
Revelers celebrate the new year around the globe
From Sydney to Times Square, people ring in the New Year with fireworks, ball drops and revelry
Pope asks people to reflect on if they helped others in 2013
During his year-end prayer service Pope Francis asked if people have used 2013 for self-interest or helping others
AP Tally: NATO casualties fell in 2013
NATO casualties fell in 2013, but Afghan forces saw their casualty numbers increase
Egypt seizes assets of Muslim Brotherhood leaders
More than 500 leaders of Muslim Brotherhood targeted as part of growing crackdown by interim military government
U.S. releases last 3 Uighurs from Guantanamo Bay
Chinese Muslims’ release to Slovakia part of Obama administration’s effort to close U.S. prison base in Cuba; 155 prisoners left
2013's most peculiar moments
A look back at some of the oddest news images from the past year
Bears, possums and pickles: Unusual New Year's traditions
New Year's Eve is synonymous with fireworks and ball drops, but some more obscure traditions will be celebrated around world
South Sudan rebels take strategic town of Bor
As talks are finally agreed to over the ethnically-based violence in South Sudan, the fighting rages on
World prepares for 2014
Nations around the globe prepare to celebrate the New Year
Passengers on trapped ship can't go overboard with New Year revelry
74 passengers aboard ship trapped in ice off Antarctica can't party too hard because helicopter rescue could come at any minute
Chinese doctor admits she stole, sold newborns
Obstetrician admits selling infants to human traffickers, court says
Putin vows "annihilation" of terrorists as dozens rounded up
Death toll in suicide bombings rises to 34; 5,000 security personnel deployed to Volgograd; two more smaller bombings in nearby Caucasus
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Deadly Isaias weakens as it lashes Southeast with rain and flooding
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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director, sources say
