Pope Benedict’s last public blessings before he resigns, race carries on after Daytona International Speedway crash, topless feminists protest against former Prime Minister Berlusconi and more in today’s daily brief. | Attention: Several photos might depict injury or death.
The PGA stop near Tucson continues to be delayed by snow, a cute week-old baby Asian elephant at the Budapest zoo, Danica Patrick talks with new boyfriend and fellow driver Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. in Daytona Beach and more in today’s Daily Photo Brief.
Fashion Week in Milan, London and Madrid, Taylor Swift performs at the Brit awards, Arizona snow suspends golf tournament, mass funeral in Quetta, continued violence in Syria and more in today’s daily brief.
Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge debuts the royal baby bump, Oscar Pistorius appears in court, a Ukrainian stylist cuts hair blindfolded, the Sydney Doll Hospital celebrates 100 years in business and more in today’s daily brief.
A year to go until the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, Libya celebrates second anniversary of uprising, Iberia workers on strike and more in today’s daily brief.
Primitive Biathlon, the Lancaster bomber Just Jane could be airworthy soon, Danica Patrick beats the men in Daytona 500, a Mount Rushmore made of cheese and more in today’s daily brief.
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Ash Wednesday, Curiosity takes self-portrait on Mars, Thailand sets hula hoop record, Westminster crowns Banana Joe and more in today’s daily brief.
Pope Benedict XVI resigns top post citing health concerns, a look at potential Pope candidates, prepping for the Westminster dog show, something called the European Sauna Marathon and more in today’s daily brief. | Warning: Photos may depict injury or death.
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The Syrian cities of Aleppo and Homs remain under siege as government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad try to route out Syrian rebels. Record numbers of refugees are fleeing the violence and bombings in Syria, overwhelming refugee camps in neighboring Turkey and Jordan.
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