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Body of missing Russian artist found (AP)

AP - Berlin police have found a body that is probably that of a missing Russian artist who had been condemned by the Orthodox Church for an exhibit in her homeland. The death was an apparent suicide, police said Friday.

US urges Mugabe to stop 'violence and intimidation' (AFP)

AFP - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe must stop using "violence and intimidation" in Zimbabwe and southern African leaders must take a "firm stand" for democracy there, a US official said Friday.

Pakistan kite festival lost to violence (AP)

AP - A festival that draws thousands to Pakistan's cultural capital to usher in spring by flying colorful kites has fallen victim to the country's violence and political turmoil.

French commandos swoop after pirates free hostages (Reuters)

Reuters - French commandos seized six pirates in Somalia on Friday during a daring helicopter raid launched shortly after the bandits had released the 30-strong crew of a luxury yacht hijacked last week.

AP photographer: 2 years in detention (AP)

AP - Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein begins his third year in U.S. military detention Saturday with the bulk of accusations against him dropped by Iraqi judges and press freedom groups renewing calls for his release.

Pakistan sink Bangladesh in rain-hit second one-day (AFP)

AFP - Pakistan relied on an entertaining half-century by Salman Butt to beat Bangladesh by seven wickets on Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit second day-night international on Friday.

Rogge says IOC won't push China on Tibet (AP)

AP - The International Olympic Committee will not intervene to pressure China on Tibet or other political issues in the countdown to the Beijing Games.

Russia opens monument to space dog Laika (AP)

AP - Russian officials on Friday unveiled a monument to Laika, a dog whose flight to space more than 50 years ago paved the way for human space missions.

Navy ship encounters Iranian boat (AP)

AP - The Navy says a ship encountered a small Iranian high-speed boat in the central Persian Gulf and warned it away by firing a flare.

Taiwan's incoming VP hopes to 'melt the ice' with China (AFP)

AFP - Taiwan's vice president-elect said Friday he hoped to "melt the ice" with China in an historic encounter with Chinese President Hu Jintao expected here following decades of animosity.

Mayor race grips London (AP)

AP - Boris vs. Red Ken.

Egypt releases US freelance journalist (AP)

AP - An American freelance journalist detained over his coverage of recent riots said Friday he had been released, while authorities announced at least nine Egyptian journalists were being held.

Nepal celebrates peaceful vote as results trickle in (AFP)

AFP - Results trickled in Friday as Nepal celebrated unexpectedly peaceful elections contested by Maoists and mainstream parties which are set to turn the Himalayan kingdom into a republic.

Doctor withheld information on foiled Glasgow bomb attacks (AFP)

AFP - A doctor whose brother died after staging a failed suicide car bombing at Glasgow airport pleaded guilty Friday to withholding information from police about that and two other attacks.

Defiant Wenger insists Arsenal are still in the title race (AFP)

AFP - Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can still salvage their season by winning Sunday's make or break match against Manchester United.