AFPEgypt army says its chief Sisi must run for presidentAFPCairo — Egypt's top military body Monday backed its commander Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency, which he is assured to win after ousting the democratically elected leader in July. Sisi, wildly popular for overthrowing Islamist president Mohamed ...Egyptian army chief Al-Sisi set to be next President after backing from leading ...The IndependentEgypt's military backs army chief in presidential runTVNZPath Cleared for Egypt's Military Chief to Run for PresidentWall Street JournalFinancial Times -Daily Beast -Christian Science Monitorall 633 news articles »

Goal.comRosicky and Mertesacker set for new Arsenal dealsGoal.comThe triple boost comes after the first-team duo joined Wenger and his backroom staff in agreeing to fresh terms with the club. Wenger had agreed upon what is set to be a two-year contract extension last October, but an announcement on the manager's new ...Wenger expected to stay at ArsenalSuperSport (blog)New Wenger Deal as Good as Any Incoming Player Transfer for ArsenalYahoo SportsArsenal Signs Club-Record Agreement With Puma, Ending Nike DealBloombergReuters -Jakarta Post -MiamiHerald.comall 343 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukWhy Google wants more artificial intelligence talentAtlanta Journal ConstitutionWe don't know the exact price tag and we don't even know precisely why — but Google is buying an artificial intelligence company called DeepMind. It's a UK-based startup that says it "combine[s] the best techniques from machine learning and systems ...Google buys artificial intelligence firm DeepMind Technologies for £400mThe GuardianGoogle Obtains Artificial Intelligence Startup DeepMindThe EscapistGoogle robots 'on way' as UK artificial intelligence company DeepMind bought in ...Mirror.co.ukChristian Science Monitor -New Scientist -Wall Street Journalall 349 news articles »

The Star OnlineSyria peace talks hit more trouble as rebel city 'starves'The Star OnlineResidents walk back to their homes in Al-Menajir village, after Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) took control of it, activists said, in Ras Al-Ain countryside, January 26, 2014. REUTERS/Rodi Said. GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States on Monday ...Brahimi says no breakthrough in Syria talksReuters'No concrete step' yet for Homs evacuation, aid: ICRCBusiness StandardSyria opposition rejects gov't communique in Geneva II: state mediaXinhuaWashington Post -Sky News Australia -Times of Indiaall 1,612 news articles »

Getty ImagesTwo days after shooting, Maryland mall reopensNews 10NBCThe mall where a Maryland teenager gunned down two people before killing himself has reopened to shoppers. The Mall in Columbia opened at 1 p.m. Monday, two days after a man with a shotgun killed two employees of a skateboard gear shop.As Maryland Mall Re-Opens, Police Continue To Search For Motive In ShootingGetty ImagesMaryland mall to reopen after fatal weekend shootingToronto SunThree dead in Maryland mall shootingWashington Postall 2,453 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukPath Cleared for Egyptian Military Leader to Run for PresidentWall Street JournalCAIRO—Egypt's high military council gave the go-ahead for its senior officer, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, to run for president, paving the way for the popular military leader to replace the country's first freely elected president, whom he ousted last ...Egypt's army backs chief for presidencyThe HinduAbdel-Fattah El-Sissi, Egypt's Military Leader, Allowed To Run For PresidentHuffington PostEgypt Army Backs Head To Run For PresidentSky NewsIrish Examinerall 591 news articles »

Goal.comRosicky and Mertesacker set for new Arsenal dealsGoal.comThe triple boost comes after the first-team duo joined Wenger and his backroom staff in agreeing fresh terms with the club. Wenger had agreed what is set to be a two-year contract extension last October but an announcement on the manager's new agreement ...Arsenal say manager Wenger to stay at clubReutersall 370 news articles »

Toronto StarRelic with John Paul II's blood stolen from church in Italian mountain area ...Fox NewsROME – Police are searching an Italian mountain area beloved by Pope John Paul II for a stolen relic bearing his blood. Vatican Radio decried the "sacrilegious theft" from tiny San Pietro della Ienca church near the Gran Sasso part of the Apennine mountains ...Gold casket containing Pope John Paul II's blood is stolen from tiny mountain ...Mirror.co.ukPope John Paul II's Blood Stolen From ChurchSky NewsVial of Pope John Paul II's blood stolenAtlanta Journal ConstitutionFox News Latinoall 161 news articles »

AFPSochi mayor on gays: 'We don't have them in our city'CBSSports.comRussia's anti-gay propoganda law has been under the proverbial microscope for months leading up the the 2014 Winter Olympics. In short, the law bans any dissemination of what the state deems "homosexual propoganda" to children. Apparently this has yet ...Olympic Eats: What They're Serving in SochiABC News (blog)Mayor says there are no gays in SochiFOXSports.comNavalny Publishes Sochi Corruption ReportThe Moscow TimesChicago Tribune -Philly.com -The Guardianall 946 news articles »

AFPDaft Punk mix marketing and talent to storm GrammysAFPParis — Helmeted French duo Daft Punk have become one of the most successful electronic music collaborations of all time, mixing talent with clever marketing that includes singing in English and hiding their faces from an adoring public. Known for their ...'Marriage is not a circus event, it's sacred': Not everyone was crazy about ...National PostWhite People Win the GrammysSlate MagazineGrammys wedding ceremony set to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis hitCBC.caTIME -Daily News & Analysis -Albionpleiadall 4,015 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukNew Wenger Deal as Good as Any Incoming Player Transfer for ArsenalYahoo SportsCOMMENTARY | Arsenal's chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, explained to reporters today that the team's current manager, Arsene Wenger, will soon be signing a new contract extension with the club. Gazidis stated, "We have always supported Arsene, the board ...Puma to become Arsenal kit supplierSuperSport (blog)Arsenal Signs Club-Record Agreement With Puma, Ending Nike DealBloombergGermany's Puma ousts Nike as Arsenal kit supplierReuters UKKansas City Star -CHANNELS -Jakarta Postall 308 news articles »

CTV NewsRelic of late pope's blood stolen in ItalySan Jose Mercury NewsROME—Police are searching an Italian mountain area beloved by Pope John Paul II for a stolen relic bearing his blood. Vatican Radio decried the ''sacrilegious theft" from tiny San Pietro della Ienca church near the Gran Sasso part of the Apennine mountains ...Pope John Paul II's Blood Stolen From ChurchSky NewsLA NOTA LOCA: Pope John Paul II's Blood Stolen From Church In ItalyFox News LatinoRelic of John Paul II's blood stolen in ItalyThe News InternationalDaily Mail -Telegraph.co.uk -New York Daily Newsall 120 news articles »

NEWS.GNOM.ESPolice Identify Maryland Mall GunmanNEWS.GNOM.ESDarion Marcus Aguilar carried out the Saturday Jan. 25, 2014, attack at a mall in suburban Maryland with a 12-gauge shotgun, before killing himself, police said. Police have identified 19-year-old Darion Marcus Aguilar as the gunman in Saturday's Columbia, ...Midday Roundup: 'General unhappiness' might have led to mall shootingWorld MagazineMall of Columbia reopening with memorials, added securityHerald-Mail MediaShooting victims remembered as Columbia mall reopensWJLAPallTimes.com (subscription) -WTMAall 2,481 news articles »

Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng he is gradually winning the battle for full-fitness after a knee injury nearly blighted his season before the winter break.

Injured Ghana midfielder Edwin Gyimah is expected to be out of action for up to six weeks which means he will fit to play for the Black Stars at the World Cup in June if he is selected by coach Kwesi Appiah.

BBC NewsNigeria market attack leaves at least 45 deadgulfnews.comKano: At least 45 people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on a market in restive north-east Nigeria, police said on Monday, warning the death toll could rise. “So far, we have 45 dead and 26 injured... but the figures could increase as our men are ...At least 45 dead in suspected Boko Haram attack in restive north-east NigeriaStraits TimesTwin attacks on Nigerian church, village leave 74 deadCBC.ca52 dead in northeast NigeriaJakarta PostThe Streetjournal -The Hindu -Irish Independentall 102 news articles »

The HinduBrahimi says no breakthrough in Syria talksReutersGENEVA (Reuters) - International mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said on Monday that the Syrian parties were still discussing how women and children can leave the Old City of Homs, but that there had been no decision on allowing access for an aid convoy into ...Syrian government backs away from UN plan on humanitarian relief for HomsWashington PostSyria peace talks: Deadlock over power transferTimes of IndiaSyria talks bring offer of exit from siege of HomsNBCNews.com (blog)Aljazeera.com -The Guardianall 1,578 news articles »

The security situation in the Central African Republic is getting even worse despite the inauguration of a new leader, the UN human rights chief says.

Belinda and her first husband, Maximus AnumahPhoto credit: Facebook A 32-year-old woman  and her father have been charged with bigamy by the police after she successfully got married to two different men legally in Ghana. According to a report by The Finder newspaper Patience Belinda Gyamfi (the woman at the centre of investigations) got married to Maximus […]

Telegraph.co.ukTata shares slide after executive's 'suicide'Telegraph.co.ukShares in Tata Motors, the Indian parent of Jaguar Land Rover, slumped more than 6pc as police in Bangkok said they were investigating the death of British born managing director Karl Slym as a possible suicide. Mr Slym, 51, was one of the most senior ...Tata Motors MD, Karl Slym suicide note referred to domestic problems: Thai policeHindustan TimesTata Motors MD Karl Slym left 'suicide note': Thai policeFinancial ExpressTata Motors' Troubles Go Well Beyond Top Exec's Shocking DeathBusinessweekHindu Business Line -Deutsche Welleall 459 news articles »