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French Culture Minister Francoise Nyssen, wearing a red scarf, visits two rooms of the Louvre filled with 31 paintings recovered after World War II. She conducted the visit Monday with the museum's president, Jean-Luc Martinez.

France Returns Works Orphaned By Nazi Looting, Seeking Owners Or Heirs

3:16pm February 14, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Tens of thousands of artworks were recovered after World War II, and many are still in French possession. Now, the Louvre is stepping up efforts to return them to the heirs of their rightful owners.

North Korea's Ryom Tae Ok (left) and Kim Ju Sik compete in the pair skating short program of the figure skating event during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Gangneung Ice Arena on Wednesday.

North Korean Figure Skaters Make Olympic Debut, To Cheers

1:08pm February 14, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik were the only athletes from the isolated autocratic nation who formally qualified for the Olympics. On Wednesday, they finished among the top 12 pairs in the short program.

Syrian pro-government forces patrol in the eastern city of Deir el-Zour in November.

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'Dozens' Of Russian Mercenaries Reportedly Killed In U.S. Airstrikes In Syria

12:14pm February 14, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The reports follow a fierce counterattack by U.S. B-52 bombers, gunships and fighters in Syria's oil-rich Deir el-Zour province, an ISIS stronghold.

On Karachi beach where residents splash in the Arabian Sea, Arioch William, 18, and his girlfriend Sheza, 17, celebrated Valentine's Day a few days early.

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In Pakistan, Valentine's Day Brings Out Roses And Culture Wars

11:51am February 14, 2018

Conservative Pakistanis keep trying to ban any celebration of the Christian saint of love, but flower sellers keep turning up for couples who mark the day.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, earlier this month.

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Venezuela's Maduro Not Welcome At Regional Summit, Host Peru Says

11:32am February 14, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Peru's foreign minister says an invitation to the Summit of the Americas in Lima has been withdrawn over concerns the presidential elections in Venezuela will not be free and fair.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, shown here in Strasbourg last month, recently published an investigation about metals magnate Oleg Deripaska.

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Tech Giants Under Pressure Over Russian Opposition Leader's Posts

10:29am February 14, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

YouTube and Instagram are reportedly facing the prospect of sanction in Russia if they do not remove posts implicating a Russian billionaire and a senior Russian government official.

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South Africa's Ruling Party Abandons President Jacob Zuma

9:16am February 14, 2018

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

South Africa's ruling party has told embattled President Jacob Zuma that he must step down by the end of Wednesday. There are allegations of corruption.

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Still No Answer For What Caused U.S. Diplomats' Illnesses In Cuba

9:16am February 14, 2018

More than a year after U.S. diplomats in Cuba fell mysteriously ill, there is still no explanation for the high-pitched noises they heard. Steve Inskeep talks with ProPublica's Tim Golden.

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Israeli Police Call For Netanyahu's Indictment

5:09am February 14, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

Israeli police have recommended that prosecutors indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. He denies the allegations and vows to stay in office.

News Brief: Rob Porter Scandal, Future Russian Interference, Netanyahu Investigated

5:09am February 14, 2018

The FBI director said the agency completed its investigation of Rob Porter in July, contradicting the White House. Also, intelligence officials warn of more Russian election interference.